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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."

Bible Answer Man Podcast with Hank Hanegraaff The Christian Research Institute

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.7 • 379 Ratings

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."

    Q&A: Fall of Adam and Eve, Ancient Mystery Religions, and Old Testament Violence

    Q&A: Fall of Adam and Eve, Ancient Mystery Religions, and Old Testament Violence

    On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/22/24), Hank answers the following questions:

    Was the Fall of Adam and Eve metaphoric or literal? Tim - Carthage, NC (0:58)
    How do we distinguish between laws in the Old Testament against homosexuality and things like using two different types of cloth? Sarah - Omaha, NE (7:40)
    Did the ancient mystery religions influence the Apostle Paul and the Bible? Eddie - Vancouver, BC (15:13)
    Can you comment on the amount of violence in the Old Testament? Why did God command so much violence? Michelle - St. Louis, MO (19:22)

    • 28 min
    Best of BAM Q&A: Recreational Marijuana, Mormonism, and Hell

    Best of BAM Q&A: Recreational Marijuana, Mormonism, and Hell

    On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:

    Is the use of recreational marijuana okay if it has been legalized by the state you live in? Ken - Oklahoma City, OK (0:53)
    How can I help a Mormon friend understand the Bible? Eric - Edmonton, AB (3:48)
    Is it dangerous for me to stay in a ministry that teaches the prosperity gospel? Paul - Richmond, VA (6:30)
    What are the biblical grounds for divorce and remarriage? James - Memphis, TN (8:42)
    Sin is said to come from the natural man, yet homosexuality is said to be against nature. This seems contradictory to me. Can you clarify this? Eric - Grove, OK (15:44)
    Couldn’t the flames of Hell be literal since Jesus speaks of them in such a literal way in various passages, such as the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah? Charles - Kansas City, MO (20:42)

    • 28 min
    Q&A: Jesus’ Words on the Cross, Pre-Tribulational Rapture, and Gun Control

    Q&A: Jesus’ Words on the Cross, Pre-Tribulational Rapture, and Gun Control

    On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/19/24), Hank answers the following questions:

    When Jesus was on the cross, did the Father turn His back on Him? Christopher (0:51)
    When did the doctrine of the pre-tribulation rapture originate? Krystal - Oakland, CA (3:52)
    Is it acceptable for a church to take out a loan to build a building? Brian - Lincoln, NE (7:11)
    Does Luke 22:35-37 justify owning a gun? John - St. Louis, MO (9:18)
    Are there other Bible teachers that agree with your view of eschatology? Judy - San Antonio, TX (15:38)

    • 28 min
    Q&A: Suicide, Eternity in Heaven, and the Curse of Ham

    Q&A: Suicide, Eternity in Heaven, and the Curse of Ham

    On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/18/24), Hank answers the following questions:

    What does the Bible say about suicide? How do you handle this type of situation without pushing someone away? Tim - Syracuse, NY (1:02)
    Does masturbation defile your body? Richard - Aurora, CO (4:44)
    Are those who are presently in heaven outside of this time-space continuum? In the eternal state will there be a concept of time? Daniel - Chicago, IL (6:09)
    Do you believe in the rapture? Robert - TX (15:13)
    In Genesis 9, why did Noah curse the descendants of Ham? Wayne - Joplin, MO (18:08)
    Should the word “if” in Genesis 28:20 be translated as “since”? Amy - Denton, TX (21:05)

    • 28 min
    Q&A: The Millennium, Hardening Pharaoh’s Heart, and Heaven

    Q&A: The Millennium, Hardening Pharaoh’s Heart, and Heaven

    On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/17/24), Hank answers the following questions:

    Will all people be saints during the Millennium? Why is Satan going to be loosed? Ivan - High Point, NC (0:48)
    What are your thoughts on the ministry of the Christian Media Network and James Lloyd? Joseph - OH (5:49)
    Does God harden the hearts of people like Pharaoh? If so, what about free will? Tonya - Charlotte, NC (9:23)
    Are the “orbs” seen in photography spirits? Bruce - Akron, IA (15:39)
    Should I feel guilty because I don’t think about seeing Jesus in heaven, but rather about loved ones? Pam - Williamsburg, VA (17:07)
    What happens to people who have never heard the gospel? Dylan - Farmington, NM (19:53)
    What are your thoughts on Ken and Silvia Thorn and Freedom Encounters? John - Edmonton, AB (22:17)

    • 28 min
    Q&A: Making Vows, Age of the Earth, and Prophecy

    Q&A: Making Vows, Age of the Earth, and Prophecy

    On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/16/24), Hank answers the following questions:

    When you make a vow to God, is it wrong to expect something in return? John - TN (0:56)
    Can you determine the age of the earth based on the genealogies? Is carbon dating an accurate means of measurement? Vincent - Fort Riley, KS (6:48)
    In the future when believers are resurrected, how will everyone fit on the earth? Deidra - Memphis, TN (15:11)
    Does divine prophecy still happen today? Tim - St. Louis, MO (17:36)
    Was the Earth created with the appearance of age? Caller - City, ST (21:35)

    • 28 min

Customer Reviews

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379 Ratings

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Thank you Hank

I have been listening to you for over 5 years now. You have equipped me with Godly knowledge and understanding. I am so grateful to God for keeping you on this planet for a little longer. Would pray for you during your battle with cancer every day.

Keep up the great work you do. God is good!

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Grateful listener

I have been listening to Hank’s podcast for a few years on a regular basis and have learned so much. Learning from him has brought me so much comfort and joy; he is knowledgeable, respectful and caring to his callers/ listeners, and so faithful and dedicated to this ministry. God bless you Hank; thanks for all you do.

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