Bible Answer Man Podcast with Hank Hanegraaff

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/19/24), Hank answers the following questions:

How should I interpret Ezekiel 40-48? Which temple is he talking about?Jason - Columbia, SC (0:44)
When we petition God in prayer, how do we know our motives are not selfish?Charles - Springfield, MO (8:51)
Why do smart people like Mitt Romney, Donny Osmond, and Orrin Hatch buy into Mormonism when there is so much evidence against it?John - St. Charles, IL (15:14)
How do I answer a Buddhist who asks, “Where is the kingdom of God, and have you found it?” How do I respond to some of their Buddhist beliefs? Tracy - Elk Grove, CA (18:58)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/18/24), Hank answers the following questions:

David Jeremiah teaches that the pre-tribulation rapture is clearly taught in Scripture. What are your thoughts?Marjorie - St. Louis, MO (1:22)
Did you ever say that the Presbyterian Church was a cult?Marjorie - St. Louis, MO (3:51)
Since the topic of the rapture is such a sensitive subject, how should we discuss this with other people?Sharon - Spokane, WA (5:50)
Do you think Pharaoh’s daughter is with the Lord since she rescued Moses and raised him?Christy - Atchison, KS (8:58)
How were the scribes who translated the Bible chosen?Robert - Tehachapi, CA (15:13)
What are your thoughts on Roy Masters?Robert - Tehachapi, CA (18:57)
At what point in time will the world end in correlation to the book of Revelation?Vicky - Victoria, BC (21:57)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank’s guest is Dr. Jay Richards, co-author of the 20th Anniversary Updated and Revised edition of The Privileged Planet: How Our Place in the Cosmos Is Designed for Discovery. Hank and Dr. Richards discuss if machines can ever truly replace humans, panpsychism, the hypothesis of The Privileged Planet, and why the Earth is the best place in the universe for discovery.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/15/24), Hank answers the following questions:

How do I explain to a Seventh-day Adventist that we are no longer required to observe the Sabbath on a particular day?Gerry - Honesdale, PA (0:55)
If God doesn’t hold the sons responsible for the sins of their fathers according to Ezekiel 18, why did David’s child die for his sin with Bathsheba?Josh - Bakersfield, CA (15:11)
How should Christians interact with government?Andy - Lincoln, NE (20:41)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/14/24), Hank answers the following questions:

I see a contradiction between Acts 9:7 and Acts 22:9. This, along with other contradictions has led me to believe that Paul was a false Apostle. What are your thoughts?David - Wewoka, OK (0:57)
Where does the Bible say that husbands are to submit to their wives?Richard - Springfield, MO (6:54)
I learned that the Mormons do not believe in the Trinity. Do you have to believe in the Trinity to be a Christian?Carol - Fayetteville, AK (15:44)
I was sexually abused by a family member when I was younger. I have forgiven him, but I keep my distance when I’m around him now. How should I act towards him?Marie - Chicago, IL (17:40)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/13/24), Hank brings up the two witnesses in Revelation, who are often misidentified on Christian airwaves. To rightly identify the two witnesses, one must have the background music of the Old Testament coursing through their mind.

Hank also answers the following questions:

Is the Antichrist a figurative or literal being?Dana - Kearney, NE (4:09)
My friends are attending a charismatic church because of the music and worship. What is the most important aspect of a church service?Derek - Kansas City, MO (7:55)
After the resurrection, why did Jesus tell Mary Magdalene not to touch Him, but let other disciples touch Him?Phil - Madera, CA (15:40)
I have dreams that sometimes come to pass. Are these from God? Does God still speak to us through dreams?Kelly - Des Moines, IA (17:58)
What is your view of marijuana? Ashley - Calgary, AB (20:12)
Do you think that United Pentecostals believe in a different Jesus?Mike - Burlington, NC (23:22)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/12/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Is there any similarity between the Word of Faith teaching of “little gods” and the Eastern Orthodox view of deification?Jason - Miami, FL (1:21)
Can Christians consume alcohol?Eric - Cleveland, OH (5:10)
The Bible doesn’t really say that God created water. How does water fit into the creation story?Eddie - Rock Hill, SC (8:23)
I am a Latter Day Saint. Why do you say that Mormons and Christians don’t believe in the same Jesus?Jeff - St. Louis, MO (15:13)
What happens at the judgment seat of Christ? Scripture says He will remember our sins no more. Joan - Greensboro, NC (20:37)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/11/24), Hank reminds listeners that today is a special day; today is Veterans Day. A day in which Americans honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Today was not always known as Veterans Day, it originated in 1919 as Armistice Day, a day commemorating “the war to end all wars”—or so it was thought by President Woodrow Wilson. Armistice Day was formally changed to Veterans Day in 1954—and for good reason. World War I was not “the war to end all wars.” World War II followed closely on its heels, and the twentieth century would become the bloodiest in human history. We have come to realize that the very notion of world peace—the idea behind Armistice Day—will never be realized until the Prince of Peace returns to the planet. Only then will world peace be inaugurated. In the meantime, we rightly celebrate Veterans Day. For there will always be veterans, just as there will always be wars. Which begs the question that Hank wants to address on today’s broadcast: under what conditions is war justified?

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

Are there passages of Scripture that refute the idea of pre-existence?Anita - Calgary, AB (0:50)
I live on a fixed income. Should I give my savings to God and let my children care for me?Geraldine - Granite City, IL (2:47)
Can you help me understand the beliefs of the Unification Church?Michelle - New York, NY (6:40)
Does God know if we are going to be saved from the beginning? If someone had a hard heart and had blasphemed the Lord, could they still be saved on their deathbed?Ronald - Garland, TX(15:11)
Why did Paul make a sacrifice in the temple in Acts 21:26? Jeff - Walls, MS(19:30)
My dad was murdered, and the killer went free. How do I forgive them? Matt - Scottsbluff, NE(23:05)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/08/24), we pick up where we ended on our previous broadcast and present more of an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank is talking with Dr. Jay Richards, co-author of the 20th Anniversary Updated and Revised edition of The Privileged Planet: How Our Place in the Cosmos Is Designed for Discovery. Hank and Dr. Richards discuss the importance of telescopes, Olbers’ paradox—a paradox that asks why the night sky is dark if the universe is full of stars, how our universe is fine-tuned for life, how the world has been set up for us to be able to understand it, if our size in relation to the universe matters, the myth of the Copernican principle, and the importance of reading.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/07/24), we pick up where we ended on our previous broadcast and present more of an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank is talking with Dr. Jay Richards, co-author of the 20th Anniversary Updated and Revised edition of The Privileged Planet: How Our Place in the Cosmos Is Designed for Discovery. Hank and Dr. Richards discuss the importance of our atmosphere and water, whether we should all be driving electric cars, how the earth compares to the thousands of other planets that have been discovered thus far, the role other planets play in our survival, if the sun is mediocre like some famous scientists claim, and how important our place is in the Milky Way galaxy.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/06/24), we pick up where we ended on our previous broadcast and present more of an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank is talking with Dr. Jay Richards, co-author of the 20th Anniversary Updated and Revised edition of The Privileged Planet: How Our Place in the Cosmos Is Designed for Discovery. Hank and Dr. Richards discuss how the Earth is a data recorder, the reality of climate change, the four necessary questions you must ask to understand climate change, and whether natural disasters are evidence of climate change.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/05/24), we pick up where we ended on our previous broadcast and present more of an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank is talking with Dr. Jay Richards, co-author of the 20th Anniversary Updated and Revised edition of The Privileged Planet: How Our Place in the Cosmos Is Designed for Discovery. Hank and Dr. Richards discuss why the Earth is the best place in the universe for discovery, why people like Neil deGrasse Tyson make the argument that the Earth is insignificant, how we can overcome the issue of information overload we are facing today, constrained optimization, and the role of solar eclipses in scientific discovery.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/04/24), we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank’s guest is Dr. Jay Richards, co-author of the 20th Anniversary Updated and Revised edition of The Privileged Planet: How Our Place in the Cosmos Is Designed for Discovery. Hank and Dr. Richards discuss if machines can ever truly replace humans, panpsychism, the hypothesis of The Privileged Planet, and why the Earth is the best place in the universe for discovery.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank addresses the false notion that all religions lead to heaven.

