Bible Answer Man Podcast with Hank Hanegraaff

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/26/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Can you explain the phrase “when the perfect has come,” in 1 Corinthians 13:10?Marine - San Diego, TX(2:30)
What is the biblical teaching on the holiness of God? If God is too holy to look on sin, how could Jesus come in the Incarnation?Dave - Oldfield, MO(5:30)
Did Jesus live for 33 years? Based on when He was born, shouldn’t He have died when He was about 35-38 years old?Dennis - Longview, TX(15:15)
Will the future antichrist be a man, or will there be just a spirit of antichrist in the world?Drew - Fresno, CA(18:04)
Is it possible to blaspheme the Holy Spirit after your conversion?Aaron - Springdale, AK(20:13)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/25/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Does Satan have the power to read our minds?Michelle - Vancouver, BC(0:54)
Is Hell a literal place of fire?Maggie - St. Louis, MO(2:13)
Is it true that when Christ returns, those who are alive in Christ will escape death?Brian - Syracuse, NY(5:14)
In John 17:20-26, Jesus prayed “that they may all be one.” Why then are there so many denominations?Dan - Huntingburg, IN(7:47)
What is the biblical teaching on the Antichrist?Christina - OK(15:12)
Would Cain’s murder of Abel have been considered a sin at the time since it was before the Mosaic Law?Jonathan - El Paso, TX(22:31)

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

What is your view of the rapture? Is it pre or post-tribulation?Tom - Oklahoma City, OK(0:51)
How will same-sex marriage destroy the family unit?John - Edmonton, AB(5:50)
As a Christian, how should I view war?Katrina - Bentonville, AK(8:12)
What is the biblical significance of modern-day Israel?Dan - Vancouver, BC(15:13)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/23/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Does Luke’s genealogy give us any information on the age of the human race?Mike - Columbus, OH(0:53)
I’m against same-sex marriage, but why should we advocate for laws prohibiting it?Ron - Kansas City, MO(4:09)
Do you hold to a preterist or futurist view of Revelation?Steve - St. Charles, MO(15:12)
I recently attended a church that changed the Lord’s Prayer to say, “Our Friend in heaven, hallowed be Your name.” Should I be offended by this?Inez - Ocean Park, WA(17:00)
Was Zechariah the father of Jesus?Doug - St. Louis, MO(23:07)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/15/24), Hank answers the following questions:

If someone gets divorced and remarried, are they in a perpetual state of adultery?David - PA(1:13)
Is sickness related to sin in our lives?Susan - Kansas City, MO(3:58)
What does the word “iniquity” mean?Brandon - Louisville, KT(8:37)
Is it wrong for our motivation for tithing to be a financial blessing?Curtis - St. Louis, MO(15:10)
Do you believe that sins have spirits associated with them that can be transferred to other people?Jonathan - El Paso, TX(19:16)
What is your opinion of the Aramaic English New Testament by Andrew Gabriel Roth?Laura - Butte, MT(20:29)
When we die, do we go immediately to Heaven or do we rest until the coming of Jesus? Vincent - KS(21:18)

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

How can I witness to a co-worker who is an atheist?Violet - Greensboro, NC (0:53)
What’s wrong with Heaven having streets of gold? Why can’t we take this literally?Rob - St. Peters, MO (4:40)
Was the flood of Noah’s day global or local?Grant - Phoenix, AZ (15:14)
How do you interpret Matt 24:34? Does this relate to the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D., or to the distant future?Doug - Lincoln, NE (17:40)
Do you believe that God created mankind with free will, and thereby created the potential for evil?Cole - Hastings, NE (20:15)
If the Bible is the one and only guide for Christians, why isn’t it clearer?Jonathan - Chandler, AZ (22:40)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/12/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Is it acceptable for a church to sue a contractor who failed to meet his obligations?Roy - Birmingham, AL(0:45)
Does John 5:28-29; 6:39, 40, 44, 54 refute the idea of a pre-tribulation rapture?Mike - Morristown, TN(5:23)
What is the significance of forty days in the Bible?Lily - Port Orchard, WA(8:32)
Will there be a secret rapture as well as a final resurrection? Can you explain what the Bible means by “one will be taken and one left”?Marie - Vancouver, BC(15:13)
How can I share the gospel with an agnostic?Heidi - Seattle, WA(20:49)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/11/24), Hank talks about the popularization in modern media of people communicating with the dead, a practice that is clearly denounced in the Bible. In a biblical worldview, ghosts are the stuff of superstition. And yet, that kind of superstition is the stock-in-trade of modern culture; the gullible have turned from God to ghosts and incessant inquiries concerning the gloom that lies ahead.

Hank also answers the following questions:

If souls are not physical and therefore have no location, how does this relate to the glorified body of Jesus? Where is He now?Roger - Modesto, CA(4:56)
Can we walk around on property and claim it for our own according to Deuteronomy 11:24?Alberto - Savannah, GA(15:11)
Is it necessary to dress up when attending Church? Was Noah’s flood local or global?John - La Honda, CA(18:20)
How can I explain the doctrine of the Trinity to a Mormon?Steve - Salt Lake City, UT(21:57)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/10/24), 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(6:29)
What are the biblical grounds for divorce and remarriage?James - Memphis, TN(8:42)
Why would Jesus speak of hell as fire if He was not talking about literal fire?Mike - Edmonton, AB(15:12)
Do you believe that the rapture has already taken place?Jeff - Olive Branch, MS(24:47)

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

When Jesus comes in the clouds, believers who are alive will be caught up to be with Him. I’ve been told that this happens when the “White Horse” coming described in Revelation 19 occurs. Is this correct?Bill - Fort Wayne, IN(0:49)
Why does Christ command us to forgive our enemies, when His enemies are sent to Gehenna? Isn’t that contradictory?Denise - Calgary, AB(4:44)
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)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/08/24), Hank answers the following questions:

How can I find out what my spiritual gifts are? Eric - Nashville, TN(1:24)
What books most influenced your theology?Jason - Littleton, CO(3:08)
What do you think about spiritual formation classes?Susan - St. Louis, MO(6:53)
What are your thoughts on the idea of Molinism or “middle knowledge,” espoused by theologians such as William Lane Craig?Jim - Atlanta, GA(15:11)
How can I know who I am supposed to marry?Charles - Kansas City, MO(21:42)
Could you comment on the Oneness Pentecostal doctrine of baptism in the name of Jesus only?Deion(23:26)

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

Is the “eye of a needle” in Mark 10:25, a literal gate in Jerusalem?Grant - Phoenix, AZ (0:45)
What is your take on the Sabbath? Why do we worship on Sunday rather than Saturday?Joy - Edmonton, AB (4:17)
I am bipolar. Is it okay for me to see a psychiatrist?Amid - Fremont, CA (7:48)
Is the prophet Elijah in a glorified body since he was taken up and later appeared on the Mount of Transfiguration?Roger - Modesto, CA (15:12)
If we don’t forgive others, in what sense is God our Heavenly Father?Brian - Baxter, TN (17:23)
Did Neanderthals ever exist?Mark - Centerville, MD (21:16)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/05/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Could you clarify the doctrine of the Trinity? Is it appropriate to pray to God, Jesus, or the Holy Spirit?Jay - Elmore, OH(0:52)
What are your thoughts on the teachings of Seventh-day Adventists?Sean - Monroe, WA(7:26)
Could you address the Mormon understanding of the Melchizedek priesthood?Kyle - St. Louis, MO(15:12)
Does God give us signs to guide us into different career paths?Gene - Stockton, MO(20:49)
Can you explain why Muslims object to the deity of Christ?Robert - St. Petersburg, FL(23:06)

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

How can I witness to a co-worker who is an atheist?Violet - Greensboro, NC (0:54)
What’s wrong with Heaven having streets of gold? Why can’t we take this literally?Rob - St. Peters, MO (4:39)
How do you interpret Scripture literally vs. metaphorically? I think you perhaps go too far with metaphorical interpretations.Don - Oklahoma City, OK (15:12)
Does Isaiah 17 refer to modern-day Damascus? Does Israel need to be in a peace treaty before this happens? Larry - Kansas City, KS (22:17)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/03/24), Hank answers the following questions:

