

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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Aug 30, 2023 • 28min
Q&A: Secular Music, Our Responsibility to Witness, and the Catholic Church
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/30/23), Hank answers the following questions:Is it okay for a Christian musician to play secular music like blues, jazz, and rock and roll? (1:00)In Matthew 12:1-8, what was the point of Jesus using David as an example? Wouldn’t the Pharisees have considered what David did to be sinful? (3:37)I feel guilty for not sharing the gospel with others. How should I view my responsibility to witness? (6:55)Is the Roman Catholic Church the harlot mentioned in the book of Revelation? (15:13)Is Jesus God, or is Jesus different from the Father? (21:56)

Aug 29, 2023 • 28min
Q&A: Election, the Armor of God, and Refuting Dispensationalism
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/29/23), Hank answers the following questions:Is election the only means by which someone can be saved? Can you address this in light of Acts chapter 16? (0:47)Can you give me some information about John Nelson Darby? (4:40)How can you apply the armor of God as described in Ephesians chapter 6? (6:39)Is the body of Christ the new Israel? (9:25)Is Jude 1:23 saying that there are people who become Christians out of fear? Once we become believers should we view God as a God of wrath or a God of love? (15:10)How can I refute dispensational theology? (19:04)

Aug 28, 2023 • 28min
Q&A: Just War Theory, Christ’s Sinless Perfection, and Continuous Sin
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/28/23), Hank answers the following questions:What are the biblical grounds for engaging in war? Are we justified, or even commanded to participate in war? (1:05)Do the Great White Throne judgment and the Judgment Seat of Christ take place at the same time? (7:05)Since the details of Jesus’ life between age twelve and thirty weren’t recorded in the Bible, how can we know that He was sinless? (15:38)Should we take Mark 9:47 literally, or should this be spiritualized? (17:53)Is it acceptable for believers to continue in sin since we have been forgiven in Christ? What exactly is sin? (22:09)

Aug 26, 2023 • 28min
Best of BAM Q&A: Ouija, Slavery, and Suicide
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:Does the meaning of the Bible evolve depending on your circumstances? (0:45)What are your thoughts on Ouija boards? (3:38)How do I witness to an atheist who claims the Bible condones slavery? (5:30)What happens when Christians die? Do our souls go to be with the Lord, or do they sleep? (15:15)Is there anything in the Bible that describes the physical appearance of Jesus? (17:21)How could God condemn someone to eternal damnation for committing suicide? (22:04)

Aug 25, 2023 • 28min
Q&A: Israel, Lazarus, and Pets in Heaven
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/25/23), Hank answers the following questions:When God says He’s the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, why doesn’t He use the name Israel instead? (0:42)In Daniel chapter 11, can you explain who the kings of the north and south are? (2:48)When Lazarus died, was his soul present with the Lord? Is being in the presence of the Lord different from heaven? (15:12)Will our pets be in heaven? (22:20)

Aug 24, 2023 • 28min
Becoming Reproducing Disciple-Makers, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/24/23), Hank shares troubling statistics that claim seven out of ten teenagers will end up leaving the church. In light of this tragedy, Hank underscores the importance of what it means to be a reproducing disciple-maker of Jesus Christ.Hank also answers the following questions:Why didn’t the disciples recognize Jesus after His resurrection? Does Paul touch on this in 1 Corinthians 15:35-49? (3:42)Where did God come from? Who created Him? (7:10)Believers are told to renew their minds, but how can unbelievers be enlightened since their minds are darkened? (8:31)Can you provide me with a good answer to give Jehovah’s Witnesses on the Trinity? (15:12)How do we answer skeptics like Bill Maher who claim God is unjust because He commanded Israel to destroy the Canaanites? (18:42)

Aug 23, 2023 • 28min
Q&A: Fasting, Online Church, and Positive Christianity
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/23/23), Hank answers the following questions:What role does fasting play in the lives of Christians today? (0:58)What is your opinion of common law marriage? (3:21)I am a former Mormon. Will I be held accountable for those I misled prior to my conversion? (4:50)I have a physical disability that makes it difficult to attend church, would listening to Christian programs at home be an acceptable replacement? (9:04)How did Satan get kicked out of heaven? (15:11)Which member of the Trinity should we address in prayer? Is it okay to pray to Jesus? (17:05)What did Robert Schuller mean when he spoke of positive Christianity? (20:22)What do you think of Christians who say the Old Testament is not for today? (21:23)Is there sin in heaven? If not, then how did Satan fall? (22:14)

Aug 22, 2023 • 28min
Q&A: The Rapture, the Moravian Church, and Tithing
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/22/23), Hank answers the following questions:What is your view on the rapture? (1:13)Why do some Christians fail to follow all of the Ten Commandments by worshipping on Sunday rather than Saturday? (4:04)Luke 3:6 teaches that salvation is for both Jews and Gentiles. Was Luke a Gentile? (6:00)Can you tell me what the Moravian church teaches? Are they similar to Unitarians? (8:12)My manager is a Muslim. How can I show him that Jesus is more than just a prophet? (15:40)What does the Bible say about how we should punish pedophiles? (20:34)Why do you think Christians today don’t believe in the tithe? (22:07)

Aug 21, 2023 • 28min
Q&A: Creation of Our Soul, the Lord’s Prayer, and Blaspheming the Holy Spirit
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/21/23), Hank answers the following questions:When is the human soul created? Do our souls preexist, or are they created by God at conception? (0:45)Should I be reciting the Lord’s Prayer when I pray? (4:06)I can’t seem to wrap my mind around the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. What does this mean exactly? (15:12)As a new believer, I’m not sure how to pray. Can you help me? (18:14)Since it was always God’s plan for Jesus to go to the cross, how should we understand Jesus asking the Father to forgive those who crucified Him? (22:56)

Aug 19, 2023 • 28min
Best of BAM: Taking Part in a Great Campaign of Sabotage, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank quotes C. S. Lewis who said, “Enemy-occupied territory—that is what this world is. Christianity is the story of how the rightful king has landed, you might say landed in disguise, and is calling us to take part in a great campaign of sabotage.” Although we see a rapid moral decline in the culture, biblical illiteracy in the church, and a virulent attack on marriage, Hank reminds us that God is still the King of creation.Hank also answers the following questions:How should Christians prepare themselves to witness to Muslims? (5:24)Do you believe in extraterrestrial life? If so, do you consider them to be fallen angels? (15:11)How much knowledge does one need in order to preach the Gospel to someone? (17:17)Are demons fallen angels? Can they be redeemed? (24:22)


