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On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/03/25), 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 biochemist Dr. Fuz Rana, co-author of the book, Humans 2.0: Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Perspectives on Transhumanism. Hank and Dr. Rana discuss the way different worldviews impact science and technology, Ethical intricacies of Neuralink and brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, the mind-body question, technologically seeking immortality—if aging is a disease to be cured, and if humans should “play god”.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/02/25), we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank's guest is biochemist Dr. Fuz Rana, co-author of the book, Humans 2.0: Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Perspectives on Transhumanism. Hank and Dr. Rana discuss the relationship between superheroes, the transhumanist movement, and theodicy; what transhumanism is about, the problem with the myth of progress, transhumanism and transcendence, the importance of critical thinking and discernment regarding transhumanism and technology, gene editing, and understanding how different worldviews impact science and technology.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank comments on why theistic evolution is the worst of all possibilities on the issue of the origin of life.Hank also answers the following questions:What is the significance of the transfiguration? Significance of Moses and Elijah appearing as opposed to two angels? Edward - Louisville, KY (4:07)Is Isaiah 65:17-25 talking about the millennium? Could there be death in the millennium? Nathan - Tampa, FL (7:07)What is the true meaning of “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven”? When are we considered “rich”? Ron - Las Vegas, NV (15:13)Can you recommend some of your books that will help me study the Bible? Steve - Seattle, WA (20:59)Can you explain the three-day journey into the desert in Exodus 5:3? Was Moses lying to Pharaoh about this? AJ - Murray, UT (23:15)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/30/25), Hank answers the following questions:When the NIV takes generic masculine words and exchanges them for non-gendered words, is that appropriate? Scott - Olive Branch, MS (0:47)Is there a verse in the Old Testament that prophesies that the Jews would kill their own Messiah to fulfill messianic prophecy? Lorenzo - New York, NY (3:48)Was there ever any messiah before or after Jesus who would die by his people for blasphemy? Lorenzo - New York, NY (6:57)Can you clarify your statements to the previous caller? What prophecy was he referring to? Nate - Kansas City, MO (16:55)Is Mormonism the same as Christianity? I told some friends that they're different, but they said they're the same. Robert - St. Louis, MO (20:13)Do the dead have an awareness of the passage of time? Rick - Oklahoma City, OK (23:58)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/29/25), Hank answers the following questions:Can you explain how heaven is not a place? Dan - Renton, WA (0:50)Do you believe that to be absent in the body means to be instantaneously with the Lord? Nicholas - Henderson, TN (19:23)What does it mean to be saved? Nicholas - Henderson, TN (23:35)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/28/25), Hank speaks about how attempts to read modern scientific paradigms into Scriptural passages have given Christians one black eye after another.Hank also answers the following questions:Can God be in the presence of evil, as in the case of God speaking to Satan concerning Job? What is your opinion of God having counsel with angels in Job 2? Pam - Due West, SC (5:49)A friend recently passed away. He believed in God, but his deployment to Iraq changed him. Now that he is gone, is it okay to pray for God to have mercy upon his soul? Derek - Kansas City, MO (8:47)I believe homosexuality is a sin, but I take issue with how vehemently Christians are against homosexuality. Why do we treat it differently than other sins? John - Salt Lake City, UT (15:10)If what we believe determines how we live, how is it that there are atheists who live generally moral lives while denying the existence of God? Kevin - Wichita, KS (19:04)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/27/25), Hank shares on the genius of the Book of Genesis and how it is an understatement to call it a literary masterpiece.Hank also answers the following questions:If God exists and He is good, why does He allow bad things to happen? Is it due to the apple and free will? Corey - Sioux City, IA (4:50)What does the Bible say about financial debt? Caller - Edmonton, AB (8:05)Does Leviticus 25:44-46 condone slavery? Derek - St. Louis, MO (15:11)Is there a literal fire in Hell? Margo - Laurel, MD (22:53)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/26/25), Hank welcomes you to a special Memorial Day edition of the broadcast. In the midst of battling the evil of Nazism, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill said, “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.” Churchill's words ring true today as we celebrate Memorial Day in the United States. A day to honor those who, in the words of Abraham Lincoln, “gave the last full measure of devotion” in their sacrifice for freedom. We here at the Christian Research Institute offer our deepest respect, honor, and thankfulness to those who have sacrificed all to protect and defend the freedoms we enjoy in this country. But we are also committed to preserving freedoms that are definitively being compromised in the present generation. As history demonstrates, we must ever remain vigilant. Which leads to a quintessential question: “Under what conditions is war justified?”