How can I consistently live the Christian life? Is there something I am missing?Paul - Wheeling, WV (1:25)
Can someone who continually lies go to heaven? How can I stop lying?Leon - Sayre, OK (5:29)
Should we continue to tithe according to Deuteronomy chapter 14?Bill - St. Louis, MO (15:11)
What is the difference between the spirit and the soul? Is the soul eternal?Andy - St. Louis, MO (18:15)
Can you explain the meaning of Matthew 11:12 to me? Bible translations render this verse differently.Clint - Delta, CO (23:05)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/02/24), Hank answers the following questions:

To what degree should Christians be involved in politics? Jimmy - Florence, MS (1:08)
What are your thoughts on the prosperity gospel?Dominic - ND (6:12)
Why aren’t the Gnostic gospels part of the Bible? Lilah - Muldrow, OK (15:12)
What exactly is meditation upon the word of God?Chris - Tulsa, OK (23:46)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/01/24), Hank answers the following questions:

If you were to focus on one subject when talking with Jehovah’s Witnesses, what would it be?Randy - MO (0:51)
I heard you say that atheists believe that chemical reactions in the brain is what drives humans. Why can’t that be true?Jason - Freemont, OH (5:06)
Was the flood of Noah’s day global, or local?Grant - Phoenix, AZ (15:14)
How do you interpret Matt 24:34? Does this relate to the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D., or to the distant future?Doug - Lincoln, NE (17:40)
Do you believe that God created mankind with free will, and thereby created the potential for evil?Cole - Hastings, NE (20:15)
If the Bible is the one and only guide for Christians, why isn’t it clearer?Jonathan - Chandler, AZ (22:40)

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

What does it mean to pray in the spirit or be in the spirit?Ken - Vancouver, BC (1:01)
You warn us about people like John Hagee. Some of what he says sounds good. Is it wrong to listen to him?Ken - Vancouver, BC (4:50)
What is the difference between a sin nature and a satanic nature?Brandy - Tulsa, OK (5:53)
Must we obey the Old Testament law?Hubert - Fayetteville, AR (15:12)
Why do we as Christians condemn homosexuality, yet fail to condemn other sins? Jason - Lawton, OK (20:58)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/29/24), Hank concludes the four-part argument for the resurrection of Jesus Christ, transformation. What happened as a result of the resurrection is unprecedented. In the span of a few hundred years, a small band of insignificant believers succeeded in turning an entire empire upside down. The Twelve—minus Judas, plus Paul—were radically revolutionized. Peter, once afraid of being exposed as a follower of Christ, became a lion of the faith. Paul, the ceaseless persecutor, became the chief proselytizer of the Gentiles. Within weeks of the resurrection, not just a few, but an entire community of thousands of Jews, willingly transformed the spiritual and sociological traditions underscoring their national identity. Of one thing Hank has become certain—if twenty-first-century Christians would grasp the reality of resurrection like first-century Christians did, their lives would be totally transformed.

Today, Great and Holy Friday, “he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5 NIV). As Theanthropos (God-Man), the spotless Lamb of God lived a perfectly sinless human life and died a sinner’s death to sufficiently atone once for all for the sins of humanity. Isaiah not only foreshadows the death of Christ but His resurrection as well. Isaiah prophetically looks forward to the resurrection of “a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering” as the earnest of our resurrection on the last day. “After the suffering of his soul,” says Isaiah, “he will see the light of life and be satisfied.” In like fashion, our bodies will be resurrected from the dust of the ground. Jesus, who fulfills the entire mosaic of Old Testament resurrection prophecies left no doubt about this coming resurrection: “Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice and come out—those who have done what is good will rise to live, and those who have done what is evil will rise to be condemned” (John 5:28-29 NIV). If Christ had not himself been resurrected, the promise that he will resurrect dry bones in scattered graves would be as empty as the tomb guaranteeing its fulfillment.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/28/24), Hank moves on to the third part of the four-part argument for the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the appearances of Christ. In the Acts of the Apostles, Dr. Luke writes that Jesus gave the disciples “many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God” (Acts 1:3 NIV). Likewise, the apostle Paul exudes confidence in the appearances of Christ (1 Corinthians 15). And like Paul, Peter in his powerful Pentecost proclamation confidently communicated that many credible eyewitnesses could confirm the fact of Christ’s physical post-resurrection appearances (Acts 2:29-32). One thing can be stated with ironclad certainty. The apostles did not merely propagate Christ’s teachings, they were absolutely positive that he had appeared to them in the flesh. Additionally, the apostles claimed that Christ appeared to hundreds of people who were still alive. It would have been one thing to attribute these supernatural experiences to people who had already died. It was quite another to attribute them to multitudes who were still alive and available for cross-examination.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/27/24), Hank continues the trek from Palm Sunday—when Jesus Christ rode into Jerusalem precisely the way that Zechariah said he would—to Easter. Yesterday Hank began to talk about the four-part argument that Saint Paul gives in 1 Corinthians 15 which underscores the fact that Christ has risen from the dead. Today Hank moves on to the second part of the argument, the empty tomb. As it is incontrovertible that Christ suffered fatal torment, so too, it is certain beyond reasonable doubt that Christ was buried in the tomb of Joseph of Arimathea and that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures. Were it not true, Christianity would not have survived the tomb containing the remains of the Messiah. As the reliability of the resurrection is undermined in the media, Christians must be prepared to demonstrate that Jesus was buried and that on Easter morning some two thousand years ago the tomb was indeed empty. Hank also addresses a question that comes up often on the Bible Answer Man broadcast, “was Jesus really in the grave for three days and three nights?”

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/26/24), Hank focuses on the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We spend so much time on Christmas and justifiably so because Jesus came in incarnation so that we could experience what it is to take on the divine nature—of course excluding identity of essence. But if there’s no resurrection, there is no hope for Christianity. So, over the next few days, Hank wants to emphasize the significance of resurrection.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/25/24), Hank discusses Jesus Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. This is, of course, celebrated by Christians as Palm Sunday, which the Western Church observed yesterday, and the Eastern Church will celebrate next month. On Palm Sunday, we celebrate Jesus riding into Jerusalem, not as a political messiah, but rather in humility and peace in fulfillment of Zechariah’s famed prophecy: “See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey” (Zechariah 9:9 NIV). Christ’s entrance into Jerusalem announced the establishment of the Kingdom of God. It was a foretaste of the time that He will gather His perfected bride and carry her over the threshold of Jordan into a New Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God.

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

Is there any proof or documentation that Palestinians were evicted from their land in 1948?Josh - MO (1:03)
Why don’t modern-day Jews participate in animal sacrifices? How do they atone for their sins?Ben - Kansas City, MO (5:18)
Can you clarify your comments about the Jews not having a divine right to the land?Toni - Rock Hill, SC (9:13)
How can we say that Jesus gave up his omniscience on earth?Scott - Baton Rouge, LA (15:12)
What is your view of the book The Harbinger by Jonathan Cahn?Kip - Des Moines, IA (24:26)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/22/24), Hank answers the following questions:

What does it mean to pray in the spirit or be in the spirit?Ken - Vancouver, BC (1:01)
You warn us about people like John Hagee. Some of what he says sounds good. Is it wrong to listen to him?Ken - Vancouver, BC (4:49)
What is the difference between a sin nature and a satanic nature?Brandy - Tulsa, OK (5:53)
How do you explain the significance of Mankind in light of the vastness of the Universe?Karen - Franklin, TN (15:13)
I am trying to reconcile the diversity of races from Noah. How do we articulate the biblical position on this?Chris - Cleveland, OH (19:45)
Is John Hagee correct when he teaches that Christ cannot return until all the Jews are back in Israel?Mary - Tacoma, WA (23:18)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/21/24), Hank answers the following questions:

What are your thoughts on those who use Ecclesiastes 8:4 to prove that we should only use the King James Version?Jason – Oak Harbor, OH (0:49)
Is the angel mentioned in John 5:4 a superstition, or did an angel really come down and stir the water?Malik - Columbus, OH (5:14)
Are there modern-day apostles and prophets?Carlos - Garland, UT (15:12)
Do we immediately go to judgment when we die?Carlos - Garland, UT (19:08)
If I love and obey God, can I expect Him to bless me and my family?Adrienne - Greensboro, NC (22:47)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/20/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Is the “eye of a needle” in Mark 10:25, a literal gate in Jerusalem?Grant - Phoenix, AZ (0:45)
What is your take on the Sabbath? Why do we worship on Sunday rather than Saturday?Joy - Edmonton, AB (4:17)
I am bipolar. Is it okay for me to see a psychiatrist?Amid - Fremont, CA (7:48)
Must we obey the Old Testament law?Hubert - Fayetteville, AR (15:12)
Why do we as Christians condemn homosexuality, yet fail to condemn other sins? Jason - Lawton, OK (20:58)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/19/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Can demons hinder our prayers?Tom - Edmonton, AB (1:02)
Is it acceptable to embrace a worldview that allows for fallen angels to have intercourse with women? What are the Nephilim in Genesis 6?David - Edmonton, AB (3:28)
Is the prophet Elijah in a glorified body since he was taken up and later appeared on the Mount of Transfiguration?Roger - Modesto, CA (15:12)
If we don’t forgive others, in what sense is God our Heavenly Father?Brian - Baxter, TN (17:23)
Did Neanderthals ever exist?Mark - Centerville, MD (21:16)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/18/24), Hank celebrates the beginning of the Lenten season, with today being Clean Monday, a day in which we are to leave behind our sinful attitudes. Hank stresses the importance of fasting, one of the predominant themes of the Great Lent. The stomach is like an undisciplined child, forever demanding its fill of empty calories. The discipline of fasting restores one’s balance and self-control.

Hank also answers the following questions:

How can I overcome sin through the power of the Spirit according to Ephesians?Jared - Kansas City, KS (6:05)
I’ve heard you say the flames of hell aren’t literal, so do you believe the waters of the flood covered the entire earth?Brian - Muskogee, OK (8:50)
Do you know anything about God sending Moses and Ezekiel back to preach the Word? Mark - Kalamazoo, MI (15:41)
Are the two natures of Christ easy to understand?Mike - Boone, IA (19:39)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank says a few words about the issue of the age of the universe. The Bible is not designed to give us the age of the universe, but if you look at general revelation you see God’s handiwork. One of the things we see is the reality that nothing travels faster than the speed of light and that billions of light-years separate us from distant galaxies. That leads logically to the assumption that the age of the universe is measured in billions of years, not thousands.

Hank also answers the following questions:

Is speaking in tongues necessary for the infilling of the Holy Spirit? Is it an actual language?Earl - Springfield, MO (3:27)
When Jesus returns, what will He look like?What will we look like after the resurrection?Casey - St. Louis, MO (8:48)
How can I prove to a friend that Christians are not required to keep the Old Testament law?Morgan - Vancouver, BC (15:13)
How was Jesus tempted in the desert since the Bible says that God can’t be tempted?Patrick - Saskatoon, SK (18:40)
Can Darwin’s theory actually produce life?Luke - Liberty Lake, WA (21:51)
As the only Christian in my family, how can I explain that there is more to following Christ than just asking for help when bad things happen?Tony - Pittsburgh, PA (23:28)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/15/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Is there any proof or documentation that Palestinians were evicted from their land in 1948?Josh - MO (1:04)
Why don’t modern-day Jews participate in animal sacrifices? How do they atone for their sins?Ben - Kansas City, MO (5:18)
Can you clarify your comments about the Jews not having a divine right to the land?Toni - Rock Hill, SC (9:12)
Why can’t Genesis 1 be taken literally? Allan - Edmonton, AB (20:00)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/14/24), Hank answers the following questions:

What is the difference between Christianity and the teachings of Jehovah’s Witnesses? James - Springfield, MO (0:58)
Was Jesus all-knowing during his incarnation?Lynne - Charleston, SC (4:14)
Is homosexuality biblical?Michael - Nashville, TN (7:02)
How can we say that Jesus gave up his omniscience on earth?Scott - Baton Rouge, LA (15:12)
What is your view of the book The Harbinger by Jonathan Cahn?Kip - Des Moines, IA (24:26)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/13/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Can you expound on Matthew 16:28 and the second coming of Christ? Is it possible that God created the earth in a mature state?James - Richmond, VA (1:14)
When Jesus died on the cross, does that mean God died?Billy - VA (8:40)
Can you clarify the difference between comprehension and apprehension concerning the Trinity?Albert - Farmington, NM (15:13)
What are your views on the occult?Eddie - Layton, UT (17:40)
Is it possible that God could separate Himself from Himself in the Trinity? Is the mind-body-spirit analogy a good description of this?Will - Branson, MO (20:25)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/12/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Will we be able to eat meat in heaven?Joseph - Baldwin, MO (0:49)
According to Hebrews 1:3-5, how can Jesus the eternal Son of God be begotten?Thomas - Philadelphia, PA (3:16)
What are your thoughts on Youth With A Mission?Brenda - Overland Park, KS (7:49)
How can I instruct my son to respond to evolutionists at school?Kathy - Oklahoma City, OK (16:12)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/11/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Will the Antichrist be a homosexual?Bobby - Oklahoma City, OK (1:00)
Are we still required to follow the Ten Commandments?Robert - St. Petersburg, FL (2:27)
Is Seventh-day Adventism a cult?Justin - Whitehouse, TX (5:49)
Did Eve sin before eating the forbidden fruit?Steve - KS (8:09)
Can you explain the concept of Armageddon as described in Ezekiel?Jason - St. Louis, MO (8:54)
How could Adam and Eve see God after the Fall? The Bible says that no one can see God and live.Sarah - Springfield, MO (16:58)
Have you heard of the Queen James Bible?Raymond - TN (19:45)
Did God predestine the sin of Adam and Eve?Billy - Union, SC (23:40)

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

Can you clarify the biblical teaching of marriage being between a man and a woman?Tom - Jefferson, IA (1:05)
In the story of the woman caught in adultery, when Jesus spoke about, “he who is without sin,” was He referring to the woman’s husband?Tom - Jefferson, IA (2:24)
Does God orchestrate or allow pain and suffering in our lives to teach us things?Melinda - Edwardsville, IL (3:40)
Does Scripture say that there is no chance to accept Christ after death?Kenneth - Kansas City, MO (6:28)
Could God be an extraterrestrial?Jim - Calgary, AB (15:12)
My brother is angry at God and seems to be struggling to figure out his place in life. Do you have a book or advice I can give him to help? Linda - Seattle, WA (17:46)
Is there any biblical justification for the cessation of spiritual gifts, such as tongues and healing?James - Richmond, VA (22:01)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/08/24), Hank answers the following questions:

When was 2 Peter written? Some people argue that Peter couldn’t have written his epistles since he was an uneducated fisherman.Brian - Modesto, CA (0:49)
Why don’t the Jews recognize Jesus as the Messiah?Marcus - San Antonio, TX (3:31)
Isn’t the belief in biblical inerrancy circular reasoning?Peter - Bell Gardens, CA (7:07)
How can I prove to a friend that Christians are not required to keep the Old Testament law?Morgan - Vancouver, BC (15:13)
How was Jesus tempted in the desert since the Bible says that God can’t be tempted?Patrick - Saskatoon, SK (18:40)
Can Darwin’s theory actually produce life?Luke - Liberty Lake, WA (21:51)
As the only Christian in my family, how can I explain that there is more to following Christ than just asking for help when bad things happen?Tony - Pittsburgh, PA (23:28)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/07/24), Hank answers the following questions:

As an atheist, what is wrong with making me the center of the universe?Randall - Richmond, BC (0:49)
What does it mean to be unequally yoked in a relationship?Anne - Calgary, AB (4:17)
Are the teachings of Rod Parsley Biblical?Cole - Lincoln, NE (7:54)
The Bible tells us not to fast openly. Does this mean we need to hide our fasting from our family?Clint- Glenpool, OK (15:13)
Should we prevent others from going on parole from prison?Clint- Glenpool, OK (17:31)
Is it permissible for Christians to be involved in practices that include “chi” and “energy pathways”? Do these energy pathways even exist in the body?Phyllis - NC (19:12)
In 1 Samuel 17, why did Saul ask, “Who is David?” when Saul already met David in 1 Samuel 16?Steve - Midwest City, OK (23:10)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/06/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Matthew 8:28-31 says there were two possessed men. Mark and Luke both indicate there was one. Is this a biblical contradiction?Steven - Dallas, TX (0:51)
Genesis 2:24 says that a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife. Should children live with their parents until they marry?Jo - Kansas City, KS (6:02)
I believe in an old Earth. Does Genesis 1:1 teach that Earth already existed and needed to be recreated as a new Earth?Jo - Kansas City, KS (9:14)
My question is about Genesis 1, specifically verses 3 and 14. What is the difference between the light in these two days?David - St. Louis, MO (15:11)
Do you believe in the principles of radiometric dating?Rick - AB (20:38)
I was told by a friend that Jairus’s name in Mark 5:22 means “he shall awaken” and therefore signals that this story is fictitious. What are your thoughts on this?Amanda - Columbia, IL (23:55)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/05/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Was the Sermon on the Mount specifically intended for and directed to the disciples, or to all believers until the Lord returns?Christopher - MI (0:53)
Some of my family members have been listening to Perry Stone, and want me to as well. What can you tell me about him?Donna - Ada, OK (5:04)
When Jehovah’s Witnesses come to my door, it has always been two women. Is there a reason for this, or is it just my experience?James - Springfield, MO (7:00)
Are there any date setters we need to be concerned about?James - Springfield, MO (8:02)
Can you explain your position on the nature of Satan and how he is described in scripture?Tim - El Paso, TX (15:12)
Could you explain your views on the Rapture and end-time events?Wayne - Seagrove, NC (22:20)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/04/24), Hank says a few words about the issue of the age of the universe. The Bible is not designed to give us the age of the universe, but if you look at general revelation you see God’s handiwork. One of the things we see is the reality that nothing travels faster than the speed of light, and that billions of light-years separate us from distant galaxies. That leads logically to the assumption that the age of the universe is measured in billions of years, not thousands.

Hank also answers the following questions:

Is speaking in tongues necessary for the infilling of the Holy Spirit? Is it an actual language?Earl - Springfield, MO (3:27)
When Jesus returns, what will He look like?What will we look like after the resurrection?Casey - St. Louis, MO (8:48)
1 Timothy 4:8 says that bodily exercise profits little, but medical research shows that exercise is beneficial. Can you help me reconcile this?Judy - Rockwell, NC (15:14)
How can I biblically refute the Jehovah’s Witness teaching that Jesus is the archangel Michael?Eugene - Edmonton, AB (16:57)
How can I prove to some friends that the Bible is in fact the word of God?Randy - El Paso, TX (21:42)
I am a believer, but I still struggle and have doubts. What can I do about it?Scott - El Paso, TX (23:49)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank brings up a question that is asked often in our culture, “If we can’t see God, how can we know that He really exists?” It’s not uncommon for skeptics to suppose that Christians are irrational to believe in a God they cannot see. In reality, however, it is irrational for skeptics to suppose that what cannot be seen does not exist. Christians and skeptics alike recognize black holes, electrons, laws of logic, and gravity even though all of these are unseen. As Paul wrote in his epistle to the Romans, “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse” (Romans 1:20 NIV). The order and the complexity of the universe testify to the existence of an uncaused first cause—God.

Hank also answers the following questions:

What is the biblical doctrine of heaven and the Millennium? What is the significance of the 144,000?Joy - Modesto, CA (3:14)
When were the dinosaurs created? Why aren’t they mentioned in the Bible?Tadeu - Pompano Beach, FL (7:49)
How was there sin in heaven when the devil rebelled?Delita - Saint Clair, MO (15:14)
What level of consciousness will we have after death? Do our souls sleep or are we aware of what is happening?Suzy - Swift Current, SK (18:31)
What are your thoughts on predestination and election? Is it possible to be interested in God but not actually saved? August - Olympia, WA (20:51)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/01/24), Hank answers the following questions:

I had an out-of-body experience where my spirit was hovering over my body. What are your thoughts on this?Joseph - Calgary, AB (0:45)
I have a friend whose daughter claims to see spirits, and these spirits are now talking to her. How should I address this situation?Alexandra - Toronto, ON (6:03)
How can I live the crucified life according to Galatians 2:20 and other passages of Scripture that teach us to die to ourselves and live for Christ?James - Houston, TX (15:11)
Where did the giants come from that are spoken of in Genesis 6?Martha - Merced, CA (17:39)
I believe in the doctrine of the Trinity, but where does the Bible specifically teach that the Holy Spirit is God?Caller - City, ST (22:44)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/29/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Is the doctrine of eternal hell something a church should divide over?Seth - El Dorado, KS (0:48)
Is it righteous for God to condemn someone to hell eternally for a temporary life of sin?Seth - El Dorado, KS (4:38)
Is hypnosis acceptable for Christians to use as a treatment?Mike - Branson, MO (8:33)
Could God be an extraterrestrial?Jim - Calgary, AB (15:12)
My brother is angry at God and seems to be struggling to figure out his place in life. Do you have a book or advice I can give him to help? Linda - Seattle, WA (17:46)
Is there any biblical justification for the cessation of spiritual gifts, such as tongues and healing?James - Richmond, VA (22:01)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/28/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Are we required to worship on Saturday?R.C. - Kansas City, MO (0:53)
I believe homosexuality is wrong, but aren’t we supposed to love them and treat them justly if they are being persecuted?Grant - Phoenix, AZ (3:35)
Do you believe in a future one-world government controlled by the Antichrist? What about the false prophet and the beast spoken of in Revelation? Ron - Miami, FL (5:43)
What are your thoughts on evangelists and pastors who claim to have healing ministries? Is this biblical?Mark - Bellevue, NE (16:02)
Was there a river of blood that flowed from the Temple during the time of Jesus?Duane - Independence, MO (18:21)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/27/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Where did the name Jesus come from? Did the name Jesus already exist in the English language at the time of his birth? William - Memphis, TN (0:44)
In the Genesis account of creation, what does it mean when it says, “Let there be light?”Sarah - Battlefield, MO (3:43)
I have a concern with the way people are addicted to technology. How much should we use technology and when does it become an idol in our lives?Corey - St. Louis, MO (7:54)
How come I feel like I am not saved? Do you know of any resources that will help me understand the Bible and its teachings?Susan - Murfreesboro, TN (15:11)
What are your thoughts on The Bema movie by Pete Briscoe? What about the book The Bema: A Story about the Judgment Seat of Christ by Tim Stevenson?Robert - TX (20:04)
What is apologetics? I hear you warn against the teachings of many televangelists. What teachers would you advise people to watch? Donna - Columbia, MO (22:42)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/26/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Can you clarify the biblical teaching of marriage being between a man and a woman?Tom - Jefferson, IA (1:03)
In the story of the woman caught in adultery, when Jesus spoke about, “he who is without sin,” was He referring to the woman’s husband?Tom - Jefferson, IA (2:22)
Does God orchestrate or allow pain and suffering in our lives to teach us things?Melinda - Edwardsville, IL (3:38)
Does Scripture say that there is no chance to accept Christ after death?Kenneth - Kansas City, MO (6:28)
In Matthew 18:15-17, who is the brother mentioned in this passage? What is the purpose of the two witnesses? Karen - CA (15:10)
Can you explain Jesus’ words in John 10:34-36? How can I show my Mormon friend that this text is not teaching we are gods?Johnny - CA (20:39)