Hank also answers the following questions:

In Matthew 22, what did Jesus mean when he said, “Many are called but few are chosen”?James - Greenville, SC (2:55)
What happens to those who have never heard the gospel?Bill - Sumter, SC (5:50)
As the leader of my home, I try to be careful with what media we consume. Is it okay to watch movies that depict Greek mythology?Gary - Walker, OK (15:11)
Proverbs 18:21 says the tongue has the power of life and death. Should we watch what we say, or is this like the Word of Faith movement?Gary - Walker, OK (17:17)
Since Jesus came to fulfill the Law and the prophets, how do we know which laws still apply to us?Herman - Merced, CA (18:37)
What are your thoughts on the importance of the true name of God?Ron - Springfield, MO (21:26)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/01/24), Hank describes what true tolerance means in a culture where tolerance has been redefined to mean that all views are equally valid and that all lifestyles are equally appropriate.

Hank also answers the following questions:

When God references Behemoth in Job 40:15, is He talking about a Brachiosaurus?Eldon - Richmond, MO (4:32)
What exactly happens to us when we die? Michelle - Collinsville, IL (7:25)
Is Mormonism a Christian religion? If not, is it a dangerous religion? Reagan - Sallisaw, OK (15:12)
What is your view of the rapture? What do I have to look forward to?Saskia - Reno, NV (22:02)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/31/24), Hank shares a little bit about Halloween, otherwise known as All Hallows’ Eve. Far from merely secular, Halloween or Hallows’ Eve is preparation for the transcendently important feast of All Saints’ Day.

Hank also answers the following questions:

Is there anything wrong with speculating about who the Antichrist is? Shawntel - Calgary, AB(4:40)
Does God know if we are going to be saved from the beginning? If someone had a hard heart and had blasphemed the Lord, could they still be saved on their deathbed?Ronald - Garland, TX(15:11)
Why did Paul make a sacrifice in the temple in Acts 21:26? Jeff - Walls, MS(19:30)
My dad was murdered, and the killer went free. How do I forgive them? Matt - Scottsbluff, NE(23:05)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/30/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Are there passages of Scripture that refute the idea of pre-existence?Anita - Calgary, AB (0:47)
I live on a fixed income. Should I give my savings to God and let my children care for me?Geraldine - Granite City, IL (2:46)
Can you help me understand the beliefs of the Unification Church?Michelle - New York, NY (6:39)
Should a woman have a baby if she knows that the child will have a hereditary disease?Vickie - St. Paul, MN (15:13)
Does the punishment described in Exodus 21:22-25 pertain only to the woman involved or to the child as well? What are your thoughts on this passage concerning abortion?Tommy - Columbia, TN (19:33)
What is the correct biblical definition of the word “judgment”?Steve - Kaysville, UT (22:55)
Which of the 613 commandments in the Old Testament still apply to us today?Benito - Las Cruces, NM (24:45)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/29/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Would you address the subject of modern-day resurrections of the dead?Craig - St. Louis, MO (0:58)
What are your thoughts on the Reformed Church? Should we divide over the doctrines they teach?Kyle - Nashville, TN (6:30)
I am having a real problem with forgiving someone. Can you give me any practical biblical advice?Cynthia - Memphis, TN (15:14)
Can you help me understand the differences in how spiritual gifts are presented in 1 Corinthians chapter 12 and chapter 14?Patrick - Kansas City, MO (19:45)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/28/24), Hank answers the following questions:

In Luke 24:37-39, Jesus says a ghost does not have flesh and bones. If ghosts don’t exist, what was He referring to?Jeffrey - Vancouver, BC (0:48)
I have encountered a group on campus from the Church of God. Do you have any information on this group and their beliefs?Charles - Kansas City, MO (3:41)
Are all Catholics Democrats?Cody - Kansas City, MO (6:36)
In light of Jesus’ statement that His kingdom is not of this world, should Christians be involved in politics?Andrew - Columbia, IL (15:14)
Is there an opportunity to accept Christ after death?Andrew - Columbia, IL (19:45)
Can you give me some tips or techniques for memorizing Scripture?Dion - Olathe, KS (21:32)
How can I refute the Jehovah’s Witnesses teaching on John 1:1?Martin - Edmonton, AB (24:50)

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

What sin leads to death, as mentioned in 1 John 5:16-17?Bob - Nashville, TN (1:02)
Is the God of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam the same God?Kris - Spokane, WA (2:53)
Is the prostitute depicted in Revelation 17 talking about the Church?Joel - Ashland, ME (7:53)
How do we determine when the scriptures are speaking metaphorically, and when they are speaking literally?Don - Oklahoma City, OK (15:10)
Could Satan have possessed a serpent in the garden, since he does not have creative power to incarnate himself as a serpent?Don - Oklahoma City, OK (19:20)
Do the actions of God skew the validity of scientific investigation? Would the burning bush have contained evidence that it was once on fire?Don - Oklahoma City, OK (21:03)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/25/24), Hank talks about the issue of abortion. Those who continue to fight legislation restricting abortion are in reality not pro-choice, in truth, they are pro-murder. Rhetoric has served to camouflage the carnage of abortion, but it remains the painful killing of an innocent human being.

Hank also answers the following questions:

I believe 1 Samuel 8 shows us that we should not vote. What are your thoughts?Jay - Eustis, FL (4:12)
Is the Mormon Church loyal to Israel because that is where the temple was?Jeremy - MN (6:52)
How do I respond to people who call themselves Christians but continue to live a homosexual lifestyle? Kathy - City, ST(15:38)
What does Scripture say about Christian involvement in war? Are all the wars that the present church supports, just?Anthony - Calgary, AB (18:03)
If we have the choice to accept or reject Christ here on earth, how do we know that we won’t reject Him or do evil in heaven?Price - Clearfield, UT (23:22)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/24/24), Hank addresses the false notion that all religions lead to heaven.

Hank also answers the following questions:

In Matthew 22, what did Jesus mean when he said, “Many are called but few are chosen”?James - Greenville, SC (2:53)
What happens to those who have never heard the gospel?Bill - Sumter, SC (5:50)
I am struggling with spiritual growth. What advice do you have for me?Amanda - St. Louis, MO (15:10)
How would you answer Bill Maher’s contention that the Bible was copied from the Egyptian Book of the Dead?Tommy - Nashville, TN (20:47)
How do you argue for the existence of God by appealing to an objective moral standard?Tommy - Nashville, TN (20:47)  

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/23/24), Hank discusses the false belief that reincarnation is taught in the Bible.

Hank also answers the following questions:

What can you tell me about the Baha’i faith? Charlie - Buffalo, NY (4:14)
Who is Melchizedek?Alfonso - Modesto, CA (6:20)
What are your thoughts on the Great Tribulation?Kathy - Pierce, NE (15:13)
How do we reconcile the fossil record with the creation account of Genesis? Steve - Fort Worth, TX (19:52)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/22/24), Hank explains what it means to pray, “Your Kingdom come” from the Jesus Prayer.

Hank also answers the following questions:

What is the definition of a cult?Jay - Bridgeton, MO (3:59)
My husband and I are separated. Should I still submit to him? Should I seek to finalize the divorce?Annette - Atlanta, GA (8:58)
As the leader of my home, I try to be careful with what media we consume. Is it okay to watch movies that depict Greek mythology?Gary - Walker, OK (15:11)
Proverbs 18:21 says the tongue has the power of life and death. Should we watch what we say, or is this like the Word of Faith movement?Gary - Walker, OK (17:17)
Since Jesus came to fulfill the Law and the prophets, how do we know which laws still apply to us?Herman - Merced, CA (18:37)
What are your thoughts on the importance of the true name of God?Ron - Springfield, MO (21:26)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/21/24), Hank discusses figures of speech found in the Bible, an improper understanding of which leads to false beliefs such as the belief that when we are absent from the body and present with the Lord, we receive another body.