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank talks about the essential elements of Genesis 1 and 2.Hank also answers the following questions:I was discussing Jesus with my Buddhist father-in-law. He asked how I know Jesus is pure if we do not know His whole history. What are your thoughts? Chad - Orangeville, CA (3:56)In 1 Samuel 15:11, how could God be disappointed in Saul if He knew that Saul would disappoint Him? Chad - Orangeville, CA (7:57)Is it possible to learn essential truth from a heretic such as Joyce Meyer? Jenny - Front Royal, VA (15:11)Can you give me an in-depth overview of Mormonism and the Church of Christ? Beauford - Kansas City, MO (18:25)Are ghosts real? Can a demon possess a Christian? Nathan - Memphis, TN (23:22)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/23/25), Hank comments on why theistic evolution is the worst of all possibilities on the issue of the origin of life.Hank also answers the following questions:What is the significance of the transfiguration? Significance of Moses and Elijah appearing as opposed to two angels? Edward - Louisville, KY (4:07)Is Isaiah 65:17-25 talking about the millennium? Could there be death in the millennium? Nathan - Tampa, FL (7:07)Can you clarify the words “kind” and “species” regarding evolution? Richard - St. Louis, MO (15:11)Is it possible that Paul would not have conceived of homosexual practice as we know it today to be a sin? Richard - St. Louis, MO (20:15)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/22/25), Hank answers the following questions:If certain verses in Scripture that aren't in the oldest manuscripts, why are they still in our modern Bibles? Roger - Modesto, CA (0:47)A guy was asking me about Christianity. He wondered why so many laws are put here to keep humanity in check. Can you help? Matt - Charlotte, NC (5:35)I want to do what is right concerning tithing. I have been giving 10%. I think I should tithe off my gross. How do I go about giving tithes? Chris - Wake Forest, NC (7:15)What is the true meaning of “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven”? When are we considered “rich”? Ron - Los Vegas, NV (15:13)Can you recommend some of your books that will help me study the Bible? Steve - Seattle, WA (20:59)Can you explain the three-day journey into the desert in Exodus 5:3? Was Moses lying to Pharaoh about this? AJ - Murray, UT (23:15)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/21/25), Hank answers the following questions:Is Hebrews 11:39-40 applicable to Christians? Will we be face to face with Jesus? Will we not get a second chance? Rusty - Denver, CO (0:55)Matthew 24:24 and Mark 13:22 tell of a false Christ performing signs and wonders. Do these false signs and wonders have anything to do with Revelation 13:13? Lana - Vallejo, CA (5:06)James 1:13 says God cannot be tempted, but Jesus was tempted in the wilderness by Satan. Can you explain this? Justin - Tulsa, OK (15:11)Is the bronze serpent that Moses raised in the desert a type of Christ on the cross? Marie - Cypress, TX (19:42)If someone commits suicide, will they be condemned to hell? Will God judge them on an individual basis? Jose - Philadelphia, PA (24:10)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/20/25), Hank answers the following questions:Where did the woman come from whom Cain married? Bruce - Tulsa, OK (0:52)My friend said that their church experienced a “glory cloud.” What is this? Rene - Edmonton, AB (4:46)Did Jesus condemn homosexuality? Justin - Leewood, KS (6:23)Can a person who murdered another without any witnesses go to heaven? Jim - Cheryl, MT (15:10)What happens to the soul of an unbeliever after death? Jahira - Brooklyn, NY (20:23)If Satan isn't omnipresent, and he cannot be everywhere, how does he have control over all the fallen angels? Rita - Nashville, TN (23:08)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/19/25), Hank answers the following questions:Are dinosaurs mentioned in the Bible? And where do they come from? How do I respond to skeptics who bring them up? Davey - Blairstown, NJ (0:56)How do we discern God's voice from our conscience? Brandon - Clinton Township, MI (6:44)Do you believe the events in the Book of Revelation have already happened? Dan - Renton, WA (15:12)Skeptics always raise the issue of the age of the Earth. Could God have created the Earth with the appearance of age? Rob - St. Louis, MO (23:07)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares the impact of how one man can have upon a culture, noting the examples of the influence Confucius and Watchman Nee had upon China and the West.Hank answers the following questions:If the mark of the Beast is a parody of the mark of the Lamb, how do we explain the inability to buy or sell in Revelation 13:17? Roger - Modesto, CA (6:03)Does Isaiah 53:2 teach that Christ's physical appearance is homely and unattractive? Clark - Kerrville, TX (15:46)When we have our new bodies in the new earth, will the law of entropy be repealed so that things will not wear out? Debra - New Haven, MO (19:16)Do you believe that those who go to hell will consciously suffer for eternity? Is the morality of laws on Earth different than God's morality? Tim - Calgary, AB (21:55)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/16/25), Hank answers the following questions:What's your take on modern-day resurrection stories? Guy - Gettysburg, PA (0:47)Why do Joshua and Samuel refer to the Book of Jasher? Was it inspired by God? Jim - Shreveport, LA (7:22)Is it okay to pray to Jesus, or must we only pray