Podcasts about bible answer man

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/11/26), Hank shares on the significance of Christ's crucifixion.Hank also answers the following questions:How should the modern Christian deal with the homosexual community? John - Atlanta, GA (6:30)My friend adheres to the amillennial view of Scripture. What is your position on this? Chris (15:11)Do you think Jewish people go to heaven? Roxanne (18:02)I'm trying to explain to someone that Jesus Christ is “the” way, but not the “only” way. Am I right? Chris - OK (19:22)At what point do we offer baptism and church membership to new believers? Carl - Calgary, AB (22:26)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/10/26), Hank shares on the way the Bible sets the time of Christ's coming, and the way many modern date setters make failed predictions.Hank also answers the following questions:How do I find a good church? Connie - Palmdale, CA (6:30)Explain the prohibitions against throwing to dogs what is sacred and casting pearls to swine in Matthew 7? Charlie - AL (15:11)Since God forgives all sins, must Christians continue asking forgiveness after they sin? Francine - Atlanta, GA (18:27)Should we allow Freemasons into church leadership? Maria - Fort Mill, SC (24:33)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/09/26), Hank shares how only Jesus Christ could walk through the doors of biblical prophecy.Hank also answers the following questions:How do you know for certain if you are God's elect? Larry - Trenton, MO (7:04)Can you clarify your statements on fatalistic determinism and God being the author of evil? Mike - CA (15:13)What do you think about the movie Zeitgeist? Is there a book that tells us where we are with respect to the return of Jesus in biblical prophecy? Brace - Tyler, TX (19:32)How do Jehovah's Witnesses differ from Christians? Jim - IA (22:49)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/08/26), Hank reads a testimony from a listener whose life was changed by the ministry of the Christian Research Institute. Hank encourages listeners to support the ministry of CRI during our fiscal year-end to ensure that Gospel-truth delivered on the Bible Answer Man broadcast continues to change lives now and for eternity.Hank also answers the following questions:What is your opinion of Beth Moore? Lesley - Houston, TX (2:01)What verse in the Bible proves that Mormonism is false? Ray - UT (3:05)What are your thoughts on Steve Brown and Key Life Ministries? Mike - LA (7:43)Matthew 8:28 mentions two demon-possessed men, but the other Gospels say there was one; how do we resolve this? Jeremy - Stillwater, OK (15:39)If God is in control, why is the world so chaotic? Steven - Fort Worth, TX (19:01)Is homosexuality similar to alcoholism? Can one say, “I'm a recovering homosexual”? Michelle - Fayetteville, AR (21:09)How can I address an atheist who says there's not enough evidence for God's existence? Al - Washington, DC (23:49)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares on how nothing compares to the excitement of memorizing God's Word. God has told us to write His Word on the tablet of our hearts.Hank also answers the following questions:Clarify the New Heaven and New Earth. Will Heaven be on Earth? Tad - Memphis, TN (2:27)Regarding Revelation 3:12, why did Jesus say, “the temple of my God” instead of “my Temple”? Geoff - Calgary, AB (6:38)How do you share your faith with an evolutionist? Alex - Omaha, NE (15:12)I saw spirits at my Aunt's house, which made me afraid. Can you please help me? Sheila - Honolulu, HI (20:22)How could Jesus eat the Passover on Friday when he was crucified on Friday? Delene - Columbia, MS (22:46)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/05/26), Hank shares on the way we often snorkel in the shallow depths of prayer and only get sunburnt backs, but rarely we go deep into the depths of prayer.Hank also answers the following questions:What is your take on the Calvinist interpretation of predestination? Jordan - Edwardsville, IL (6:59)Are we required to pay tithes under the New Covenant? Samuel - Bronx, NY (9:54)Do Jewish people believe in the Trinity? Salvador - Charlotte, NC (15:57)What is the iron furnace in 1 Kings 8:51? Margo - Claremore, OK (23:46)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/04/26), Hank shares the poignant