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

Does the King James Version of the Bible mistranslate 2 Corinthians 5:6-8? George - Whitecourt, AB (0:52)
I am reading Bible Basics by Duncan Heaster, in which he says that angels cannot sin. What are your thoughts on this?Catherine - IL (3:55)
What is your view of predestination and R.C. Sproul’s book, Chosen by God?Robert - Nashville, TN (7:28)
How can I give an informed response to those who denounce the reliability of Scripture based on the differences in manuscripts? Matt - Nashville, TN (15:11)
I’ve heard that the Bible refers to Satan as a god. Where are those references and could you elaborate on this?Ken - TN (24:31)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/23/24), Hank answers the following questions:

What is your view of the rapture? How do you interpret 1 Corinthians 15:51 and 1 Thessalonians 1:10 and 4:13-18 in this regard? Darnell - Riverbank, CA (0:58)
What books do you recommend that demonstrate the authority of Scripture and refute the objections of Bart Ehrman?Patrick - Oklahoma City, OK (15:12)
The Bible teaches that marriage is between one man and one woman, but kings like David and Solomon had multiple wives. Was this sin, and if so, where does the Bible condemn it?Bray - Oklahoma City, OK (18:41)
What are your thoughts on the Church of Christ? Anastasia - Oklahoma City, OK(23:11)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/22/24), Hank brings up a question that is asked often in our culture, “If we can’t see God, how can we know that He really exists?” It’s not uncommon for skeptics to suppose that Christians are irrational to believe in a God they cannot see. In reality, however, it is irrational for skeptics to suppose that what cannot be seen does not exist. Christians and skeptics alike recognize black holes, electrons, laws of logic, and gravity even though all of these are unseen. As Paul wrote in his epistle to the Romans, “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse” (Romans 1:20 NIV). The order and the complexity of the universe testify to the existence of an uncaused first cause—God.

Hank also answers the following questions:

What is the biblical doctrine of heaven and the Millennium? What is the significance of the 144,000?Joy - Modesto, CA (3:13)
When were the dinosaurs created? Why aren’t they mentioned in the Bible?Tadeu - Pompano Beach, FL (7:48)
Can you explain the context of Exodus 4:24-26?Gina - Kansas City, MO (15:10)
Why don’t Muslims believe that Jesus is God? Why doesn’t the Qur’an chronicle the words of Jesus?Rose - Edmonton, AB(19:10)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/21/24), Hank shares a word about what happens when you die. So many people think that you die, and then somehow or other you’re still physical. But that’s not the case—it will be the case when Jesus appears a second time, but it’s not the case when you die.

Hank also answers the following questions:

What is the significance of the butter and honey mentioned in Isaiah 7:15?Elwood - Wichita, KS (5:10)
How does the knowledge of the second death in Revelation 20 benefit us?Elwood - Wichita, KS (8:24)
Can we depend on the current scientific methods and instruments for determining the age of the universe?Eric - Modesto, CA (15:12)
How can I explain to my mother-in-law that our souls are not asleep when we die?Jonathan - El Paso, TX (19:38)
What are your thoughts on Christians being members of the Masonic Lodge?Yuri - Edmonton, AB (24:04)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/20/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Why did the Israelites want meat to eat in Numbers 11? Didn’t they have flocks and herds of animals?Chuck - Springville, CA (0:45)
Do you have any advice on how to discuss political issues in a godly manner without complaining?Kelly - St. Louis, MO (4:51)
Can you explain the wheel within the wheel in the book of Ezekiel? Curtis - Antioch, TN (8:45)
How was there sin in heaven when the devil rebelled?Delita - Saint Clair, MO (15:14)
What level of consciousness will we have after death? Do our souls sleep or are we aware of what is happening?Suzy - Swift Current, SK (18:31)
What are your thoughts on predestination and election? Is it possible to be interested in God but not actually saved? August - Olympia, WA (20:51)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/19/24), Hank commemorates Presidents’ Day, popularly recognized as honoring especially George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Washington is most remembered for his vital, inspirational leadership during the American Revolution—and Lincoln for his valiant struggle against slavery. In Romans chapter 13 we are commanded to “submit ourselves to governing authorities because there is no authority other than that which is established by God.” And so, a question arises: what are we to do when governing authorities compel us to do that which is in opposition to God’s Word and His will? The apostles answered this succinctly: “We ought to obey God rather than men” (Acts 5:29 NKJV). In the closing moments of the show, Hank says a few words about the Great Lent, which began in the Western Church last week with Ash Wednesday and will begin next month in the Eastern Church.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank’s guest is Dr. Stephen C. Meyer, director of the Center for Science and Culture at the Discovery Institute in Seattle, and author of Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe. Hank and Dr. Meyer discuss the debate with Lawrence Krauss that inspired Meyer to write Return of the God Hypothesis, the implications of Darwinian evolution, scientific materialism, and a universe without God; and the inability of scientific materialism to explain origins.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/16/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Does the King James Version of the Bible mistranslate 2 Corinthians 5:6-8? George - Whitecourt, AB (0:44)
I am reading Bible Basics by Duncan Heaster, in which he says that angels cannot sin. What are your thoughts on this?Catherine - IL (3:46)
What is your view of predestination and R.C. Sproul’s book, Chosen by God?Robert - Nashville, TN (7:19)
Who are the “sons of God” in Genesis 6? Are they different from humans?Matthew - Kansas City, MO (15:14)
Can you comment on how to understand some of the Old Testament practices like stoning people for gathering wood on the Sabbath, as well as the book, Is God a Moral Monster by Paul Copan?Diana - Kansas City, MO (17:33)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/15/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Does Luke 10 have anything to do with the gospel being preached in all the world before the end comes? Dennis - Wichita, KS (0:51)
What are your thoughts on the belief that if all denominations came together as one Church the Jews would believe that Jesus is Messiah?Dennis - Wichita, KS (4:19)
Did Irenaeus date the writing of Revelation correctly?Israel - El Paso, TX (6:38)
The word “praise” occurs 13 times in Psalm 150. Is there any significance to the number 13 in that Psalm?Karen - Jefferson City, MO (15:13)
Is it acceptable to listen to Christian rock music? Could I go to hell for listening to this music?Zack - CO (17:21)
What is the difference, if any, between the soul and the spirit? How can I explain this to Jehovah’s Witnesses who focus on this?Randy - Holt, MO (21:15)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/14/24), Hank discusses the origins of Valentine’s Day, looking at the Orthodox Church’s veneration of Saint Valentine, the Presbyter from Rome, for his martyrdom and as for all its saints, honors St. Valentine as a model of the life in Christ. According to The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church, the traditional association of St. Valentine’s Day with courtship is likely connected with certain customs of the pagan festival Lupercalia. If so, this would be another example of Christians usurping a pagan holiday and Christianizing it for the glory of Christ.