to the Father? Adam - Fresno, CA (9:06)Is it possible to learn essential truth from a heretic such as Joyce Meyer? Jenny - Front Royal, VA (15:11)Can you give me an in-depth overview of Mormonism and the Church of Christ? Beauford - Kansas City, MO (18:25)Are ghosts real? Can a demon possess a Christian? Nathan - Memphis, TN (23:22)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/15/25), Hank offers a response to the question, “Did hippos evolve into whales?”Hank also answers the following questions:Does Proverbs 18:20-21 correspond to Word of Faith teachings? Can we speak things upon ourselves? Emmanuel - Cincinnati, OH (3:38)Is John 14:1-3 a rapture verse? What is the interpretation of this verse? Chuck - St. Louis, MO (8:36)What resource would you recommend to an eighty-two-year-old atheist, mathematician, and physicist? MC - Nashville, TN (15:13)What is the difference between soul and spirit? Can one have a soul, but lack a spirit? Mike - Olive Branch, MS (20:53)Is smoking a sin? Why am I having a hard time breaking the habit? Steven - Battlefield, MO (23:21)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/14/25), Hank talks on the essential elements of Genesis 1 and 2.Hank also answers the following questions:I was discussing Jesus with my Buddhist father-in-law. He asked how I know Jesus is pure if we do not know His whole history. What are your thoughts? Chad - Orangeville, CA (3:56)In 1 Samuel 15:11, how could God be disappointed in Saul if He knew that Saul would disappoint Him? Chad - Orangeville, CA (7:57)What is the sin that leads to death in 1 John 5:16-17? Irwin - Jackson, MS (15:12)Romans 6:23 indicates the wages of sin is death, so what sin does not lead to death? Irwin - Jackson, MS (16:35)What is your view of election? Who are the elect? Sean - St. Louis, MO (18:12)God's curse upon the serpent sounds like He is speaking to an animal. Is it possible that Satan possessed an actual serpent to tempt Eve? Pam - Due West, SC (19:51)How did the human race propagate from Adam and Eve? Did Adam and Eve's children marry each other? Ann - Davenport, OK (24:21)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/13/25), Hank answers the following questions:Can you explain what “this generation” means in Matthew 24? Did Christ already come to gather His elect? James - Richmond, VA (0:55)Are the events depicted in the Book of Revelation forthcoming? James - Richmond, VA (7:07)To what degree should a woman submit to her husband in an abusive marriage until he submits to Christ? Mary - Abilene, TX (9:07)Aren't those who are divorced committing adultery according to Matthew 5:32? Don - Creston, IA (15:41)What was Leviathan in Job 41? The Leviathan being compared to Satan? Collin - Hastings, NE (21:24)What do you know about Lawrence M. Krauss? Could you expose his fallacy? Thomas - Lincoln, NE (23:53)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/12/25), we present a special Mother's Day edition with questions focused on parenting issues:What is the “rod” and its relationship to correcting a child in Proverbs 23:13? Christopher - Washington, DC (0:41)What movies should Christians watch? Are fantasy films like Twilight or Harry Potter OK? Rachel - Billings, MT (3:47)Can you invite a demonic presence into your home by watching certain movies? Rachel - Billings, MT (7:12)Did Jesus know He was going to be crucified when He was a little boy? Cameron - CA (7:52)I had an abortion when I was sixteen. I feel now that it was the wrong decision. Will children who were aborted be in heaven? Michelle - KS (15:11)How was God created? Katie - Mesa, AZ (19:21)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank talks about the prevalent misperception in popular culture that heaven is going to be one big bore.Hank also answers the following questions:What does the last trumpet refer to in 1 Corinthians 15:51-52? Anthony - St. Louis, MO (4:40)I've struggled with sexual sin. A friend suggested that I am suffering from encounters with incubus and succubus demons. Are these real demonic beings? Darwin - St. Louis, MO (15:12)Is it ok to tithe to an organization instead of a church? Matt - Augusta, ME (17:55)Do you think that Scripture is designed in such a way that those who choose to reject it will find reason to do so? Joe - Robbinsville, NJ (21:06)Is the Seventh-day Adventist Church a cult, and do they line up with Galatians 1:7-9? Myron - Leland, NC (23:53)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/09/25), Hank answers the following questions:In Matthew 24:31 and Matthew 13:31, what is meant by the angels gathering the elect? Cody - Moses Lake, WA (1:22)Is To Heaven and Back by Mary C. Neal correct about the afterlife? Brian - Atlanta, GA (7:49)Is it acceptable for churches to use debit or credit card kiosks for tithes and offerings? Karen - Ormond Beach, FL (15:11)Will there be procreation in heaven? Shawn - Nashville, TN (18:58)Has the great tribulation in Matthew 24 happened in the early church? JD - Richmond, VA (21:19)Do you know anything about the Book of Enoch? Are the angels that came down to lay with women the same angels that fell with Satan? Bob - Gastonia, NC (24:45)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/08/25), Hank answers the following questions:Why do we only honor nine out of the ten commandments and consider the fourth commandment the only one that is no good? Tony - St. Louis, MO (0:53)Is Acts a book that we can derive doctrine from? Can we receive the Holy Spirit by the laying of hands? Larry - Long Beach, CA (3:07)In Proverbs 8:13, are pride and arrogance the same? Benny - Richmond, BC (7:06)Will Christians be accountable to the Lord for saying perverse