Hank also answers the following questions:

What is your opinion on homosexuality?Floyd - Modesto, CA (4:41)
My daughter wants to be a wife and mother someday, but she’s afraid Jesus will return before she has a chance. If God has placed this desire in her heart, won’t He fulfill it? Kimberly - Henderson, TX (7:30)
How do I prove to a Mormon friend that the Book of Mormon is false?Jessica - Lincoln, NE (15:11)
What biblical basis is there for being slain in the Spirit? What is the goal of those involved in this practice?Pam - Lincoln, NE (22:30)

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

According to Job chapter 1, is Satan in control of the weather? When hurricanes strike, people usually ask “Why, God?” How does this work?Brace - Tyler, TX (1:02)
What passages of Scripture or watershed moments in your ministry have changed your life, or your understanding of spiritual things?Steve - Edmonton, AB (7:09)
Do we know why God created all the different galaxies in the universe?Rod - Oklahoma City, OK (15:12)
Is there any place in the Bible that says the earth is 6,000 years old?Mike - Fresno, CA (18:11)
I believe Jesus is the actual Word of God. What are your thoughts on this?Nicole - Fort Riley, KS (23:46)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/18/24), Hank answers the following questions:

I am an atheist and I see religion as being divisive. What remedies would you recommend to bring people together? Chris - Lincoln, NE (0:55)
What will the Judgment Seat of Christ be like for Christians? What will we be judged for?Madison - Columbia, MD (15:11)
What is your opinion of the God’s Word translation of the Bible? Brian - Nashville, TN (21:37)
Is there something more to repentance than just asking for forgiveness?Carl - Topeka, KS (24:04)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/17/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Can you explain Matthew 24:31?Jonathan - Phoenix, AZ (0:49)
How do you explain to a Jehovah’s Witness, that when Jesus died on the cross, God didn’t actually die?Anthony - Buffalo, NY (7:59)
Could hell be located in the center of the earth?Charles - Kansas City, MO (15:13)
Is “Abraham’s bosom” synonymous with heaven?Charles - Kansas City, MO (18:48)
In Matthew 24:27 and Mark 13:26, do you believe this to be a physical return of the Lord?Mark - Seattle, WA (20:14)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/16/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Can you explain your comments on the days of creation? Are they literal 24-hour days?Tim - El Paso, TX (2:05)
How do we determine when the scriptures are speaking metaphorically, and when they are speaking literally?Don - Oklahoma City, OK (15:10)
Could Satan have possessed a serpent in the garden, since he does not have creative power to incarnate himself as a serpent?Don - Oklahoma City, OK (19:20)
Do the actions of God skew the validity of scientific investigation? Would the burning bush have contained evidence that it was once on fire?Don - Oklahoma City, OK (21:03)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/15/24), Hank answers the following questions:

What sin leads to death, as mentioned in 1 John 5:16-17?Bob - Nashville, TN (1:02)
Is the God of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam the same God?Kris - Spokane, WA (2:52)
Is the prostitute depicted in Revelation 17 talking about the Church?Joel - Ashland, ME (7:53)
How was Saul able to speak to the spirit of Samuel in 1 Samuel 28?Janet - Jefferson, MO (15:12)
Since the Holy Spirit is said to reside in us, where does He go when we die?Madison - Columbia, MD (20:10)
Do generational curses apply today?Juan - Rapid City, SD (23:22)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/14/24), Hank discusses Columbus Day, a U.S. holiday that commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492. In 2020, Columbus Day was the scene of carnage as demonstrators toppled statues of Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt in Portland’s South Park Block. Moreover, the moniker “Stolen Land” was ominously spray-painted across its concrete base. Protest organizers dubbed the event “Indigenous Peoples Day of Rage.” What could possibly motivate American citizens—supposed exemplars of social justice—to behave with such wanton recklessness in a supposed era of “wokeness” and progressive values? In trying to come to grips with this question, Hank was cowed by page after page of Google search results with exclamations that Columbus was a nefarious character—a ruthless money-grubbing, genocidal maniac, who severed hands, raped women, and enslaved gentle people to satisfy white Europeans’ lust for gold. One starts to wonder “how can I trust history?” Mary Grabar, author of the book, Debunking Howard Zinn: Exposing the Fake History That Turned a Generation Against America asked this very question. A good deal of what you read on the internet is based on Zinn’s historical revisionism. It constitutes a steady diet of poison seeping into the hearts and minds of impressionable children. Grabar exposes the fake history lessons that are systematically turning a new generation of kids against American exceptionalism.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares a letter from a listener struggling with the authenticity of the New Testament writers based on a television program that purports that the four Gospels were written long after the time of Christ.

Hank also answers the following questions:

Where specifically is the teaching of eternal punishment taught in the word of God?Randy - South Gate, CA (8:52)
How should we understand the Trinity in light of 1 Corinthians 15:27? Allen - MO (15:12)
What exactly takes place after the Millennium?Quinton - KS (19:55)
I’ve heard you talk about having faith in evidence, not blind faith. What is required then, to have faith?Shane - St. Louis, MO (24:16)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/11/24), Hank answers the following questions:

My wife is a Seventh-day Adventist. How can I equip myself to help my wife understand the biblical teaching about the Sabbath?George - Binghamton, NY (1:04)
2 Peter 1:10 says that we are to make our calling and election sure. What does that mean? How do I do that?Mike - St. Louis, MO (6:00)
Can you share some biblical light on the teaching of the spirit of Jezebel?Diana - Long Beach, CA (8:31)
Do we know why God created all the different galaxies in the universe?Rod - Oklahoma City, OK (15:12)
Is there any place in the Bible that says the earth is 6,000 years old?Mike - Fresno, CA (18:11)
I believe Jesus is the actual Word of God. What are your thoughts on this?Nicole - Fort Riley, KS (23:46)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/10/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Are Christians supposed to have blind faith or faith in evidence?Derek - Indianapolis, IN (0:52)
How should I respond to co-workers who use profanity and coarse joking? Ephesians 5:4 tells us to avoid this.Shane - St. Louis, MO (2:19)
Do we need to ask for forgiveness after every sin, or are we forgiven automatically?Dick - Wichita, KS (6:42)
When we get to heaven will we remember our loved ones who are in hell? How will I not be sad if my children end up in hell?Dick - Wichita, KS (8:33)
According to 1 Corinthians 11:14, where does nature teach that long hair dishonors a man?George - Edmonton, AB (15:12)
Is there a passage of Scripture that can help my wife cope with past sexual abuse?John - Sorento, IL (17:53)
I have a friend who rejects hell as eternal conscious punishment. Can you give me some advice on how to refute this?Monique - Glen Carbon, IL (22:53)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/09/24), Hank draws our attention to the deity of Christ by quoting from Hebrews chapter 1, which unmistakably points to Jesus as Lord, Creator, and the very image of God.

Hank also answers the following questions:

Is tithing required by the New Testament? Aren’t the civil and ceremonial laws done away with?Richard - Lemoore, CA (3:55)
Are all religions the same? As an atheist, I believe we should all do good. How can you know which religion is correct? Isn’t it just blind faith?Jeff - Sundre, AB (15:37)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/08/24), Hank answers the following questions:

According to Job chapter 1, is Satan in control of the weather? When hurricanes strike, people usually ask “Why, God?” How does this work?Brace - Tyler, TX (1:01)
What passages of Scripture or watershed moments in your ministry have changed your life, or your understanding of spiritual things?Steve - Edmonton, AB (7:09)
When does the judgment seat of Christ take place?James - Cary, NC (16:40)
Can you give me some insight on the book, The Fire That Consumes by Edward Fudge?John - Lander, WY (19:48)
What is the motivation that some have to change the doctrine of hell?John - Lander, WY (22:51)
Where in the Bible do the Mormons get their doctrine of baptism for the dead?Ryan - Kansas City, MO (24:02)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/07/24), Hank extols the sinlessness of Christ; the only one who was genuinely perfect because He was God in flesh. Hank goes on to describe Jesus’ supernatural power over nature, sickness, and even death, as well as the power to transform lives.

