

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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Nov 30, 2023 • 28min
Q&A: Resurrection, Discernment, and Despondency
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/30/23), Hank answers the following questions:Can you explain resurrection in light of 1 Thessalonians 4? (0:51)Is Revelation written to encourage the churches to stand firm in their coming tribulations? (4:51)I’ve been to churches where people are slain in the spirit. How do you discern whether something is coming from the Spirit? (8:48)My son has terminal cancer and I have been fervently praying for him, but it doesn’t seem like God is listening. Does God hate me? (15:42)

Nov 29, 2023 • 28min
Q&A: Same-Sex Marriage, Signs of the End Times, and Satan Reading Our Minds
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/29/23), Hank answers the following questions:How does one oppose same-sex marriage and at the same time keep Paul’s edict in 1 Corinthians 5:12 to not judge those outside of the church? (0:55)Can you explain “one will be taken and one left,” in Matthew 24:40-41? (3:44)When we get to heaven will we see the Father and the Son separately? (6:52)When Jesus talks about family members against one another in Luke 12, is this happening now? (9:07)Can the Devil read our minds? (16:12)I lost a very dear pet that meant so much to me. Why did God allow her to be taken? (20:07)

Nov 28, 2023 • 28min
Q&A: Christ’s Atonement, Reliability of Scripture, and Denominations
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/28/23), Hank answers the following questions:What is a Coptic Christian? (1:17)Since the Old Testament sacrifices were only for the people of God, doesn’t this mean that Jesus only died for His people? (2:44)What is the biblical principle with regard to masturbation? (8:30)As a Christian, if you sign a non-compete contract for work, should you honor that? (15:12)When witnessing, how do you prove the reliability of Scripture, especially to those who claim the biblical authors could have rewritten history? (15:53)What is the difference between the different denominations? If we are all Christians, why are we separated? (20:10)What is the mark of the beast? Is it a microchip? (23:20)

Nov 27, 2023 • 28min
Q&A: Taking up Our Cross, Extraterrestrials, and Seeker-Friendly Churches
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/27/23), Hank answers the following questions:I’m a truck driver and I don’t have a chance to attend church regularly. Can I still be a disciple of Christ? What exactly did Jesus mean when He said to take up your cross and follow Him in Luke 9:23? (1:10)A friend told me that the persecution of Christians under Nero was made up after the Council of Nicaea. Is this true? (4:01)Can you clarify your view of creation? If the earth wasn’t created in six days, how does that affect our understanding of the Sabbath? (8:35)What are your thoughts on extraterrestrials? If there were hard evidence for their existence, how would this affect a Christian worldview? (15:11)My church is very seeker-friendly. How do we reconcile this idea with Romans 3:11, and what should I do about the lack of deep theology in my church? (21:37)

Nov 25, 2023 • 28min
Best of BAM Q&A: Tribulation, the Lake of Fire, and Breaking Covenants
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:How will Jesus keep us from tribulation according to Revelation 3:10? (0:52)When someone is cast into the lake of fire, will they cease to exist? (7:39)Does God break covenants? In Zechariah chapter 11, God says He will break His covenant with the people. (15:11)I work with wounded service members and one of the questions I am required to ask is about their spiritual condition, but I’m not allowed to witness to them. What advice would you give me? (21:41)

Nov 24, 2023 • 28min
Q&A: Overcoming the Troubles of Life, Creation, and the Origin of God
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/24/23), Hank answers the following questions:If God knew my life was going to turn out this way, why did He allow it to happen? I feel like Satan has invaded my life. (1:24)Are we supposed to take the Genesis Flood account literally? (7:25)What do you think about the gospels that are not in the Bible such as the Gospel of Peter and Mary Magdalene? (15:11)Can you explain the creation of light on the first day and how that relates to the creation of the sun, moon, and stars on day four? (17:50)How do you answer atheists who say if nothing comes from nothing, then where did God come from? (19:23)I am taking a Bible course at university. Is it possible to read the Bible from a secular perspective? (22:33)

Nov 23, 2023 • 28min
Thanksgiving 2023
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/23/23), Hank encourages all who are listening in to enjoy their time on Thanksgiving Day with family and friends to the extent that they can. Thanksgiving is a day that Hank looks forward to every year. Yet Thanksgiving is not just a day; it is a daily manner of life. It is a key that opens the gate of Christ and allows Christians to enter and gain access to all His wonderful provisions and even more profoundly into all the splendor of His Being. “Open for me the gates of the righteous,” wrote the Psalmist, “and I will enter and give thanks to the Lord. I will give you thanks, for you answered me; you have become my salvation.” In the Wisdom of Solomon, we read that “the hope of an unthankful man will melt like the wintry frost and flow away like useless water.” Thus, we are exhorted to arise each morning and thank our heavenly Father for the abundance of His mercies, for the blessing of the Lord will melt like ice—evaporate like worthless water—at the appearance of the first rays of sunshine.

Nov 22, 2023 • 28min
The Binding of Isaac, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/22/23), Hank reads A. W. Tozer’s commentary on Abraham and Isaac. Through Abraham’s obedience in offering up the son of the promise, he learned to let go of his most treasured possession and found that his real treasure was inward and eternal.Hank also answers the following questions:How do we answer atheists who question the morality of God in asking Abraham to sacrifice his son? (4:05)Since the Bible was used to support slavery in the past, a co-worker said we will probably rethink homosexuality in the future too. What do you think about this? (6:52)What is your opinion on those who say that there are many paths to heaven? (15:10)When God took one of Adam’s ribs and made Eve, did he have an extra rib? What happened to Adam? (20:09)Will my divorce hinder me from going into the ministry? (23:38)

Nov 21, 2023 • 28min
Q&A: A Christian’s Responsibility to Government, Godly Worship, and Temptation
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/21/23), Hank answers the following questions:In today’s political climate, how should a Christian respond to Romans 13:1-7? (1:08)What do you think about storing food and weapons in case there comes a day when we are forced to take a microchip and pledge our allegiance to the One World Government? (4:47)Could you contrast charismatic services like the Brownsville Revival and the Toronto Blessing with what a godly worship service would entail? (7:00)What is your opinion of the film Finger of God? (15:11)My wife and I are separated, and she wants to file for divorce on the basis of my use of pornography. Is this a legitimate reason for divorce? (19:18)Was Jesus truly tempted the way that we are tempted? (24:03)

Nov 20, 2023 • 28min
Q&A: The Lake of Fire, False Teachers, and the Q Source
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/20/23), Hank answers the following questions:Could you clarify your comments on the lake of fire being metaphorical? (1:19)Do all the different false doctrines that are so prevalent ever get you down? (5:17)If all of these Word of Faith teachers are preaching heresy, why does God allow them to have such a large platform and reach thousands of people? (7:50)Are mediums really able to conjure up the spirits of the dead as we see in 1 Samuel 28? (15:11)Could you explain more about why you think Joyce Meyer’s theology is in error? I thought she was a sound teacher. (17:27)When discussing the Gospels with skeptics, I hear them refer to a Q source. Do you know anything about this? (21:45)Can you elaborate on a previous question about whether or not someone would see their Mormon family members in heaven? (23:21)