speech? Benny - Richmond, BC (9:54)What is your opinion of artists who draw live nude models as subjects? Dan - Calgary, AB (15:13)What is your view of the moving of the spirit and modern apostolic and prophetic voices in the church today? Wayne - St. Paul, MN (16:33)Is it possible that the future Antichrist is going to be of the Muslim faith? David - Coco, FL (21:47)I was not a good person. I feel like I owe the world to do right. Am I supposed to feel this way? David - Coco, FL (24:07)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/07/25), Hank answers the following questions:Where is it written in Scripture that the books of the Bible were inspired in that order and exact collection? Was the assembly of the Bible inspired? Keith - Las Vegas, NV (0:56)Is there going to be a covenant fulfilled in the end times with the children of Israel being reformed from the original twelve tribes? Mike - Moorestown, TN (5:07)Is “Israel” just a name for God's chosen people, not the actual Israel race of people? Mike - Moorestown, TN (9:09)Does Isaiah 53:2 teach that Christ's physical appearance is homely and unattractive? Clark - Kerrville, TX (15:46)When we have our new bodies in the new earth, will the law of entropy be repealed so that things will not wear out? Debra - New Haven, MO (19:16)Do you believe that those who go to hell will consciously suffer for eternity? Is the morality of laws on Earth different than God's morality? Tim - Calgary, AB (21:55)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/06/25), Hank shares the impact of how one man can have upon a culture, noting the examples of the influence Confucius and Watchman Nee had upon China and the West.Hank answers the following questions:If the mark of the Beast is a parody of the mark of the Lamb, how do we explain the inability to buy or sell in Revelation 13:17? Roger - Modesto, CA (6:03)I am reading Matthew 5:27. Some say it is not to be taken literally, but a condition of the heart. What is the difference between fornication, sexual sin, and adultery? Julie - Lindon, WA (15:12)My friend had a dream about being choked by a snake, and he saw angels who spoke words he didn't understand. Does this mean something? Nathan - Memphis, TN (20:22)Do passages regarding the Sabbath, such as Genesis 2:2-3, Exodus 16, and Luke 23 say that it is just rest in Jesus? Keenan - Morristown, TN (23:13)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/05/25), Hank answers the following questions:I am a young Earth creationist. I am having trouble resolving starlight reaching Earth from billions of light-years away. Keith - Reno, NV (1:02)Can you explain the distinctions between the three in the Trinity? I find it wrong to pray to Jesus instead of thanking God for Jesus. Nathan - Newcastle, CO (5:53)A childhood friend came out and has been in a homosexual relationship for the last eight years. I did not condone her lifestyle, but she rejected it as being unloving. How do I keep loving my friend? Andrea - Tyler, TX (15:10)I heard your explanation on the sons of God and daughters of men in Genesis 6. Can you clarify how angels can or cannot interact with people physically? Did Jacob not wrestle with an angel? Timothy - Houston, TX (21:32)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank explains why we need to pray even though God already knows what we need.Hank also answers the following questions:Can you explain the idea of being absent from the body, present with the Lord? Brandon - Oakland, CA (3:21)Do you know anything about the Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research? Rick - Springfield, MO (6:48)I have a hard time trying to understand the Trinity. Why can't I get an understanding from a church? Rick - Springfield, MO (8:37)Why did God permit Samuel to come back and speak to Saul when he went to the medium of Endor? Richard - Braselton, GA (15:12)Is listening to an audio Bible the same as reading the Bible? Roy - Concordia, KS (17:06)Why did the Jews stop temple sacrifices if they did not accept Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice? Rebecca - Oklahoma City, OK (20:37)What is your opinion of the books and ministry of Rick Joyner and Benny Hinn? Umbaga - Raleigh, NC (22:16)What are the distinctions of the Apostolic Church, Pentecostal Holiness Church, and Oneness Pentecostalism? Myron - Leland, NC (24:03)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/02/25), Hank answers the following questions:Which view of the Millennium do you believe is correct: Premillennialism, Postmillennialism, or Amillennialism? Ernest - Temple Hills, MD (1:00)Do Amillennialists believe that the millennium is happening right now? Do they believe evangelism is still a mission? Ernest - Temple Hills, MD (2:41)I believe that God will renew the universe back to its original state prior to the fall. Would society be like it is now, but without sin? Keith - Las Vegas, NV (5:45)If we were to be fruitful and multiply in eternity, would we eventually develop new technologies to explore the universe? Keith - Las Vegas, NV (8:20)What happens to unbelievers who die in war? Will they have another chance to accept Jesus? What if they haven't heard the Gospel? June - St. Charles, MO (16:03)God will judge the living and the dead at the Second Coming. The dead are currently in either Heaven or Hell. Will they be judged again? Amber - Leslie, MO (20:31)Do you believe there will be an Antichrist at the end of time? Stephen - Winston-Salem, NC (22:43)Does Revelation 2:20 and Acts 15:20 prohibit certain foods? Are not all foods permissible? Stephen - Winston-Salem, NC (24:41)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/01/25), Hank answers