Hank also answers the following questions:

Is Isaiah 66:17 describing the final Judgment? Does this mean that Christians can’t eat pork?Don - OK (4:30)
What is the biblical teaching on those who died before Christ’s sacrifice on the cross?Archie - Atlanta, GA (16:10)
Could you give me some historical background on the Amish and the Mennonites? Are they considered Christian?Jo - Overland Park, KS (20:11)
Did the Apostle Paul perform a resurrection? If so, in what passage of Scripture was it recorded?Josh - Dublin, GA (24:10)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares his thoughts on the literary masterpiece of the book of Genesis, highlighting the mnemonic device employed in the days of creation and the genius of its artistic form.

Hank also answers the following questions:

What are your thoughts on the book The Antichrist Agenda by Danny Shelton?Richard - GA (4:22)
What can you tell me about Moral Government theology and their view that God has limited foreknowledge?Bill - Springfield, MO (7:05)
Does God change His mind?Bill - Springfield, MO (10:01)
Can a Christian be directly responsible for someone not coming to salvation?Jim - Atlanta, GA (15:11)
Can you explain the Sabbath in light of Colossians 2:16?Brian - Peñuelas, PR (20:02)
What are your thoughts on Lectio Divina? Is this form of Bible study helpful or does it put too much emphasis on our own interpretation?Bob - Washington, DC (23:54)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/04/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Why were the books of Ester, Song of Solomon, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes disputed at the Council of Jamnia?Steve - New York, NY (0:45)
According to 1 Timothy 3, can an elder or a deacon be divorced?Bobby - Cleveland, TN (3:24)
In the book, Radical by David Platt, is the teaching about giving up everything biblical?Jim - Westfield, NJ (6:00)
Why is Satan depicted as a mythical dragon in the Book of Revelation?Don - Phenix, VA (8:24)
If a Christian commits suicide, will they go to heaven or hell?Elaina - Springfield, MO (15:12)
What is the Gospel of Judas?Sharon - Westport, AR (18:12)
Who has the right to the land of Israel? What are they fighting over?Ryan - Nashville, TN (20:16)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/03/24), Hank answers the following questions:

What happens to a believer after death?Charles - New Windsor, NY (1:01)
What does it mean to be created in God’s image?Charles - New Windsor, NY (2:21)
I hear so many different views on the rapture; I’m unsure what to believe. Is the rapture a 19th-century idea? What is your view?David - IA (4:12)
Is the promise in Malachi chapter 3 also for unbelievers? Will they receive blessings if they tithe?Jeremiah - Dakota City, NE (6:22)
How should we understand the Trinity in light of 1 Corinthians 15:27? Allen - MO (15:12)
What exactly takes place after the Millennium?Quinton - KS (19:55)
I’ve heard you talk about having faith in evidence, not blind faith. What is required then, to have faith?Shane - St. Louis, MO (24:16)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/02/24), Hank shares a letter from a listener struggling with the authenticity of the New Testament writers based on a television program that purports that the four Gospels were written long after the time of Christ.

Hank also answers the following questions:

Where specifically is the teaching of eternal punishment taught in the word of God?Randy - South Gate, CA (8:51)
Is it okay to be a bodybuilder? Does this make an idol of your body?Shane - Calgary, AB (16:37)
What are your thoughts on Mormonism?Frank - Calgary, AB (19:10)
Is the Tree of Life described in the Book of Genesis a literal tree?Aaron - Surrey, BC (21:14)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/01/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Did God create evil according to Isaiah 45:7? Since God created Satan knowing he would rebel, doesn’t that mean He created evil?Don - Tacoma Park, OK (1:24)
Why isn’t Paul’s martyrdom mentioned in the New Testament?Melissa - Dublin, TX (5:25)
What is the Gap Theory? Did God create angels at the same time He created the heavens and the earth?Charles - NY (15:38)
How do I witness to Jehovah’s Witnesses? What topic is most important and what questions should I challenge them with?Alissa - Nassau, BS (19:19)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/30/24), Hank discusses three possible hypotheses for the origin of the universe and the failure of philosophical naturalism as an explanation.

Hank also answers the following questions:

In Revelation 13:18, is the number of the beast supposed to be 666 or 616?Dan - Kansas City, MO (5:03)
How do cavemen fit into the Bible?Will there come a time when no one will believe the Bible?Karen - Asheville, NC (15:13)
Will we be able to rebel in the new heaven and the new earth? Will we still have free will?James - Bakersfield, CA (20:37)
Can you address the age of the earth and evolution? Do you think there was death before Adam?Dana - Durham, NC (23:32)

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

How does the average Christian sort through the evidence of the fossil record?Norm - Fort Wayne, IN (0:48)
How do I witness to an evolutionist?Bob - Sioux Falls, SD (2:49)
Is the historicity of Christ’s resurrection important?Barney - Edmonton, AB (8:43)
Why is something objectively moral just because God says it is?Jason - Houston, TX (15:11)
My mom passed away on Friday, so where is she now? What happens to us after death?John - Lynbrook, NY (17:23)
Can you explain the meek will inherit the earth in Matthew 5:4?Taylor - Nashville, TN (20:48)
Will we get bored in heaven?Peter - Kansas City, MO (23:29)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/27/24), Hank answers the following questions:

What are your thoughts on those who speak against tongues and say that every church that practices it are into extremes?Tim - Leavenworth, KS (1:01)
Can you address Oneness Pentecostalism? Is it true that they hold to modalism?Matt - Charlotte, NC (6:02)
What do you mean when you say all analogies for the Trinity break down?Matt - Charlotte, NC (9:42)
Can a Christian be directly responsible for someone not coming to salvation?Jim - Atlanta, GA (15:11)
Can you explain the Sabbath in light of Colossians 2:16?Brian - Peñuelas, PR (20:02)
What are your thoughts on Lectio Divina? Is this form of Bible study helpful or does it put too much emphasis on our own interpretation?Bob - Washington, DC (23:54)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/26/24), Hank shares his thoughts on the literary masterpiece of the book of Genesis, highlighting the mnemonic device employed in the days of creation and the genius of its artistic form.

Hank also answers the following questions:

What are your thoughts on the book The Antichrist Agenda by Danny Shelton?Richard - GA (4:22)
What can you tell me about Moral Government theology and their view that God has limited foreknowledge?Bill - Springfield, MO (7:05)
Does God change His mind?Bill - Springfield, MO (10:00)
Can you address copyist errors and the reliability of the Bible?Jeremiah - Dakota City, NE (15:11)
If we walk with Christ daily, are we not keeping the Sabbath every day?Andy - Edmonton, AB (20:19)
Can you explain the words, David did not ascend into heaven, in Acts 2:34-35? When we die, do we go to heaven or Hades? Sherry - Wichita, KS (22:30)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/25/24), Hank answers the following questions:

How do you explain to a 9-year-old that there are no ghosts? Dawn - Winter Springs, FL (0:59)
Why didn’t Jesus call John the Baptist to be one of His disciples?Jason - St. Joseph, MO (5:14)
Are there any Bible verses that permit a Christian to kill people in war or in self-defense?Shane - St. Louis, MO (6:18)
Since Solomon’s life didn’t end well, does that mean he wasn’t saved? Does 1 John 1:9 apply to all sins?Damon - Wichita, KS (15:13)
Before the Law was given, how did people know right from wrong?Chad - Iowa Falls, IA (22:16)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/24/24), Hank answers the following questions:

What are your thoughts on Joyce Meyer and her teachings? Should all of her teachings be rejected?Suzanne - Cornelius, NC (1:02)
1 Corinthians 15:29 mentions baptism for the dead. What is this referring to?Wes - Blackfoot, ID (7:23)
Are there degrees of reward in heaven? Will we be eating and drinking like we do here on earth?Eddie - Jonesboro, AR (15:11)
Does God decide who will go to heaven or hell? Is the atonement limited only to the elect, or is it for everyone? What about predestination?Gabriel - Pittsburgh, PA (18:42)
Can you explain the idea of Replacement Theology?David - Kansas City, MO (23:36)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/23/24), Hank answers the following questions:

The pastor of my church committed adultery with two women in the church. Do you have any advice on how to handle this situation?Brian - Cleveland, OH (1:25)
What happens to Jews who reject Jesus? What is their role and the role of Israel in modern Christianity?Darlene - Huntsville, AL (5:56)
How do we abide in the Lord according to John 15:4?Cherise - Springfield, MO (15:12)
During the temptation of Jesus, how did Satan have the authority to take Him up to a mountain and the pinnacle of the temple?Nancy - Memphis, TN (19:04)
When Jesus said to take up your cross in Matthew 16, how would His disciples have understood this?Drew - Kansas City, MO (24:14)

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

If we use the word tested instead of tempted in Matthew chapter 4, wouldn’t this harmonize the rest of Scripture, which states that God cannot be tempted?James – NJ (2:22)
Why did Jesus curse the fig tree? Why does the passage go on to say that it wasn’t the season for fruit if the application is about not bearing fruit as we should?Mary – Modesto, CA (7:56)
Can you explain what modest apparel means in 1 Timothy 2:9?Kate - Washington, MO (15:13)
How does Micah 6:8 apply to us today?Tom - Sequim, WA (17:22)
I had an out-of-body experience. Can you give me some advice?Morgan – St. Louis, MO (21:25)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/20/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Why is the pseudepigrapha not inspired?Mike - New York, NY (1:00)
Can one pray to receive more of the Holy Spirit?Kevin - Kansas City, MO (4:31)
Does the Sabbath pertain to us today? Would I be in sin if I worked on Saturdays?Alvin - New Orleans, LA (7:35)
Why did God choose to harden Pharaoh’s heart instead of softening it?Mike - St. Louis, MO (9:39)
What can you tell me about William Branham?Steve - Oklahoma City, OK (15:40)
Since we will live for eternity in heaven, will our brains ever run out of capacity for memory?Albert - Anderson, CA (19:32)
What is the difference between the rapture and the second coming?John - Lincolnton, NC (22:37)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/19/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Is it okay to learn more about evolution in order to refute it?Jonathan - Silver Spring, MD (1:03)
Why did the devil and the archangel Michael dispute over the body of Moses in Jude 1:9?Tad - Chicago, IL (6:57)
Why is something objectively moral just because God says it is?Jason - Houston, TX (15:11)
My mom passed away on Friday, so where is she now? What happens to us after death?John - Lynbrook, NY (17:22)
Can you explain the meek will inherit the earth in Matthew 5:4?Taylor - Nashville, TN (20:47)
Will we get bored in heaven?Peter - Kansas City, MO (23:29)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/18/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Can you explain the seven bowls of judgment in Revelation chapter 16?Hector - Sacramento, CA (0:52)
Must we confess our sins every day? Wouldn’t this bring fear that our sins are not atoned for?Solomon - Barstow, CA (15:44)
What is a sin consciousness and a Christ consciousness?Solomon - Barstow, CA (17:46)
Does Isaiah 9:6, teach that Jesus is the Father when it says He is the Everlasting Father?Geraldine - WV (19:17)
Do we have spiritual bodies?Geraldine - WV (21:24)
What are your thoughts on the Sinner's Prayer? Is it biblical?Leonard - Oklahoma City, OK (24:00)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/17/24), Hank answers the following questions:

How does the average Christian sort through the evidence of the fossil record?Norm - Fort Wayne, IN (0:48)
How do I witness to an evolutionist?Bob - Sioux Falls, SD (2:49)
Is the historicity of Christ’s resurrection important?Barney - Edmonton, AB (8:43)
What would you say to a Christian who is constantly questioning and doubting the existence of God?Barney - Edmonton, AB (20:28)
In Genesis 22:2, why did God tell Abraham to sacrifice his only son, Isaac, since he had two sons?John - St. Cloud, FL (23:20)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/16/24), Hank answers the following questions:

What are your thoughts on Marcus Borg and his book, Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time?Carl - Fort Worth, TX (0:42)
How do you interpret 1 Thessalonians 4 and the doctrine of the rapture?Lonnie - St. Louis, MO (4:03)
Will there be a massive conversion of Jews after the second coming of Christ? Can you explain the partial blindness of the Jews in Romans 11:25?Mike - Detroit, MI (8:01)
If there was only good in heaven, how did Satan turn to evil?Francisco - OK (15:12)
Why was Abraham said to have waited patiently in Hebrews 6:15, but in Genesis, he couldn’t wait for the promised child and had Ismael with Hagar?David - LA (17:56)
If there is only one general resurrection, what is the first resurrection mentioned in Revelation chapter 20?Darrell - Richmond, VA (21:28)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank describes the tremendous contributions made by scientists who held to a biblical worldview, and how science and philosophy without theology, lead to ignorance.

Hank also answers the following questions:

What is the order of Melchizedek? Where did he come from? How is he related to Jesus Christ?Brian - MO (5:33)
Can you explain Supernova 1987A, and why that is proof of an old earth?Travis - NE (15:12)
In Genesis, where did the other people besides Adam and Eve come from?Reagan - OK (20:20)
Did God have a beginning? Susan - Ocean Springs, MS (21:27)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/13/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Will practicing homosexuals go to heaven or hell?Robert - Dallas, TX (0:56)
What is the justification for creating a new denomination instead of reforming it? Matthew - Monroe City, MO (6:16)
Did God appear as a literal cloud to the Israelites in Exodus?Mike - CA (15:11)
I am trying to balance the fact that God is sovereign with James 5, which teaches that we should pray for the sick. What are your thoughts?David - Richmond, VA (16:51)
If Eve sinned first, how did death enter through Adam? Is this a diminishing of Eve’s relationship to God?Kristin - Fairfax, VA (18:37)
I am disillusioned with the way our country is headed. Is there a biblical course of action we can take?Gerry - MO (20:01)
How do I address and refute the claims of Scientology?Sharron - Nashville, TN (22:25)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/12/24), Hank asserts that despite popular opinion, the theory of evolution is not settled science because it offers no proof that humans evolved from hominids.

Hank also answers the following questions:

Must we pray that the Kingdom will come, or has it already come?Paula - Latrobe, PA (8:39)
Can you explain what modest apparel means in 1 Timothy 2:9?Kate - Washington, MO (15:13)
How does Micah 6:8 apply to us today?Tom - Sequim, WA (17:22)
I had an out-of-body experience. Can you give me some advice?Morgan – St. Louis, MO (21:25)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/11/24), Hank recalls one of the most epic events in American history that took place 23 years ago—the Manhattan massacre of September 11, 2001. And yet in those 23 years, we have largely become complacent to the Islamic terrorism that spawned its devastation. Some have forgotten, and others are blithely unaware of the reality that Islam is the only significant religious system in the history of the human race with a socio-political structure of laws that mandate violence against the infidel. And that this graphic global reality makes Islam a religious ideology espousing terrorism as a permanent policy rather than a temporary expedient. Tragically, the current narrative is that to tell the truth in this regard is tantamount to radicalizing Muslims and exacerbating hostilities that might otherwise lie dormant. That narrative is, of course, patently false. We are at a tipping point in history. While squarely in the blind spot of the West, Christians in the Middle East face mass genocide. Concurrently, a demographic time bomb threatens a Western world seemingly blind to the polygamous rush of migrant Muslims filling the vacuum left by aging, dying, and aborted Europeans. The only real solution to a disintegrating West and resurgent Islam is the power of the Gospel. Thus, says Hank, it is crucial for the church to awaken from a diabetic coma brought on by a steady diet of fast-food Christianity. We must not only be intellectually equipped to communicate the truth of the gospel via answers, biblical literacy, and countering cults—but also be internally equipped during this anti-Judeo-Christian moment. What that means is that the church must be energized for its mission—by a power that is in it but not of it, as underscored by the Apostle Paul in Colossians 1:29. This is the energy that alone is sufficient to empower a twenty-first-century Pentecost moment.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/10/24), Hank answers the following questions:

If we use the word tested instead of tempted in Matthew chapter 4, wouldn’t this harmonize the rest of Scripture, which states that God cannot be tempted?James – NJ (2:23)
Why did Jesus curse the fig tree? Why does the passage go on to say that it wasn’t the season for fruit if the application is about not bearing fruit as we should?Mary – Modesto, CA (7:56)
Who were the wise men? How would they have known about the star and its meaning?Josephine – Wichita, KS (15:11)
Could you give some insight about the Documentary Hypothesis, JEDP? John – New York, NY (20:03)
Can Satan read our thoughts? If not, why does he seem to know exactly how to tempt us? Is it wrong then to pray or confess our sins out loud?Mary – OK (22:21)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/09/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Can you explain the Millennial reign of Christ and the binding of Satan?Jared - OH (1:12)
Is it acceptable to be intimate with your spouse while fasting?Robert - Winston Salem, NC (8:38)
Is the Dmanisi skull proof of evolution? Is this a certain kind within a species?Don - Oklahoma City, OK (15:12)
Can you define the terms allegory, figuration, and typology?Sean - Calgary, AB (20:19)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the question that many skeptics use against Christianity: can God create a rock so heavy that He cannot move it?

