

Bible Answer Man Podcast with Hank Hanegraaff
The Christian Research Institute
Welcome to the podcast of the Bible Answer Man broadcast with bestselling author and CRI President Hank Hanegraaff! On the Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers your questions with well-reasoned answers to equip you in the essentials of the historic Christian faith and strengthen your walk with the Lord. When it comes to the essentials of Christianity, there must be unity: "In essentials, unity; nonessentials, liberty; and in all things, charity."
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Jul 6, 2024 • 28min
Best of BAM Q&A: The Temptation of Jesus, Sons of God, and Bodily Resurrection
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:How could Jesus be tempted by Satan? Tommy - SD (0:57)Can we truly love God with all our heart, soul, and strength? Dan - Sioux City, IA (4:43)Who are the “sons of God” in Genesis chapter 6? Did fallen angels procreate and produce giants? Dwayne - Watervliet, MI (8:13)Do we have complete free will or does God determine our actions? Max - Fresno, CA (15:15)Why is bodily resurrection necessary? Is our relationship with Christ different as a spirit? Jack - Omaha, NE (17:55)Why did Jesus come in the incarnation at the particular moment in history that He did? Bill - WV (20:37)Part of my job requires me to take clients out to bars. Is this something I should be involved in, or should I quit? Stephen - Tulsa, OK (22:41)

Jul 5, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: Responding to Skeptics, Dividing the Bible into Verses, and Salt and Light
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/05/24), Hank answers the following questions:If God is so perfect, why is His self-revelation and Word so misunderstood? Jason - Miami, FL (1:04)John 6:66 talks about walking away from the Lord. Is it intentional that this Scripture reference contains the number of the mark of the beast? Don - St. Louis, MO (5:33)When were chapter and verse designations added to the Bible? Don - St. Louis, MO (8:37)Is it okay to use science to answer questions raised by atheists? Alex - St. Louis, MO (9:16)Is Matthew 24 talking about Israel becoming a nation in 1948? Jim - Creston, IA (15:11)1 Chronicles 9:1 mentions the “Book of the Kings.” Is this book in the Bible or something we still have today? Troy - Dallas, TX (18:09)Is Matthew 16 talking about the resurrection or the end of the age? Bobby - Atlanta, GA (19:20)Do you think societal conditions today are how they are because the Church has not been salt and light? Bobby - Atlanta, GA (20:32)Many people I know use the name Yahweh to refer to God. A Jewish encyclopedia says the name “Lord” replaced Yahweh in the Bible. Why was it changed? Alicia - Wichita, KS (23:02)

Jul 4, 2024 • 28min
Independence Day 2024 with Francis Beckwith
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/04/24), Hank notes that as Americans celebrate Independence Day today, it is important to remind ourselves of the fundamental purpose of the United States as set forth in the preamble to the Constitution: “to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity”. To discuss what is essential to know about our particular Government, Hank introduces a special presentation of his conversation with Professor Francis Beckwith, author of Politics for Christians: Statecraft as Soulcraft.

Jul 3, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: Equal Rights, Blaming God, and Polygamy
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/03/24), Hank answers the following questions:Whether someone is straight or gay, I think we should all have equal rights. What are your thoughts? Dave - Winter Haven, FL (1:02)Why shouldn’t homosexuals have equal rights? We don’t ban alcohol, so why should we ban same-sex marriage? David - Raleigh, NC (3:37)My friend’s wife died, and he is blaming God for it. How can I help him deal with this situation? Allan - Brentwood, TN (15:14)Why do Christians oppose polygamy when there are many examples of it in the Bible? Jeff - St. Louis, MO (20:03)What is meant by the statement that if we persevere, we will receive the crown of life? Debra - Olive Branch, MS (23:02)

Jul 2, 2024 • 28min
Similes in the Bible, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/02/24), Hank continues to expound the theme of hermeneutics, focusing on figurative language and similes in particular.Hank also answers the following questions:Is the biblical description of hell literal or figurative? Joel - Springdale, AK (4:59)How do you reconcile Romans 10:13 and Acts 13:48? Warren - Vancouver, BC (15:10)Is it okay for Christians to drink alcohol? Derek - St. Louis, MO (17:41)Is Jesus equal or inferior to God? How would you interpret Isaiah 42:1 in this regard? Ken - Nashville, TN (22:28)

Jul 1, 2024 • 28min
Figurative Language in the Bible, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/01/24), Hank shares his thoughts on hermeneutics, focusing particularly on metaphors in the Bible.Hank also answers the following questions:Is Jesus the same as Jehovah? Cliff - Calgary, AB (7:24)Is the description of heaven in Revelation figurative? Can you explain the Nephilim? Sharon - Grand Prairie, TX (15:12)What is your position on speaking in tongues according to 1 Corinthians 14:16-18? Tamara - Broken Arrow, OK (19:23)I had a near-death experience, was what I saw real? Tyrell - Memphis, TN (22:48)

Jun 29, 2024 • 28min
Best of BAM Q&A: Ezekiel, Free Will, and the Judgment Seat of Christ
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:Are there passages in Ezekiel that speak of the coming of Christ? Dave - Toledo, OH (1:36)Since God knows all things, does that mean we aren’t truly free? Sean - Toronto, ON (8:27)At the judgment seat of Christ, will Christians experience shame? Dave - Geneva, IL (15:12)As someone who struggles with same-sex attraction, can you give me some advice on how to handle this sin? Seth - Springfield, MO (19:17)How do I share my belief in creationism with my biology professor? Danielle - Baldwin City, KS (23:40)

Jun 28, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: Genuine Movement of the Holy Spirit, Fear, and Bodily Resurrection
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/28/24), Hank answers the following questions:What does it mean to have a genuine move of the Holy Spirit? Is barking or being slain in the spirit biblical? Chris - NY (1:53)What is the meaning of the word “fear” in 2 Timothy 1:7? Dave - Charleston, SC (8:20)Do we have complete free will or does God determine our actions? Max - Fresno, CA (15:11)Why is bodily resurrection necessary? Is our relationship with Christ different as a spirit? Jack - Omaha, NE (17:50)Why did Jesus come in the incarnation at the particular moment in history that He did? Bill - WV (20:32)Part of my job requires me to take clients out to bars. Is this something I should be involved in, or should I quit? Stephen - Tulsa, OK (22:35)

Jun 27, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: The Trinity, the Creation Account, and the Lake of Fire
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/27/24), Hank answers the following questions:Can you address the analogy that some Oneness Pentecostals use to describe God as one person such as a father, husband, and son? Brian - Liverpool, NY (0:56)Was Jesus really tempted as we are? Brian - Liverpool, NY (3:50)I am discussing the creation of the world with an atheist who claims that carbon dating disproves the Biblical account. Can you help me with this? Matt - Greenville, TN (16:00)Is the description of hell as a “lake of fire” a metaphor? Shawntel - Calgary, AB (21:38)

Jun 26, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: The Temptation of Jesus, Sons of God, and the Messiah
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/26/24), Hank answers the following questions:How could Jesus be tempted by Satan? Tommy - SD (0:56)Can we truly love God with all our heart, soul, and strength? Dan - Sioux City, IA (4:43)Who are the “sons of God” in Genesis chapter 6? Did fallen angels procreate and produce giants? Dwayne - Watervliet, MI (8:13)How can Jesus be the Son of God? Rick - Redford, MI (15:13)In Ezekiel 37:24, why is the Messiah called David and not Jesus? Ryan - Calgary, AB (20:01)