the following questions:What is the practical application of Proverbs 19:21? How do you juggle all of your responsibilities while raising a family? Daniel - Brooklyn, NY (0:55)How can I address a Jehovah's Witness couple on the New World Translation rendering of John 1:1 and the identity of the 144,000? Dan - Seattle, WA (3:42)I am a 20-year-old college student. I am a Christian. I keep struggling with sexual sin. Scott - Kearney, MO (15:12)I love God, but it is difficult to truly understand forgiveness and accept it. What are your thoughts? Scott - Kearney, MO (16:42)Can people be saved after the Rapture? Tina - Henderson, TX (18:12)My 33-year-old son has abandoned his Christian upbringing. How do I talk to him without preaching to him? Dan - Gig Harbor, WA (23:02)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/30/25), Hank answers the following questions:I am confused about Matthew 24:29, which talks about immediately after the tribulation, but in Matthew 24:31 refers to the trumpet call and the angels gathering the elect. Wouldn't this be the elect coming from heaven instead of Earth? James - Richmond, VA (0:48)How are we supposed to pray? What does it mean to pray “on Earth as it is in heaven”? Dawn - Layton, UT (5:06)In Genesis 6:1-4, are the “Sons of God” angels that had relations with the “daughters of men”? Oscar - Springdale, AR (8:48)I've struggled with sexual sin. A friend suggested that I am suffering from encounters with incubus and succubus demons. Are these real demonic beings? Darwin - St. Louis, MO (15:12)Is it ok to tithe to an organization instead of a church? Matt - Augusta, ME (17:55)Do you think that Scripture is designed in such a way that those who choose to reject it will find reason to do so? Joe - Robbinsville, NJ (21:06)Is the Seventh-day Adventist Church a cult, and do they line up with Galatians 1:7-9? Myron - Leland, NC (23:53)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/29/25), Hank talks about the prevalent misperception in popular culture that heaven is going to be one big bore.Hank also answers the following questions:What does the last trumpet refer to in 1 Corinthians 15:51-52? Anthony - St. Louis, MO (4:40)Can Roman Catholics be saved if they follow Jesus Christ? Raymond - Bayonne, NJ (15:13)Can you identify the fourth beast kingdoms, the ten horns, and the little horn in the Book of Daniel? Mike - Tulsa, OK (16:48)Do you have information on when the Book of Revelation was written? Mike - Tulsa, OK (21:02)What end-time prophecies do you see being fulfilled today? Travis - Linwood, WA (23:09)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/28/25), Hank answers the following questions:Is it correct that the main argument against the old Earth view is that if there had been death before the fall, it would negate Christ's sacrifice? Josh - Freehills, AB (0:55)My pastor says things like, “God says to stop looking at a Lexus, but a Ford Focus instead because your credit is bad.” When my pastor says, “God says,” is that God speaking through him? When my pastor speaks in tongues, is that biblical? Gene - Charlotte, NC (15:38)Genesis 1 tells us that God created man and woman on the sixth day. Genesis 2 says Adam was created first, then the animals, after which Adam named all the animals, and then God created Eve. If Genesis 2 all happened on the sixth day, then how could Adam have named all the animals within twenty-four hours? Tom - Tacoma, WA (20:11)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:God hates the shedding of innocent blood according to Proverbs 6:17. What is considered innocent blood? How can God sanction the killing of children in 1 Samuel 15:3? Kim - Winston-Salem, NC (1:02)Can you explain what Jesus meant when He described the narrow and wide gates? Paul - Wheeling, WV (8:05)Can you give me an overview of the history and origin of the Bible? Ronald - Bethlehem, PA (15:11)Can you explain the parable of the wheat and the tares in Matthew 13:24-30? Brian - Norman, OK (20:51)Why would God create billions of people, knowing most of them would end up in hell? David - Trenton, NJ (24:33)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/25/25), Hank answers the following questions:What happens after death? Keith - Las Vegas, NV (1:14)When believers die, they are in the presence of the Lord. How does that relate to Jesus' ascension into heaven? Dan - Seattle, WA (4:59)Why did God permit Samuel to come back and speak to Saul when he went to the medium of Endor? Richard - Braselton, GA (15:12)Is listening to an audio Bible the same as reading the Bible? Roy - Concordia, KS (17:06)Why did the Jews stop temple sacrifices if they did not accept Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice? Rebecca - Oklahoma City, OK (20:37)What is your opinion of the books and ministry of Rick Joyner and Benny Hinn? Umbaga - Raleigh, NC (22:16)What are the distinctions of the Apostolic Church, Pentecostal Holiness Church, and Oneness Pentecostalism? Myron - Leland, NC (24:03)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/24/25), Hank explains why we need to pray even though God already knows what we need.Hank also answers the following questions:Can you explain the idea of being absent from the body, present with the Lord? Brandon - Oakland, CA (3:21)Do you know anything about the Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research? Rick - Springfield, MO (6:48)I have a hard time trying to understand the Trinity. Why can't I get an understanding from a church? Rick - Springfield, MO (8:37)How did Peter recognize Moses and Elijah on the Mount of Transfiguration? John - Cleveland, OH (15:12)How could Methuselah live over 900 years? Bob - St. Louis, MO (19:35)How can I discern which member of the Trinity is speaking in the Old Testament? Sam - Longview, TX (21:42)What happens to animals at the second coming of Christ? Christine - Red Deer, AB (24:28)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/23/25), Hank answers the following questions:According to 2 Thessalonians 2, the Man of Sin will be revealed and will sit in the temple. Is this a future event? Is the Man of Lawlessness the same as the Beast of Revelation? Richard - Braselton, GA (1:04)What is your take on Ash Wednesday? Is it biblical? Jesse - San Antonio, TX (5:58)Aren't the ashes placed on the forehead related to the mark of the beast? Jesse - San Antonio, TX (7:12)You said that the mark of the beast is not literal. What about Revelation 13:17, where it says that no one will be able to buy or sell without it? Travis - Everett, WA (15:12)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/22/25), Hank concludes his overview of the days of Holy Week, arriving at Pascha, also known as Easter. It is the day in which the body of Christ worldwide celebrates the ultimate game-changer, the resurrection of Jesus Christ. “If I face hardships in life for merely human reasons,” wrote Paul in his first letter to the Corinthian Christians, “what have I gained? If the dead are not raised, ‘Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.' If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men.” Without resurrection, Christianity crumbles. Thus, in 1 Corinthians chapter 15, the apostle Paul provides a four-part argument underscoring the irrevocable reality of Christ's resurrection. 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.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/21/25), Hank resumes his overview of the days of Holy Week, arriving at Holy Saturday, which was observed by the Eastern Church this past weekend. Holy Saturday marks one of the most enigmatic of all mysteries—the mystery of Christ's descent into Hades. Being “put to death in the body,” says Peter, he was “made alive by the spirit through whom also he went and preached to the spirits in prison who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In it, only a few people, eight in all, were saved through water, and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also.” Peter here reminds us of two great and glorious truths. First, we are saved through water, and second, the descent of Christ into Hades inaugurates resplendent triumph. A triumph by which Christ “tramples down death by death.”Hank also answers the following questions:When a person is baptized, do they become a new creation right away, or is it an ongoing process? Debra - Stony Plain, AB (15:14)What provision does the Bible make for young children or some adults who don't have the mental capacity to accept Christ? Robert - Tallahassee, FL (20:35)I have a cross pendant that has discolored over time. I bought a replacement, but what should I do with the old one? Paul - San Diego, CA (23:03)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank talks about death from a biblical worldview and the significance of Jesus' resurrection from the dead.Hank also answers the following questions:What happens after death? Do we immediately go to heaven or hell, or do we enter soul sleep? Twila - Gresham, OR (3:01)I have been taught that suicide condemns a person to hell. Do Christians who commit suicide go to hell? Al - Kirkland, WA (5:25)Are the Gnostic gospels authoritative? Should I use English translations of them for my devotions? Brian - Nashville, TN (7:35)How can I explain to my 9-year-old that God always existed? Why cannot there be a beginning to God like the Big Bang? Ben – Kansas City, KS (15:13)Is there a point at which you give up witnessing to somebody? Bryan - Pocasset, OK (22:28)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/18/25), Hank picks up his overview of the days of Holy Week, arriving at Holy Friday, the day a united Church is brought face-to-face with the fatal torment of Jesus Christ. A torment that began in the garden of Gethsemane following the emotional Last Supper of Holy Thursday. That night, Jesus was betrayed by Judas, disowned by Peter, and arrested by the temple guard. Before Caiaphas the high priest, he was mocked, beaten, and spat upon. The next morning, Jesus—battered, bruised, and bleeding—was stripped and subjected to the brutality of Roman flogging, reducing his body to quivering ribbons of bleeding flesh. As Christ slumped into the pool of his blood, soldiers threw a scarlet robe across his shoulders, thrust a scepter into his hands, and pressed sharp thorns into his scalp. After they mocked him, they took the scepter and repeatedly struck him on the head. A heavy wooden beam was thrust upon his bleeding body, and he was led away to a place called Golgotha. There, the Lord of glory experienced ultimate physical torture in the form of the cross.Today, as we remember the passion of the Christ upon the cross, as we recall his dying words, “Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit,” we are reminded that we, too, will breathe our last. Whether we are old or young, rich or poor, male or female, we light the sky for the briefest of moments. And then eternity. In the meantime, what we do today will have direct consequences for all eternity. Thus, while the culture seeks to focus your gaze on greatness, Christ rightly focuses your gaze on grace and godliness.