words of five-star General Omar Bradley who said, “We have men of science, too few men of God. We have grasped the mystery of the atom and rejected the Sermon on the Mount.” Affirming this statement, Hank sends forth a clarion call for believers to stand with the Christian Research Institute in the battle for life and truth.Hank also answers the following questions:Do the children of unbelievers go to heaven after death? Sal - PA (5:50)Did Jesus ascend from Bethany according to Luke 24:50-51, or the Mount of Olives as Acts chapter 1 tells us? Brian - Syracuse, NY (15:39)Can you explain Daniel chapter 12 and the prophecy about 1,290 days? Mike - Willow Spring, NC (21:31)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/03/26), Hank discusses the seven attributes of identification that point directly to Jesus as the fulfillment of Messianic prophecy as laid out in the booklet, Jesus: The Superstar of Biblical Prophecy.Hank also answers the following questions:Were miracles in the New Testament real events, or just spiritual allegories and metaphors? Alec - Fredericktown, OH (7:09)It seems every few years there are new English translations published; why are there so many versions? George - San Francisco, CA (16:02)If God is infinite, how can He know everything in His mind if that knowledge is also infinite? Albert - Anderson, CA (19:07)What do Jehovah's Witnesses believe about hell? James - Lebanon, MO (21:47)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/02/26), Hank answers the following questions:How could Moses speak to God face-to-face in Exodus 33:11 when no one can see God? Jeff - MO (1:26)Why is the angel stirring up the water in John 5:3-4 omitted in some Bible versions? James - Cleveland, OH (6:12)Do animals have souls? Did we evolve from apes with the only difference being a soul? Brandon - St. Louis, MO (15:12)Is the Codex Sinaiticus the oldest Bible, and is it totally different than the Bible we have today? Sam - Los Angeles, CA (23:03)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/01/26), Hank reminds listeners that June is the end of our fiscal year and lays out two reasons why your financial support of the ministry of the Christian Research Institute is crucial this month.Hank also answers the following questions:When the Bible says, “Fear the Lord,” is this fear as in terror, or something else? John - Neptune, NJ (7:52)In Acts 11, what would giving money to the Church in Jerusalem do to restrain a worldwide famine? John - New Albany, IN (15:12)Must a Christian go to church in order to be saved? (20:53)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares on 1 Corinthians 15:17-19. If the resurrection of Jesus never happened, then Christians are to be most pitied. Without the resurrection, there would be no Christian faith.Hank also answers the following questions:Was Earth created in seven literal days, or thousands of years? Teresa - OK (3:11)Is Orthodox Judaism the same religion as the one in the Old Testament? Eric - Finlay, OH (6:48)My son is severely disabled physically and mentally. How can I know that he has inner peace? Laura - Benton, IL (8:29)Does the righteous crying out and being delivered in Psalm 34:17 have to do with their present or future? Derek - Indianapolis, IN (15:14)What is a “reprobate mind” from Romans 1:28? Scott - OH (18:50)How are modern-day Jews judged after death? John - Cleveland, OH (24:10)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/29/26), Hank answers the following questions:If Satan knew Jesus was God, why would he try to offer Him things during the temptation? Jamie - GA (0:58)Can you address L. Ron Hubbard and the Church of Scientology? Annick - MD (2:22)What is the Book of Nature? Andrew - Aiken, SC (7:52)What's your take on the Rastafarian life? Ashton - Houston, TX (15:13)Is Pentecostal doctrine wrong because they emphasize the powers of the Holy Spirit? Celia - Las Vegas, NV (22:43)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/28/26), Hank answers the following questions:Can you please explain your view of the rapture? David - Kansas City, MO (0:50)Did all people come from Adam and Eve? If so, why doesn't the Bible speak of other descendants besides Cain and Abel? Chris - Syracuse, NY (6:41)Did angels procreate with women in Genesis 6? Mike - NC (15:11)What are your thoughts on Matthew 24 and