Hank also answers the following questions:

Is it okay to refer to God as He or She? Sharon - Seattle, WA (3:47)
My pastor endorses T.D. Jakes, what are your thoughts on his teachings? Deion - Freemont, CA (6:48)
Are there actual mansions in heaven that we will be living in?Moses - Chicago, IL(15:13)
Can you address the Mormon doctrine of preexistence?Joe - Denver, CO(17:09)
Can you explain what you mean when you say our resurrected bodies will be organizationally different?Doug - Daily City, CA(23:24)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/06/24), Hank describes the tremendous contributions made by scientists who held to a biblical worldview, and how science and philosophy without theology, lead to ignorance.

Hank also answers the following questions:

What is the order of Melchizedek? Where did he come from? How is he related to Jesus Christ?Brian - MO (5:33)
What is the difference between Baptists and Christians?Jacquelyn - Manhattan, KS (15:12)
What are your thoughts on the rapture?Deidra - Raleigh, NC (18:17)
My granddaughter says that she sees ghosts. Can you give me some advice on how to handle this?Rhonda - IL (23:01)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/05/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Can you explain Luke 9:62, and what it means to put your hand to the plow and look back? Is Jesus addressing backsliders? Robert - Baltimore, MD (1:18)
Will we recognize our loved ones in heaven?Whitney - South Haven, MS (3:42)
Was Paul a homosexual?Helen - Madera, CA (5:40)
What are your thoughts on the teaching of Joseph Prince?Sheila - Garner, NC (8:03)
Are Mormons Christians? Is Mormonism a cult?Shirley - Farmington, UT (15:10)
Does God still permit Satan to harm people as He did in the life of Job? Irving - Tucson, AZ (22:58)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/04/24), Hank answers the following questions:

What is your opinion of The Gideons International?Ian - Oklahoma City, OK (1:23)
Can you be a political liberal and still be a Christian?Ian - Oklahoma City, OK (2:57)
I’ve been dealing with debilitating back pain; how can I find hope in God and a sense of purpose?Isabella - MI (4:22)
Can you address the prophecies of St. Malachy concerning the Popes?Andy - Nashville, TN (15:11)
Did our souls preexist our bodies? How would you interpret 1 Corinthians 2:7 in this regard?Carl - Fort Worth, TX (17:47)
Is the music in worship as important as the lyrics?Ray - Marshall, TX (23:10)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/03/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Why was Satan allowed into God’s presence in Job 1?Elmer - Turlock, CA (0:58)
How can I comfort my sister who lost her daughter to suicide?Lisa - Raleigh, NC (2:54)
What are the signs of a good house church?Sarah - Kansas City, MO (8:34)
Can you explain Supernova 1987A, and why that is proof of an old earth?Travis - NE (15:12)
In Genesis, where did the other people besides Adam and Eve come from?Reagan - OK (20:20)
Did God have a beginning? Susan - Ocean Springs, MS (21:27)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/02/24), Hank wishes all of you a happy Labor Day and details the Labor Day holiday that God gave us long before the government did—our Sabbath Day rest. Just as we rest today on Labor Day, the Lord commands us to rest on the Sabbath each week. “Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your ox, your donkey or any of your animals, nor any foreigner residing in your towns, so that your male and female servants may rest, as you do” (Deut. 5:13-14 NIV). So our Labor Day holiday according to God is our Sabbath Day rest, which begs the question: why do Christians rest from their labor on the first day of the week (Sunday), rather than the last day of the week (Saturday)? The answer, says Hank, is encapsulated in just one word—resurrection. Hank also discusses something else that comes to his mind when he thinks about the word labor, and that is what Paul says in 1 Corinthians chapter 3, that each person will be rewarded according to their own labor. In other words, what we do now in this life counts for all eternity. Hank uses the illustration of his invitation to play Cypress Point, which he claims to be the most spectacular golf course on Earth. For months he beat his body into submission while dreaming of the day he would experience walking its fairways. Without his strenuous preparations, he would have still experienced the same breathtaking views, however, all his hard work added immeasurably to his experience. That is what heaven will be like. As phenomenal as Cypress Point is, it pales in comparison to what paradise restored will be. Hank spent one day at a golf haven; he will spend an eternity in God’s heaven. It stands to reason, therefore, that he would put a lot more labor into preparing for an eternity in heaven with God than he did for playing eighteen holes of golf.

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

How can I convince someone that the Bible’s prohibition of homosexuality isn’t hate speech?Matt - Denver, CO(0:51)
Can you address Unitarian Universalists and give me an overview of their teachings?Dwayne - Newton, MA(2:28)
What is your view of the rapture? How is it different from the second coming of Christ?Lori - El Dorado, MO(4:43)
Why exactly are Jehovah’s Witnesses not Christians? Is it only because they deny the deity of Jesus or are there other reasons?Josephine - Wichita, KS(15:44)
What are your thoughts on Orson Pratt’s view of the Trinity? How does the Mormon view differ from Christianity?RC - Kansas City, MO(17:31)
What happens to Christians who commit sins such as murder or divorce?Fred - Chattanooga, TN(20:48)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/30/24), Hank answers the question that many skeptics use against Christianity: can God create a rock so heavy that He cannot move it?

Hank also answers the following questions:

Is it okay to refer to God as He or She? Sharon - Seattle, WA (3:46)
My pastor endorses T.D. Jakes, what are your thoughts on his teachings? Deion - Freemont, CA (6:47)
Why are the genealogies in Matthew and Luke different?Josephine - Wichita, KS (15:14)
Could God have used a controlled form of evolution to create biological life?Derrick - St. Louis, MO (19:11)
What is the difference between sins that are an abomination to God, and those that are not?Robin - St. Louis, MO (22:58)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/29/24), Hank answers the following questions:

What can Christian parents do about teen promiscuity?Jo - Kansas City, KS(1:01)
What are your thoughts on tithing? What does Scripture say about it?Michael - Tulsa, OK(16:00)
When Muslims build mosques in my area, is it a violation of the First Commandment?Steve - Edmonton, AB(20:50)
My supervisor doesn’t want me to share the gospel with coworkers. What should I do?Dan - Sioux City, IA(23:48)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/28/24), Hank answers the following questions:

What happens to children when they die? Do they go to heaven?Paul- Trenton, NJ(0:47)
What is the biblical teaching on drug addiction?Doug- Edmonton, AB(3:21)
As a father who did not raise my children in the Christian faith, how can I witness to them now?Ray - Fort Worth, TX(5:32)
I caught my wife in an affair. What is the biblical teaching on how to reconcile and move on?Chad- Greensboro, NC(15:13)
Can you address Jesus only baptism?Dave - Santa Rosa, CA(20:11)
Why does it seem that Christians are more likely to object to transsexuals than homosexuals?Stephanie - Lebanon, MO(23:28)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/27/24), Hank answers the following questions:

I am struggling with employment choices and thinking about changing careers. How can I listen to God’s voice in this circumstance?Carolyn - Kansas City, MO(0:55)
How can I answer my friend who holds to the gap theory in Genesis?Nick - St. Louis, MO(5:05)
Are there actual mansions in heaven that we will be living in?Moses - Chicago, IL(15:13)
Can you address the Mormon doctrine of preexistence?Joe - Denver, CO(17:09)
Can you explain what you mean when you say our resurrected bodies will be organizationally different?Doug - Daily City, CA(23:24)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/26/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Do you need to pray for the salvation of someone who claims to be a Christian but doesn’t pray, read the Bible, or go to church? Steve - Nashville, TN(0:45)
My pastor told me he does not believe in the inerrancy and infallibility of the Bible, prophecy, or a historical Adam and Eve. How should I handle this? David - San Antonio, TX(6:14)
In Matthew chapter 4, was Jesus tempted or just tested by the devil? James - NC(18:30)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank’s guest is Dr. Craig Evans, Distinguished Professor of Christian Origins at Houston Christian University and a featured scholar in the documentary film, Fragments of Truth: Ancient Documents, New Discoveries. Hank and Dr. Evans discuss if we can trust the Bible, how archeology supports the authenticity of biblical narratives, how Misquoting Jesus inspired Dr. Evans to correct Bart Ehrman’s misrepresentations of biblical manuscripts, if the claim by Bart Ehrman that the Bible has been altered is true, and the problem of historical and biblical illiteracy.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/23/24), Hank answers the following questions:

In Acts chapter 1, was choosing Mathias to replace Judas a mistake?Carrie - Overland Park, KS(1:01)
What did Jesus mean when He said He came to fulfill the law? Jen - Sylvan Lake, AB(2:52)
Can you explain when we are to turn the other cheek?Sarah - Kansas City, MO(5:09)
What happens when we die? Do we go directly to heaven? Arley - Nebraska City, NE(7:17)
Is the Millennium the time you suggested that heaven and earth will converge?Arley - Nebraska City, NE(16:42)
Is homosexuality a choice that people make, or is it something they are born with?Keith - Topeka, KS(20:44)
Can you explain the first resurrection mentioned in Revelation 20? Brian - Baxter, TN(23:48)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/22/24), Hank answers the following questions:

How can I convince someone that the Bible’s prohibition of homosexuality isn’t hate speech?Matt - Denver, CO(0:51)
Can you address Unitarian Universalists and give me an overview of their teachings?Dwayne - Newton, MA(2:28)
What is your view of the rapture? How is it different from the second coming of Christ?Lori - El Dorado, MO(4:42)
Are those saved during the tribulation the guests at the marriage supper of the Lamb? Will this take place after the battle of Armageddon?Lucien - Vallejo, CA(16:00)
How do I determine whether the songs at my church are glorifying to God or just worldly entertainment?Beverly - Clarksville, TN(18:14)
What are the biblical grounds for divorce and remarriage? Is there anything wrong with enjoying being single?Lori - Oakland, CA(23:39)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/21/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Is Ezekiel 13 relevant for us today? Are there still prophets today?Maureen - San Antonio, TX(0:56)
How can I help Mormons understand the significance of the cross? What is the best way to witness to them?Tyler - Salt Lake City, UT(6:40)
Is it possible to see ghosts?Stacy - La Vergne, TN(8:30)
Is the phrase “lovers of self” in 2 Timothy 3:2, referring to masturbation?Reginald - Bedford, OH(15:11)
Will calling someone a fool send you to hell according to Matthew 5:22?Leslie - Fair Play, MO(17:04)
I am having strange, repetitive dreams. Can you help me interpret them? Are these warnings from God?Tim - San Jose, CA(20:44)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/20/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Do the genealogies give us the age of the Earth?Scott - St. Louis, MO(1:12)
Since Christ was raised physically, can you help me understand where He is now?Tony - KS(3:59)
Did non-Jews living in the times of the Old Testament have a chance for salvation?Zach - Cameron, MO(6:20)
What is your view of The Message Bible?Colin - Atlanta, GA(9:23)
Why exactly are Jehovah’s Witnesses not Christians? Is it only because they deny the deity of Jesus or are there other reasons?Josephine - Wichita, KS(15:44)
What are your thoughts on Orson Pratt’s view of the Trinity? How does the Mormon view differ from Christianity?RC - Kansas City, MO(17:31)
What happens to Christians who commit sins such as murder or divorce?Fred - Chattanooga, TN(20:47)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/19/24), Hank shares his thoughts on the many problems inherent in the Neo-Darwinian paradigm. Hank relates his struggle with creationism as a boy and how at the age of 29 he finally embraced a Christian worldview.

Hank also answers the following questions:

Can you clarify your comments on a letter you read on the air recently concerning God’s chosen people?Jannette - Chicago, IL(4:40)
How old is the earth?Natalie - AK(15:39)
Will children who die before being old enough to confess and believe in Christ go to hell?Brendon - Kearney, NE(20:57)
What’s your view on the doctrine of election?Brendon - Kearney, NE(22:58)

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

Jeremiah 7:31 says, “…nor did it come into my mind.” If God knows everything, why does He make statements like this?Sarah - Erie, CO(0:50)
When I pray, how do I separate what the Word of Faith teachers call faith and true biblical faith? Can a person command God in prayer?Gloria - BC(5:32)
Why did God create us if He knew we would fail?Karen - Kansas City, KS(15:13)
Can a Christian be a Democrat? I’m conflicted because Republicans don’t seem to support Christian values like helping the poor. Josie - El Paso, TX(18:32)
Can you explain Jesus’ words on the cross, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Wasn’t He pointing to the Psalms? BJ - OK(23:42)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/16/24), Hank discusses how some people misuse the Bible to promote racism, highlighting a letter he received from someone who claims that the Negro—or Hebrew Israelites—are God’s chosen people and uses Scriptures out of context to make their claim.

Hank also answers the following questions:

What are your thoughts on William Branham? Was he a false prophet?Ken - Springfield, MO(6:56)
Should Christians attend the Broadway musical The Book of Mormon?Laura - San Antonio, TX(15:12)
Are there any extra-biblical accounts of what Stephen said about the destruction of the Temple in Acts 6?Christopher - Northville, MI(17:32)
Did those living in the New Testament times expect Jesus to return in their lifetime?Christopher - Northville, MI(20:25)
Was the parable of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16 a true story? Is there a literal hell?Louis - Detroit, MI(23:56)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/15/24), we pick up where we ended on our previous broadcast and present more of an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank is talking with Dr. Craig Evans, Distinguished Professor of Christian Origins at Houston Christian University and a featured scholar in the documentary film, Fragments of Truth: Ancient Documents, New Discoveries. Hank and Dr. Evans discuss the science of textual criticism and the process of dating ancient manuscripts, textual variants and their frequencies, the etymology of the term autograph, the discipline of textual criticism, how we know that the four Gospels were actually written by Mathew, Mark, Luke, and John; what a gloss is, and addressing the long ending of Mark.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/14/24), we pick up where we ended on our previous broadcast and present more of an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank is talking with Dr. Craig Evans, Distinguished Professor of Christian Origins at Houston Christian University and a featured scholar in the documentary film, Fragments of Truth: Ancient Documents, New Discoveries. Hank and Dr. Evans discuss the mistake of taking the Bible for granted, P45—the most ancient collection of all four Gospels, if the late dating of many New Testament biblical scholars is arbitrary or biased, the eyewitness testimony of biblical authors, and viewing the life of Christ using extra-biblical historical accounts.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/13/24), we pick up where we ended on our previous broadcast and present more of an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank is talking with Dr. Craig Evans, Distinguished Professor of Christian Origins at Houston Christian University and a featured scholar in the documentary film, Fragments of Truth: Ancient Documents, New Discoveries. Hank and Dr. Evans discuss how Jesus taught his disciples to communicate, the two sides of Bart Ehrman, how long the original manuscripts of the Bible were kept in circulation, the difference between papyrus and parchment and how they were used for biblical manuscripts, and the significance of the early fragments of the New Testament such as P52 (an early fragment from the Gospel of John).

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/12/24), we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank’s guest is Dr. Craig Evans, Distinguished Professor of Christian Origins at Houston Christian University and a featured scholar in the documentary film, Fragments of Truth: Ancient Documents, New Discoveries. Hank and Dr. Evans discuss if we can trust the Bible, how archeology supports the authenticity of biblical narratives, how Misquoting Jesus inspired Dr. Evans to correct Bart Ehrman’s misrepresentations of biblical manuscripts, if the claim by Bart Ehrman that the Bible has been altered is true, and the problem of historical and biblical illiteracy.