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/17/25), Hank resumes his overview of Holy Week with Holy Thursday, the epicenter of the divine narrative. A narrative that begins with the Tree of Life in the Garden of Eden. If Adam and Eve had rejected the serpent, they would have eaten from the Tree of Life, and the Tree of Knowledge would not have been withheld from them. Instead, they were exiled from the Edenic garden and from traversing the slope leading upward toward the peak of deification. Thankfully, the narrative does not end there. For in the panoply of history, a Second Adam clothed himself in fallen humanity. It was above all in his death on the cross and resurrection from the dead that Christ returned humanity to the life of Eden. This then, is the great arc of the biblical narrative. From the tree of life in the Edenic garden to the tree of life in the eternal garden. An arch that finds its apex with the Eucharistic bounty spilling forth from the trodden grapes of Golgotha's hill. The Last Supper that we commemorate on Holy Thursday constitutes the central mystery of the Church. It is the source and zenith of Church life. By it, we are changed from human multiplicity to one body in Christ, the temple of the Holy Spirit. Within the Eucharistic assembly, divine life flows into us and penetrates the fabric of our humanity. The future life is infused into the present one and is blended with it, so that our fallen humanity may be transformed into the glorified humanity of the new Adam, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/16/25), Hank continues to provide an overview of the days of Holy Week, picking up with Holy Wednesday, otherwise known as Spy Wednesday. For on the Wednesday of the last week of Christ's earthly sojourn, Judas became a spy for the enemies of the Messiah. On this day, the ancient Church commemorates the ultimate in contrasts. A prostitute transformed into a pure bride, in contrast to a chosen disciple who conspires with sinful men to betray the King of Truth.Hank also answers the following questions:   I have a friend who is a member of Rodney Howard-Browne's church. If he believes in the essentials, how does that make his ministry a cult, and how can I explain that to my friend? Nancy - PA (15:49)What is your take on sola scriptura now as an Orthodox Christian, and do you think it is biblical? Chris - Seattle, WA (19:37)I heard you say the other day that there was no rapture. Am I incorrect, or did you actually say that? Charles - Dexter, MO (23:09)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/15/25), Hank continues to highlight the days of Holy Week. On Holy Tuesday, we commemorate the Parable of the Ten Virgins as found in Matthew chapter 25. In this parable—this extended simile with extraordinarily sharp teeth—the coming of Christ is likened to the coming of the bridegroom to the home of his bride during the sacramental ritual of marriage. In the narrative of the parable, there are ten virgins—five wise and five foolish. The five wise virgins are illustrative of those who practice almsgiving and mercy. The five foolish represent those who selfishly squander God's provisions upon themselves. In the end, the bridegroom arrives, and the five who were prepared went in with him to the eternal wedding banquet. And then, says Jesus, “the door was shut.” To the five foolish virgins who belatedly asked for the door to be opened, the bridegroom replied, “I tell you the truth, I don't know you.”Hank also answers the following questions:My son struggles with knowing that he's saved. He said that he's prayed and prayed, but doesn't feel like he hears from God. What can I say to him? Carol - Nashville, TN (15:53)I've had an anxiety disorder for many years, and nothing seems to be helping. I've read that micro-dosing LSD is supposed to help, but it's not legal. Would this be biblical? Jodi - Snohomish, WA (22:15)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/14/25), Hank focuses on Holy Week, with Christians in the Eastern and Western Churches celebrating Palm Sunday yesterday. Holy Week for Christians in the East begins on Lazarus Saturday. On that day, that we remember afresh that our Lord Jesus Christ raised Lazarus, a historical reality that points forward to the universal resurrection of all humanity. The next day, Palm Sunday, marks the commemoration of Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Christ's entrance into Jerusalem announced the establishment of the Kingdom of God and a foretaste of the time that He will gather His perfected bride and carry her over the threshold of Jordan into the New Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God. On Holy Monday, the fig tree is set before us as a reminder of the danger inherent in having an appearance of godliness but being devoid of its reality; a reminder to be vigilant and bear fruits of righteousness and repentance.Hank also answers the following questions:If you believe that salvation is “once saved, always saved,” would this mean your free will no longer exists? Tim - Keller, TX (15:51)To me, the term replacement theology seems to be an accurate term as opposed to a misnomer, would you not say? Mark - Vancouver, BC (21:11)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares on the biblical view of wealth, Christian capitalism, and having an eternal view of money.Hank also answers the following questions:My job occasionally requires work on Sunday. Is it okay to work on the Sabbath? Can one do work around the house? Dennis - Oklahoma City, OK (4:12)What are your thoughts on 1 Samuel 28 and the summoning of Samuel by the medium of Endor? Jeff - St. Louis, MO (7:15)How would you respond to someone purporting to have seen something unexplainable and claiming it is demonic? Jeff - St. Louis, MO (10:16)A friend left Christianity because he could no longer suppress his homosexual desires. If we