Hank also answers the following questions:

What are your thoughts on street preachers who publicly denounce people? How should I handle a situation where I have a friend doing this?Josh - Everett, WA (15:11)
Can you clarify the Bible’s use of the words, “put away” and “divorce”? My wife divorced me. Can I get remarried? Derek - Fayetteville, NC (21:11)
What are your thoughts on the documentary hypothesis for the Pentateuch? Do you think there could have been two different sources for this? Tom - NY (24:07)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/13/24), Hank answers the following questions:

How do we determine which translations of the Bible are accurate?Jason - Omaha, NE (0:44)
Does the Bible speak about life outside our solar system?David - Toronto, ON (3:45)
How can I give an informed response to those who denounce the reliability of Scripture based on the differences in manuscripts? Matt - Nashville, TN (15:11)
I’ve heard that the Bible refers to Satan as a god. Where are those references and could you elaborate on this?Ken - TN (24:31)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/12/24), Hank answers the following questions:

What city is being described in Revelation 16:19?Allan - KS (0:54)
How could Jesus have been in the tomb for three days and three nights if He was crucified on a Friday?Dave - Bellevue, NE (3:05)
Were Adam and Eve and their descendants black or dark-skinned?Yvonne - Oklahoma City, OK (7:34)
My daughter was a Christian, but she died struggling with addiction. Will I see her in heaven?Esther - Modesto, CA (15:11)
Do you think that Zionists are Satanists? What are your thoughts on the Bilderberg Group?Jessie - Bell Gardens, CA (21:19)

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

In the Lord’s Prayer, why does Jesus teach us to pray, “lead us not into temptation,” since God does not tempt us?Sherri - El Dorado, KS (0:48)
Why was it God’s plan for people to reject Jesus? If the Jews didn’t reject Jesus, then He wouldn’t have been crucified, so did they choose correctly or not?Doug - Chesterfield, MO (4:32)
My mother-in-law wants to go home to be with the Lord and we are struggling with end-of-life decisions. What advice can you give me?Sandy - Nashville, TN (15:39)
A friend of mine doesn’t believe in hell. Have you heard of this teaching and what are your thoughts on it?Peggy - Kansas City, MO (20:57)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/09/24), 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. Stephen C. Meyer, director of the Center for Science and Culture at the Discovery Institute in Seattle, and author of Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe. Hank and Dr. Meyer discuss how scientific materialists explain fine-tuning with the idea of a multiverse, why Meyer thinks that Stephen Hawking was a brilliant scientist but a weak philosopher, the rising popularity of Panspermia and UFOs, why critics of Intelligent Design consistently—and incorrectly—critique it as a “God of the gaps” argument, and the problem with appeals to settled or consensus science.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/08/24), 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. Stephen C. Meyer, director of the Center for Science and Culture at the Discovery Institute in Seattle, and author of Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe. Hank and Dr. Meyer discuss the myth that science and religion are in conflict, three metaphors used to describe nature, the intellectual shift away from a belief in God in philosophy and science, how a lack of Christian unity impacted the shift in prevalence to a materialist worldview, the problem with Hume’s argument against miracles, why the issue of origins is so important, and how scientific materialists explain fine-tuning with the idea of a multiverse.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/07/24), 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. Stephen C. Meyer, director of the Center for Science and Culture at the Discovery Institute in Seattle, and author of Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe. Hank and Dr. Meyer discuss how the fine-tuning of the universe supports evidence for God, biological evidence for the existence of God, the history of the God hypothesis dating back to Isaac Newton and the Scientific Revolution, and debunking the myth that science and religion are in conflict.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/06/24), 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. Stephen C. Meyer, director of the Center for Science and Culture at the Discovery Institute in Seattle, and author of Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe. Hank and Dr. Meyer discuss the inability of scientific materialism to explain origins, the ideas that have led people away from belief in God, the implications of the scientific discovery providing evidence that the universe had a beginning, the hidden theistic implications of Quantum cosmology, and the rise of the multiverse and how the fine-tuning of the universe supports evidence for God.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/05/24), we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank’s guest is Dr. Stephen C. Meyer, director of the Center for Science and Culture at the Discovery Institute in Seattle, and author of Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe. Hank and Dr. Meyer discuss the debate with Lawrence Krauss that inspired Meyer to write Return of the God Hypothesis, the implications of Darwinian evolution, scientific materialism, and a universe without God; and the inability of scientific materialism to explain origins.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares his thoughts on Paul’s encounter with Lydia in Macedonia and quotes from Philippians chapter 4 concerning the generosity of the church at Philippi.

Hank also answers the following questions:

Can you explain the difference between the first, second, and third heaven? Does this mean that there are different levels of hell as well?Vincent - Fort Riley, KS (5:12)
Should we expect divine healing today? If so, why don’t we see it?David - Antioch, CA (15:13)
What do you think about churches that never preach salvation or have altar calls in their services? Is there higher accountability for those pastors that are shepherding those flocks?Tina - AR (18:30)
My mother belongs to a Jehovah’s Witness church. What is your opinion of this church? Is it a cult?Jamie - TX (20:34)
Why does it say in Genesis 1:26 “Let us make man in our image?” Does this passage of scripture have anything to do with the Trinity?Jamie - TX (22:36)

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

In the Lord’s Prayer, why does Jesus teach us to pray, “lead us not into temptation,” since God does not tempt us?Sherri - El Dorado, KS (0:48)
Why was it God’s plan for people to reject Jesus? If the Jews didn’t reject Jesus, then He wouldn’t have been crucified, so did they choose correctly or not?Doug - Chesterfield, MO (4:32)
Are Old Testament saints like Abraham and Elijah already in heaven?Why do we worship on Sunday instead of the seventh day of the week? Jeremiah - Springfield, MO (16:01)
What kindness is Boaz referring to in Ruth chapter 3?Jim - Lawrence, KS (19:36)
How does Matthew 12:31-32 relate to verses 36 and 37?Billy - Charlotte, NC (22:49)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/01/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Is it acceptable for Christians to get tattoos?Jimmy - Memphis, TN (0:46)
My job doesn’t allow me to worship on Sunday, am I in sin?Jimmy - Memphis, TN (3:17)
Are the two witnesses in Revelation 11 literal people or figurative?Andrew - St. Louis, MO (7:00)
If I leave my church will I lose my reward in heaven? Could it be that God has me at this church to be an influence for reform?Lori - Gary, TX (15:11)
Are there times or certain circumstances in which a person can’t pray?Tom - Charlotte, NC (20:21)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/31/24), Hank answers the following questions:

I have been praying for my husband’s salvation for many years. Will he eventually be saved because of my prayers?Wendy - Denver, CO (0:57)
I am struggling in prayer. Do you have any advice?Lance - Huntsville, AL (6:11)
I work for a Christian social service agency that has changed its policy to include people of different sexual orientations. What should I do?Nate - NM (15:14)
Can you explain the seven spirits of God described in the book of Revelation?Shane - OK (22:38)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/30/24), Hank answers the following questions:

How can I explain the significance of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil to an atheist?Roger - Modesto, CA (1:08)
Is it biblical for a stepfather to physically discipline a child?Daniel - Brooklyn, NY (4:33)
What did the disciples do after the resurrection of Christ?Daniel - Brooklyn, NY (8:38)
My mother-in-law wants to go home to be with the Lord and we are struggling with end-of-life decisions. What advice can you give me?Sandy - Nashville, TN (15:39)
A friend of mine doesn’t believe in hell. Have you heard of this teaching and what are your thoughts on it?Peggy - Kansas City, MO (20:57)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/29/24), Hank quotes from David Platt’s book Follow Me about the exponential growth of Christianity in early church history and the need for true discipleship today.

Hank also answers the following questions:

Can you explain Satan being released to deceive the nations after the Millennium in Revelation 20?Ray - Edmonton, AB (4:38)
Do you believe that there will be a future Antichrist? What about the “man of lawlessness” spoken of in 2 Thessalonians 2?Kon - Charlotte, NC (15:13)
In Matthew 24, when Jesus says, “one will be taken and one left,” who will be taken, believers or unbelievers?Ron - MS (19:57)
Can you explain the qualifications for elders and deacons concerning divorce?Ron - MS (21:48)
What are your thoughts on a medical chip that we will be required to have? Is the mark of the Beast physical?Kenny - MO (23:20)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares his thoughts on the biblical principles of financial stewardship.

Hank also answers the following questions:

I’m afraid my friend’s church is teaching modalism based on their understanding of Isaiah 9:6. Could you help me understand this passage? Nick - Houston, TX (3:04)
It seems like God was harsher in the Old Testament than in the New Testament. Can you help me understand this?Cheryl - Johnson, IA (5:01)
In Hosea 6:6, why did God say He desires mercy and not sacrifice if He set up an intricate sacrificial system?Cheryl - Johnson, IA (8:38)
Psalm 37 says, “Fret not yourself because of evildoers” What does this mean?Pamela - St. Louis, MO (15:48)
Can you explain 1 Corinthians 7:10-11 as it relates to divorce and remarriage? If you remarry, are you living in adultery?Nancy - City, ST (21:11)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/26/24), Hank shares his thoughts on Paul’s encounter with Lydia in Macedonia and quotes from Philippians chapter 4 concerning the generosity of the church at Philippi.