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

Is the apostasy spoken of in 2 Timothy 4:3-4, happening today?Ron - Prescott, AZ(1:17)
Do you believe in a young earth or an old earth?Phil - Grand Rapids, MI(3:53)
Is it okay for Christians to live ascetic lives? What about abstaining from watching movies and so forth?John - Parker, CO(7:51)
My daughter is leaving her husband for another woman. Can you give me some advice?Scott - Winter Haven, FL(15:41)
What is the biblical view on being “slain in the spirit”?Mandela - Vancouver, BC(17:46)
In your view of the end times, what is the timeline and what is to come?Rich - Spokane, WA(21:47)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/09/24), Hank answers the following questions:

I attended a church that denies the Trinity and says that we don’t need to ask for forgiveness for sin. Where do these teachings come from?Lily - Sioux City, IA(0:51)
What are your thoughts on those who claim to be Christians, but not born-again Christians?Phil - Grand Rapids, MI(15:11)
I pastor a small church and I hear you talk about the need to be in a healthy well-balanced church. How can I make sure my congregation is healthy?Melvin - Irving, TX(17:58)
Is there a place in the Bible where God commands us not to drink any alcohol at all?Renee - NC(24:53)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/08/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Jeremiah 7:31 says, “…nor did it come into my mind.” If God knows everything, why does He make statements like this?Sarah - Erie, CO(0:51)
When I pray, how do I separate what the Word of Faith teachers call faith and true biblical faith? Can a person command God in prayer?Gloria - BC(5:32)
What are your thoughts on G.H. Pember’s book, Earth’s Earliest Ages, and his view on the gap theory in Genesis chapter 1? Nick - St. Louis, MO(15:12)
What book of the Bible do you get your view of the Sunday Sabbath from? Aren’t we supposed to keep the Commandments?Lois - Huntsville, AL(19:08)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/07/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Is it okay for women to sell or donate their eggs to a fertility clinic?Morgan - St. Louis, MO(0:48)
Do you have any resources for a weekly Bible Study?Roger - KS(5:57)
Do you believe that only the King James Version is the Word of God?Rick - Lincoln, NE(7:30)
Why did God create us if He knew we would fail?Karen - Kansas City, KS(15:13)
Can a Christian be a Democrat? I’m conflicted because Republicans don’t seem to support Christian values like helping the poor. Josie - El Paso, TX(18:32)
Can you explain Jesus’ words on the cross, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Wasn’t He pointing to the Psalms? BJ - OK(23:42)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/06/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Does God still create angels today, or is there only a finite amount?Barry - Irvine, CA(0:59)
Was the first rainfall during the time of Noah’s flood?Sherman - Overland Park, KS(2:04)
As someone raised on dispensationalism and premillennialism, how can I begin to recover from these teachings?Mark - Nashville, TN(4:06)
Can you explain what Paul meant concerning tongues in 1 Corinthians 14:3?Jordan - KS(15:41)
When the devil and a third of the angels fell, where did they fall to?Thomas - Raleigh, NC(18:57)
Should Christians practice washing the feet of others as Jesus did?Sherri - Oklahoma City, OK(21:10)
Where did sin come from? How did Satan know how to sin? Matt - Smyrna, TN(23:39)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/05/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Since Nero committed suicide, how can he be the beast? Revelation 19:20 says the beast was thrown alive into the lake of fire.Ian - Oklahoma City, OK(2:30)
After I was divorced I met another man. Did the Holy Spirit lead me to this man?Katherine - Tulsa, OK(6:31)
Can you elaborate on your comments about the woman who rides the beast in Revelation?Steve - San Mateo, CA(8:24)
Are you a partial preterist? Why do you disagree with other teachers on eschatology?Mark - High River, BC(15:44)
Will there be pets in heaven? Will they experience some sort of eternal life?John - Hollywood, CA(21:27)
Must I speak in tongues to be saved?Rich - Anderson, SC(23:45)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares his thoughts on theistic evolution and the biblical account of creation, which teaches that kinds reproduce after their own kind.

Hank also answers the following questions:

What are your thoughts on Francis Collins and theistic evolution?Bill - Meadow Vista, CA (3:06)
What are your thoughts on Genesis 6 and the Nephilim?Cecil - Charlotte, NC (16:03)
Why do Christians worship on Sunday? Isn’t the Sabbath on Saturday?Robert - Jacksonville, FL (18:42)
My sister went to a medium. How did the medium know personal information about my family?Mark - Tulsa, OK (20:23)
Why is Jacob called the father of the Samaritans in John 4:12?Tim - Kansas City, MO (23:33)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/02/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Can you explain what the Jehovah’s Witnesses believe?Andrew - MO(1:11)
In John 10:34, when Jesus says, “you are gods,” what does He mean?Gregory - St. Louis, MO(6:28)
My daughter is leaving her husband for another woman. Can you give me some advice?Scott - Winter Haven, FL(15:41)
What is the biblical view on being “slain in the spirit”?Mandela - Vancouver, BC(17:46)
In your view of the end times, what is the timeline, and what is to come?Rich - Spokane, WA(21:47)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/01/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Do you think there is significance to the fact that God called many men while they were already working?Craig - Austin, TX(1:19)
Was the tower of Babel a literal place? What languages did they speak? Did God literally confuse all of the languages?Mike - Kansas City, MO(6:23)
Ephesians 2:6 describes us as being seated in heavenly places. This doesn’t mean that we are actually in two places at once, does it?Mike - Oklahoma City, OK(15:13)
Can you explain tithes and offerings?Debra - Laverne, TN(17:33)
What about those who have never heard the gospel?Bobby - Dover, DE(21:20)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/31/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Is the apostasy spoken of in 2 Timothy 4:3-4, happening today?Ron - Prescott, AZ(1:17)
Do you believe in a young earth or an old earth?Phil - Grand Rapids, MI(3:53)
Is it okay for Christians to live ascetic lives? What about abstaining from watching movies and so forth?John - Parker, CO(7:51)
What are your thoughts on dispensationalism?Dan - Sioux City, IA(15:14)
If God is all-powerful, why didn’t He create the world in one day?Sidney - Marion, AR(18:21)
Can you explain Ezekiel’s vision of the wheels? What do the many eyes symbolize?Ronald - Houston, TX(20:22)
How does the heaven Jesus spoke about in the Lord’s Prayer relate to the New Heaven and New Earth spoken of in Revelation?Harvey - WA(24:12)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/30/24), Hank answers the following questions:

What is the best way to defend the virgin birth of Jesus?Robert - Kansas City, MO(1:15)
Did God create the dinosaurs? What about Behemoth and Leviathan, as mentioned in the book of Job?Scott - Springfield, MO(6:28)
Is Big Bang cosmology true? If so, is it compatible with the Christian worldview?Jacob - Nashville, TN(15:13)
Is it okay to eat pork today since the Old Testament prohibits it?Bob - Boynton Beach, FL(24:26)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/29/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Do you hold to the amillennial view of eschatology?Jason - NC(1:03)
Can you explain the doctrine of election? If God chooses us, how can it be said that we choose Him?Jason - Memphis, TN(4:27)
Can you help me answer a Muslim who says, if Jesus is God why would He pray, “Not my will” in Matthew 26:39?Brian - Princeton, IN(15:12)
In 2 Thessalonians 2:6-7, who is the one restraining in this passage?Josh - Nashville, TN(18:35)
What is your opinion of the ministry of Tony Campolo?Jean - Calgary, AB(24:24)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank features The Complete Bible Answer Book: Collector’s Edition: Revised and Expanded. What do you do when you don’t know the answer to a question? “Research and return” is Hank’s policy when asked a question on the Bible Answer Man that he is unsure of—something we should all practice when we are unsure of an answer. This collector’s edition pays testament to the policy of research and return—as each answer was returned to and painstakingly researched to ensure the utmost of accuracy. This revised and expanded collector’s edition contains over 210 questions and answers to help seekers and skeptics alike sort through the truth on topics such as the reliability of the Bible, basic apologetics, creation, spiritual growth, ethics, religions and cults, the resurrection and afterlife, and many more issues vital to a better understanding of God in Christ and our relationship to Him.