are created in God's image, why are there homosexuals? How do we reach someone who has suffered so much heartache and pain from those they loved? Robert - Bellevue, NE (15:58)What do you know about the Philadelphia Church of God? Alan - Edmonton, AB (22:37)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/11/25), Hank answers the following questions:Will we retain our memories in heaven? Pam - Due West, SC (0:54)If the body/soul unity occurs at conception, where is the soul before that? James - Oklahoma City, OK (5:40)I had a chance to witness to a Muslim Imam. But the Imam is convinced that Adam was a prophet, all Old Testament prophets are sinless, and Eve only made a mistake. How can I respond to this Muslim? Doug - St. Louis, MO (8:22)What is Maundy Thursday? Steven - Winston-Salem, NC (15:14)What is Jesus referring to in Luke 23:27-31? Why did the Lord respond to the women by telling them blessed are those with barren wombs? Anthony - Larned, KS (16:23)When I try to share the gospel, people will get angry with me. How do I respond to that? Chad - Salem, VA (18:43)How old was Jesus when he died? John - Memphis, TN (21:38)Does Jesus at present have a physical body? John - Memphis, TN (23:51)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/10/25), Hank answers the following questions:I went to a Jehovah's Witness memorial service. I was wondering about their understanding of 1 Corinthians 11:25, as they were not eating or drinking. Do they observe this? David - Surrey, BC (0:51)What will happen during the millennial reign? Will we be in spiritual bodies or natural bodies? Matt - Easley, SC (4:07)What happens after death? Do we experience a deep sleep, or does our spirit go to paradise? Gary - Denver, CO (6:17)Can you explain the verse that goes “one day is like a thousand years”? Is this to God or to us? Shelly - Sugar Falls, OH (8:55)How can I explain to my 9-year-old that God always existed? Why cannot there be a beginning to God like the Big Bang? Ben – Kansas City, KS (15:13)Is there a point at which you give up witnessing to somebody? Bryan - Pocasset, OK (22:28)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/09/25), Hank talks about death from a biblical worldview and the significance of Jesus' resurrection from the dead.Hank also answers the following questions:What happens after death? Do we immediately go to heaven or hell, or do we enter soul sleep? Twila - Gresham, OR (3:01)I have been taught that suicide condemns a person to hell. Do Christians who commit suicide go to hell? Al - Kirkland, WA (5:26)Are the Gnostic gospels authoritative? Should I use English translations of them for my devotions? Brian - Nashville, TN (7:36)Can you give me an overview of the history and origin of the Bible? Ronald - Bethlehem, PA (15:11)Can you explain the parable of the wheat and the tares in Matthew 13:24-30? Brian - Norman, OK (20:51)Why would God create billions of people, knowing most of them would end up in hell? David - Trenton, NJ (24:34)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/08/25), Hank answers the following questions:God hates the shedding of innocent blood according to Proverbs 6:17. What is considered innocent blood? How can God sanction the killing of children in 1 Samuel 15:3? Kim - Winston-Salem, NC (1:03)Can you explain what Jesus meant when He described the narrow and wide gates? Paul - Wheeling, WV (8:05)What does Paul mean in Romans 11 when he says, “All Israel will be saved”? Larry - St. Louis, MO (15:11)I need help with the doctrine of election. What is the definition of the word “world” in John 3:16 and 1 John 2:2? Myron - Leland, NC (23:00)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/07/25), Hank answers the following questions:Can you explain the idea of wiping the dust from your feet of the town that rejects Christ in Mark 6:11? Nicholas - Rock Island, IL (1:15)I was told that Hell is fire and brimstone, but others say it is the cessation of existence. Can you clarify? Nicholas - Rock Island, IL (2:44)Can you explain the meaning of “adoption as sons” in Galatians 4:5? Rusty - Denver, CO (8:03)Do you know the number of animals on Noah's Ark? Rusty - Denver, CO (9:59)What exactly is going on during the Millennium? Bob - Charlotte, NC (17:08)Is John Piper a reliable teacher? Norris - Memphis, TN (20:54)What is your opinion on ghosts and the supernatural? Matthew - Fresno, CA (21:28)Is it permissible for a Christian to accept tips at work, even if from non-Christians? Steven - Winston-Salem, NC (23:37)Are we still to uphold the dietary laws, such as not eating pork? Steven - Winston-Salem, NC (25:12)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank quotes the Apostle Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 15 where he says, “if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith.”Hank also answers the following questions:Can you clarify your understanding of the Trinity not being philosophically driven but biblically driven? Jerry - Florissant, MO (2:38)Do you think the rapture is real? Jonathan - Chicago, IL (6:32)Why did Adam and Eve sin? Maddie - Oakland, TN (8:59)My wife's family is Roman Catholic. A pastor told me that they all go to heaven, but they all pray differently. Is this correct? Dominick - American Canyon, CA (15:12)Do you know anything about Gerald Schroeder, who wrote God According to God? Lou - St. Louis, MO (19:08)What do you think about Marcus Borg? He points out conflicts between the Gospels. Is he a supporter of the Bible or not? Ed - Piscataway, NJ (22:38)How should I answer my Jewish friend who contends that they are God's chosen people so how could they possibly be lost? Susanne - Washington, DC (24:14)