Hank also answers the following questions:

Can you explain the difference between the first, second, and third heaven? Does this mean that there are different levels of hell as well?Vincent - Fort Riley, KS (5:12)
Can we determine whether or not someone is a true Christian?Brandon - St. Louis, MO (15:12)
Is Deuteronomy 18:18 talking about the coming Messiah, since Jesus said that He does nothing on His own authority, but speaks just as the Father has taught Him? How are we to understand these verses in light of Christ’s divinity?Bruce - Victoria, BC (19:23)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/25/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Can you elaborate on the different degrees of rewards in heaven? What do you think those rewards will be?John - Amarillo, TX (0:41)
Should Reformed congregations split from mainline denominations and pursue a more evangelical approach?Steve - Columbus, OH (5:20)
What are your thoughts on the teaching of John Bevere?Harry - Leewood, KS (15:14)
How do we account for the different races, and did the tower of Babel play a part in that? Is there any evidence that God created more than just Adam and Eve?Wade - Nashville, TN (16:46)
Who is the famous preacher Paul mentions in 2 Corinthians 8:16-18?Alan - Poplar Bluff, MO (19:10)
How do we reconcile God commanding Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, with the prohibition against murder or thinking a murderous thought?Jared - Kansas City, KS (21:13)

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

I recently lost my husband. When I join him in heaven someday, what will our relationship be like?Marge - AB (1:14)
Should I avoid attending a church with a gay minister?Marge - AB (2:51)
Is Jude 1:6 referring to fallen angels?Sheila - Horn Lake, MS (4:38)
Will we have the ability to sin in heaven?Rob - Silverdale, WA (6:24)
Are there any unforgivable sins?Courtney - Townsend, MA (16:11)
What are some non-Catholic views on predestination and free will? Santiago - Tallahassee, FL(22:11)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/23/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Are we judged for every sin that we commit in heaven? Do we have to ask for forgiveness every time we commit a sin or not?Anne - Memphis, TN (1:39)
Should we expect divine healing today? If so, why don’t we see it?David - Antioch, CA (15:13)
What do you think about churches that never preach salvation or have altar calls in their services? Is there higher accountability for those pastors that are shepherding those flocks?Tina - AR (18:30)
My mother belongs to a Jehovah’s Witness church. What is your opinion of this church? Is it a cult?Jamie - TX (20:36)
Why does it say in Genesis 1:26 “Let us make man in our image?” Does this passage of scripture have anything to do with the Trinity?Jamie - TX (22:37)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/22/24), Hank notes that today is a somber day. January 22nd every year is a solemn reminder of a horrendous evil that took place 51 years ago—The U.S. Supreme Court decision forever memorialized as Roe v. Wade. When searching for information on the Roe anniversary online, the first two search results Hank saw were a study in contrast. The first was a letter from the Diocese of Sacramento signed by the Bishop. The letter urged people of goodwill to observe this day with prayers for the legal protection of human life, works of mercy, and penance in reparation for the persistent violations of human dignity inflicted by the practice of abortion. The second search result was a clarion call by Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood decrying what was described as “tireless and cruel attacks on access to abortion and a call to honor the fundamental right to bodily autonomy—a right, says Planned Parenthood, we can no longer count on the Supreme Court to uphold.” A third article that Hank read was from Aaron Turner Jr. titled, “Black Lives Matter Inside the Womb and Out.” In the article, Turner points out that “While it is good for our culture to wrestle with the question regarding the use of deadly force by police against black citizens, a far greater danger against black lives is going largely unnoticed and unprotested by the black community. I am speaking of the danger posed to black lives by abortion.” Turner not only curses this systemic darkness, but he provides a template for action. First, we must pray. Prayer is a more important weapon in this battle than any of us imagine. Second, churches need to speak up on the issue of abortion. And thirdly, we need to come alongside black women—especially black single mothers—and assure them that if they decide to keep their baby, the body of Christ will be there to support them along the way.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank exhorts us to remember the firm foundation of our faith so that, like the first-century disciples, we can change our culture as ambassadors for Christ.

Hank also answers the following questions:

How do you respond to those who say that God is revealed differently in the Old and New Testaments? Why couldn’t God have made creatures that always choose to do good?Anita - Manchester, MO (4:22)
Are there Old Testament texts that predict the resurrection of Christ?Tolee - Toronto, OT (15:11)
Can you explain what Jesus meant in John 14:7? Was He talking about His divinity?Tolee - Toronto, OT (19:06)
What are your thoughts on the doctrine of supralapsarianism?Jim - St. Louis, MO (21:25)
Why did God want to kill Moses in Exodus 4:24? Was his son not already circumcised?Lori - Gary, TX (23:52)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/19/24), Hank shares his thoughts on the biblical principles of financial stewardship.

Hank also answers the following questions:

I’m afraid my friend’s church is teaching modalism based on their understanding of Isaiah 9:6. Could you help me understand this passage? Nick - Houston, TX (3:04)
It seems like God was harsher in the Old Testament than in the New Testament. Can you help me understand this?Cheryl - Johnson, IA (5:01)
In Hosea 6:6, why did God say He desires mercy and not sacrifice if He set up an intricate sacrificial system?Cheryl - Johnson, IA (8:38)
What are your thoughts on James Allen and his book, As a Man Thinketh? Is the teaching of Joel Osteen based on the premise of this book?Todd - Plano, TX (16:01)
What event proves that the mark of the beast was in the Apostle John’s future and our past?Eric - Unionville, MO (19:01)
When Jesus says He’s coming soon in the book of Revelation, isn’t the word “soon” a relative term?Eric - Unionville, MO (21:23)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/18/24), Hank shares his thoughts on the biblical meaning of antichrist and the beast spoken of by the Apostle John in the book of Revelation.

Hank also answers the following questions:

Can you clarify what the mark of the beast is? And who is the woman that rides the beast in Revelation chapter 17? Charles - Toronto, ON (4:57)
Psalm 37 says, “Fret not yourself because of evildoers” What does this mean?Pamela - St. Louis, MO (15:48)
Can you explain 1 Corinthians 7:10-11 as it relates to divorce and remarriage? If you remarry, are you living in adultery?Nancy - City, ST (21:11)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/17/24), Hank quotes Mahatma Gandhi who said, “The Soul of religion is One, but it is encased in a multitude of forms.” Hank shows the logical fallacy behind this idea and points to Jesus Christ as the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

Hank also answers the following questions:

What is your view on the teaching of Dutch Sheets?Michael - Greensboro, NC (3:46)
Why doesn’t God distribute His grace universally?Shawn - St. Louis, MO (6:44)
My friend was recently shunned by the Jehovah’s Witnesses. I am wondering if I am being shunned as well for associating with her. Is this a normal practice? Sarah - Sacramento, CA (15:13)
How can I prove the deity of Christ to Jehovah’s Witnesses?Tony - Yonkers, NY (22:54)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/16/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Hebrews chapter 2 says that Jesus was made “lower than the angels.” What exactly does this mean?Jim - Hesperia, CA (1:17)
I have a friend who is very interested in the ministry of Joseph Prince. Is there anything positive that she can learn from his teaching?Mariah - WA (3:20)
What is the third heaven that Paul mentions in 2 Corinthians 12?Mariah - WA (5:22)
Is the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit the only unpardonable sin? Does this bring about eternal separation from Christ?Leonard - Raleigh, NC (7:20)
As a registered nurse in preventative health, how do I handle situations where I have to administer birth control and answer questions related to homosexuality?Brittany - Clinton, SC (15:12)
What is the best way to communicate the love of Christ to friends and those I come into contact with?Mark - Seattle, WA (23:42)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/15/24), Hank remembers Martin Luther King Jr., as America observes the holiday named in his honor. Hank says that every year he is reminded of the power of one. One person can make a difference, like Mahatma Gandhi who sparked a civil disobedience movement that energized tens of millions towards independence. Gandhi’s nonviolent civil disobedience ethic would provide impetus from Nelson Mandela’s anti-apartheid movement in South Africa to Martin Luther King Jr’s civil rights movement. King stood at the forefront of the civil rights movement and profoundly changed the course of American history with his nonviolent resistance to racial segregation and discrimination.

