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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Jun 13, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: The Origin of Evil, the Silent Years of Christ, and Apparent Contradiction in Genesis
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/13/24), Hank answers the following questions:Since God created Satan, does that mean that God created evil? Michael - TN (0:57)Is there any source that tells us what happened during the silent years before Jesus’ ministry? John - MO (6:30)Is Paul saying he has a problem with sin in Romans 7:18-19? Jeff - KS (8:26)How can I witness to a friend who believes Genesis 1 contradicts Genesis 2? Stephen - MO (15:14)What is the order of Melchizedek and what is meant by the king of Salem? Corey - St. Louis, MO (20:50)
Jun 12, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: This Generation, Mixing Cultural Teachings, and God in the Old and New Testaments
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/12/24), Hank answers the following questions:Can you explain what “this generation” means in Matthew 24? Jesus didn’t return within a generation so how should we interpret this? Angelo - Vancouver, BC (0:51)Is it okay for our Baptist church to rent out space to a Seventh-day Adventist congregation on Saturdays? Is this condoning their beliefs? Tom - Tacoma, WA (15:12)How can I witness to my fellow First Nations people who say they follow both their First Nations teachings and the Bible? Ruby - Calgary, AB (18:52)Is God the same in both the Old and New Testaments? I have a hard time with God commanding the destruction of entire nations. Bob - Atlanta, GA (23:22)
Jun 11, 2024 • 28min
Greater Than John, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/11/24), Hank discusses how believers can be considered greater than John the Baptist according to Luke 7:28 and Matthew 11:11.Hank also answers the following questions:Ephesians 1:4 says God chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world. Does this mean some people aren’t chosen? Anthony - New York, NY (7:03)My father says that the Bible is just a collection of stories used to control people. How should I respond to this? Christy - Seattle, WA (15:14)There are 10,000-year-old carvings and cave paintings that show various dinosaurs. Wouldn’t this end the debate about man and dinosaurs existing together? Brandon - St. Louis, MO (18:40)
Jun 10, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: Preterism, the Second Coming, and Common Grace
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/10/24), Hank answers the following questions:Do you have any advice regarding full preterism? Nick - St. Louis, MO (1:23)I am confused about the various views on the second coming of Christ. Can you help me understand what the Bible teaches about this? Mark - Wichita, KS (5:34)Why is the genealogy of Joseph important since Jesus was Mary’s child, but not Joseph’s? Dennis - Olympia, WA (15:12)Do non-believers receive any benefit from the work of Christ? Jonathan - Chandler, AZ (19:17)Have you heard of common grace? Jonathan - Chandler, AZ (22:11)Do you hold the same biblical view of Revelation as David Jeremiah, Chuck Missler, and John Hagee? Harrison - Sarasota, FL (23:11)
Jun 8, 2024 • 28min
Best of BAM Q&A: Speaking in Tongues, Generational Curses, and Sharing the Gospel
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:How can we tell whether or not a subjective experience, like speaking in tongues, is from the Lord? Ryan - TX (0:56)Why did God want to kill Moses in Exodus chapter 4? Larry - MD (4:49)Is it possible that the tongues spoken in Acts chapter 2 were a miracle of hearing rather than of speaking? Brad - Nashville, TN (8:48)Is there a good resource on the heresies of church history? Paul - Oxnard, CA (15:13)Does the Bible affirm generational curses? Mark - Oklahoma City, OK (16:20)What are your thoughts on the United Church of God? Nancy - Charlotte, NC (17:31)Is John Nelson Darby unbiblical? Nancy - Charlotte, NC (21:03)How can I share the gospel with my children without making them feel guilty for their sin? Geoff - Bellingham, WA (23:02)
Jun 7, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: Revelation, Keeping the Sabbath, and Scripture Memorization
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/07/24), Hank answers the following questions:Is Revelation chapter 19 referring to a 1st Century judgment or a 21st Century judgment? Richard - Atlanta, GA (1:14)Were Adam and Eve saved? Jonathan - Silver Spring, MD (5:33)I am a new Seventh-day Adventist. What is your opinion on keeping the 4th Commandment and Mosaic Law? Dan - Kansas City, MO (15:13)What is the best way to memorize Scripture? Do you have any advice? Kim - MD (20:34)
Jun 6, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: The Garden of Gethsemane, the Nephilim, and Preaching in Dangerous Places
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/06/24), Hank answers the following questions:Did Jesus experience fear in the Garden of Gethsemane? Tim - Napa, CA (0:45)Who are the Nephilim in Genesis chapter 6? Curtis - Hicksville, OH (8:19)Because I live in a country where preaching the gospel is forbidden, can I serve the Lord by doing good deeds that will point people to Jesus? Amer - Amman, Jordan (15:13)
Jun 5, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: Hyper-Grace, Archeological Evidence, and Hermaphroditism
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/05/24), Hank answers the following questions:Are you familiar with the teachings of Andrew Farley and Joseph Prince on grace? Rindow - Boston, MA (1:13)Is speaking in tongues the evidence of receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit? Nicole - St. Louis, MO (5:34)What are some of the key archeological finds that support the authenticity of Scripture? Bob - St. Louis, MO (15:11)Will some Christians lose their rewards at the judgment seat of Christ? Jonathan - Memphis, TN (19:25)How do hermaphrodites fit into God’s plan? Adam - Fayetteville, AR (21:46)
Jun 4, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: Vocational Calling, Growing in Relationship With Christ, and Presuppositional Apologetics
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/04/24), Hank answers the following questions:Ephesians 2:6-7 says we are seated with Christ in the heavenly places. Is this our current state, or will this take place in the future? James - NC (1:21)How do I know if pursuing a musical vocation is God’s will for my life? Robert - Montreal, QC (6:45)How do you grow in your relationship with Christ through spiritual disciplines without being legalistic? Ryan - Abilene, TX (15:41)What are your thoughts on Presuppositional apologetics? Shane - Calgary, AB (23:05)
Jun 3, 2024 • 28min
Faithful Giving, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/03/24), Hank reminds listeners that June is the end of our fiscal year and lays out two reasons why your financial support of the ministry of CRI is crucial this month.Hank also answers the following questions:When the Bible says, “Fear the Lord,” is this fear as in terror, or something else? John - Neptune, NJ (7:53)In Acts 11, what would giving money to the Church in Jerusalem do to restrain a worldwide famine? John - New Albany, IN (15:12)Must a Christian go to church in order to be saved? (20:53)