Hank also answers the following questions:

Why did Jesus tell those He healed to not tell anyone? Clay - Higgins, TX (15:10)
Could China be the great dragon talked about in the Book of Revelation?John - Richmond, BC (19:51)
Is Jesus saying that ghosts exist in Luke 24:39?David - CO (24:06)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank discusses the importance of coming to grips with the language of the Bible, specifically when Paul refers to Christ as “the firstborn over all creation” in Colossians 1:15.

Hank also answers the following questions:

Did Jesus Christ have divine attributes of omniscience and omnipotence as an infant or toddler? Did he learn over time or know who he was firsthand as a young boy in His divinity? Todd - Arcadia, CA (4:04)
What is the verse in the Bible that Seventh-day Adventists use to defend soul sleep?Shelly - Perry, IA (6:56)
Are near-death experiences biblical?Shelly - Perry, IA (10:26)
How much should we support war?Chad - Salem, VA (15:11)
How do we harmonize just war with Jesus’ teaching about loving your neighbor?Chad - Salem, VA (20:00)
Shouldn’t we overcome evil with good?Chad - Salem, VA (22:02)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/12/24), Hank answers the following questions:

Are dinosaurs mentioned in the Bible? If so, where do they fit chronologically? Joanne - Kansas City, MO (0:54)
If we listen to music or purchase products endorsed by secular people or those involved in the occult, are we condoning their wickedness? Does this somehow make us evil as well?Danielle - Overland Park, KS (6:11)
Are you familiar with the late Dr. Duncan MacDougall and his claim that the human soul weighs 21 grams?Grant - Phoenix, AZ (15:13)
Can you clarify your view on eschatology and the words, “this generation”? Do you believe Revelation is describing events which took place in the past?Kim - Moore, OK (18:03)
Does fear cause us to be cursed? I lost my house in a tornado and my pastor berated me for my fear in that circumstance.Kim - Moore, OK (21:24)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/11/24), Hank answers the following questions:

I was reading the book A Futuristic Premillennial Primer and I don’t believe that the church has replaced Israel. What are your thoughts on this? Norman - Lincoln, NE (0:45)
Can you explain the title “Son of Man,” which Jesus used for Himself?Mark - St. Louis, MO (9:00)
Are there Old Testament texts that predict the resurrection of Christ?Tolee - Toronto, OT (15:11)
Can you explain what Jesus meant in John 14:7? Was He talking about His divinity?Tolee - Toronto, OT (19:06)
What are your thoughts on the doctrine of supralapsarianism?Jim - St. Louis, MO (21:25)
Why did God want to kill Moses in Exodus 4:24? Was his son not already circumcised?Lori - Gary, TX (23:52)

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

Do all believers receive the Holy Spirit at conversion? Juanita - Des Moines, IA (1:03)
Is Evelyn Underhill Biblically sound? What is Christian mysticism?Gail - Edmonds, WA (3:32)
Is the lawless one mentioned in 2 Thessalonians 2:9 talking about the Antichrist? Who is the one who is said to be restraining in this passage?Greg - Sioux City, IA (6:05)
How do you know when it’s time to leave a church?Marie - St. Louis, MO (15:11)
When the Bible talks about destruction in hell, does it mean that unbelievers will be destroyed? Is hell eternal?Jody - Matthews, NC (18:27)
Is depression a sin?Lynell - Nashville, TN (22:04)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/09/24), Hank talks about the many ways the Christian Research Institute is being used by God to impact people around the world.

Hank also answers the following questions:

Is suicide an unforgivable sin? Will those who commit suicide go to hell? Mary - Kansas City, KS (3:13)
Can you discuss the early dating of the book of Revelation?Matthew - Calgary, AB (5:25)
Would you rent an apartment to an unmarried couple?Jim - Des Moines, IA (15:10)
Does Paul advocate the use of personal, private tongues? Is it possible for believers to have more than one spiritual gift?Joyce - Spokane, WA (18:02)
What did Jesus mean when He said, “let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No,’” in Matthew 5:37?Tammy - Turlock, CA (20:15)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/08/24), Hank exhorts us to remember the firm foundation of our faith so that, like the first-century disciples, we can change our culture as ambassadors for Christ.

Hank also answers the following questions:

How do you respond to those who say that God is revealed differently in the Old and New Testaments? Why couldn’t God have made creatures that always choose to do good?Anita - Manchester, MO (4:19)
Why are modern Bible translations copyrighted, and why do they add and subtract things from the text?Tim - Phoenix, AZ (15:12)
Can you elaborate on the phrase “the fullness of time,” in Galatians 4:4? Why was it necessary for Jesus to come when He did?Alma - Nebraska City, NE (23:45)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares his thoughts on the Bible’s use of metaphor with regard to images of heaven and the afterlife.

Hank also answers the following questions:

I read an article about a 400,000-year-old human fossil. How does this fit with the biblical account of creation?Debbie - St. Peters, MO (4:44)
Can you address the idea that Christians can attain sinless perfection?Mitch - Chapman, KS (15:12)
Will the Antichrist come at the 6th trumpet and Jesus return at the 7th trumpet according to Revelation chapters 9 and 10?Grace - Salt Lake City, UT (17:58)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/05/24), Hank discusses an article in the Christian Research Journal titled “Sexual Sanity for Women in a World Gone Mad” by Ellen Dykas. Many Christian women are succumbing to the cultural insanity that says sex is all about you. Others are smothered in shame concerning their sexual struggles, because supposedly only men struggle with sexual desires gone amok. God, however, speaks to all of these issues and He does so without blushing, shaming, or offering clichés. Sexual sanity, which is gained through the wise, unashamed, and bold teaching of the Word of God, is God’s gift for all—men and women alike.

Hank also answers the following questions:

What are your thoughts on the book The Harbinger by Jonathan Cahn? Ralph - TX (5:01)
Why aren’t dinosaurs discussed by Christians?Josh - Fresno, CA (7:52)
In Acts 21:37-39, why does the tribune ask Paul if he was Egyptian? Shouldn’t it have been obvious that he was a Jew?Chris - Longview, TX (15:10)
Why do you have a problem with modern-day prophets?Justin - Boston, MA (19:26)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/04/24), Hank answers the following questions:

1 Peter 5:7 says to cast our cares on the Lord, but I am struggling with anxiety because I lost my job. Is this demonic influence? Karen - Kansas City, MO (0:50)
Can I use the example of the witch of Endor in 1 Samuel chapter 28 to dissuade my mother from consulting mediums?Karen - Kansas City, MO (5:12)
What is the difference between the soul and spirit, and how do the mind and the heart fit into this?Chad - London, AR (8:29)
How much should we support war?Chad - Salem, VA (15:12)
How do we harmonize just war with Jesus’ teaching about loving your neighbor?Chad - Salem, VA (20:04)
Shouldn’t we overcome evil with good?Chad - Salem, VA (22:02)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/03/24), Hank discusses the importance of coming to grips with the language of the Bible, specifically when Paul refers to Christ as “the firstborn over all creation” in Colossians 1:15.

Hank also answers the following questions:

Did Jesus Christ have divine attributes of omniscience and omnipotence as an infant or toddler? Did he learn over time or know who he was firsthand as a young boy in His divinity? Todd - Arcadia, CA (4:03)
What is the verse in the Bible that Seventh-day Adventists use to defend soul sleep?Shelly - Perry, IA (6:56)
Are near-death experiences biblical?Shelly - Perry, IA (10:26)
As a youth leader, do you have any advice on how to engage young people in learning about God and the Bible?Eric - Troy, MO (15:14)