the great tribulation being a future event? Crystal - Oakland, CA (22:56)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/27/26), Hank shares his thoughts on theistic evolution and the biblical account of creation, which teaches that kinds reproduce after their own kind.Hank also answers the following questions:What are your thoughts on Francis Collins and theistic evolution? Bill - Meadow Vista, CA (3:02)How do you share your faith with an evolutionist? Alex - Omaha, NE (15:12)I saw spirits at my Aunt's house, which made me afraid. Can you please help me? Sheila - Honolulu, HI (20:22)How could Jesus eat the Passover on Friday when he was crucified on Friday? Delene - Columbia, MS (22:46)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/26/26), Hank shares on how nothing compares to the excitement of memorizing God's Word. God has told us to write His Word on the tablet of our hearts.Hank also answers the following questions:Clarify the New Heaven and New Earth. Will Heaven be on Earth? Tad - Memphis, TN (2:35)Regarding Revelation 3:12, why did Jesus say, “the temple of my God” instead of “my Temple”? Geoff - Calgary, AB (6:47)What's your opinion on Kent Hovind? Geoff - Calgary, AB (15:12)Will only 144,000 people go to heaven at the rapture, or will there only be 144,000 people saved after the rapture? Charles - Fresno, CA (17:00)If all humans came from one man, why are there so many differences in appearance? Shaju- Edmonton, AB (23:37)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/25/26), 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 (05/11/26), 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 (05/04/26), Hank answers the following questions:What is the difference between the Kingdom of Heaven and the Kingdom of God? Sergio - Rochester, NY (0:48)Miles Monroe defines righteousness in the context of Matthew 6:33 as being rightly positioned within authority of government. What are your thoughts? Sergio - Rochester, NY (4:59)Doesn't “woe to you who are rich” in Luke 6:24 contradict other teachings in the Bible that do not condemn the rich? Dana - Canoga Park, CA (7:25)Why aren't we seeing Christians today perform miracles as we read about in the Bible? Keith - Casper, WY (15:11)My niece is a Mormon. Can you explain their religion? Rita - Nashville, TN (19:32)I read the verse, “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord.” But you say there are three persons. Isn't that a contradiction? Brian - Littleton, CO (22:18)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/01/26), Hank answers the following questions:I listened to a debate on the Trinity vs. Oneness Pentecostalism. I'm confused. What are your insights? Cindy - Austin, TX (1:21)My friend received the Holy Spirit and began speaking in tongues. Is being filled with the Spirit and speaking in tongues biblical? John - St. Louis, MO (15:13)When Jesus said, “My God, My God, why has thou forsaken me,” was the Father and Son separated at that moment? How can there be a three-in-one? Brenda - High Point, NC (19:11)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/28/26), Hank brings up the issue of why God would allow bad things to happen.Hank also answers the following questions:The word “lie” means any intentional deception. Isn't God's command to Abraham to kill Isaac an intentional deception? Mike - Trinidad, CO (6:01)I heard teachings about “little Jesuses.” Have you addressed this teaching? Susan - AZ (9:22)Why do people criticize the Scofield Reference Bible? Marilyn - WA (16:40)Can you address the development of the different views on pre-, mid-, and post-tribulation rapture? Steve - Hammond, LA (20:48)What is pantheism? Alice - Houston, TX (23:59)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/27/26), Hank answers the following questions:What is the meaning of “the Scriptures cannot be broken” in John 10:35? Christopher - MI (0:56)How was David able to pick up the giant's sword, as mentioned in 1 Samuel 17? Walter - Orange, NJ (3:07)What is the meaning of Jesus' statement about “no sign will be given except the sign of Jonah” in Matthew 16? Tammy - Calgary, AB (6:09)What about the prophetic healing and deliverance ministries course with Life Ministries? Is this program biblically based? Sam - Atlanta, GA (7:13)Where does one get information about the history of the Bible? Fanny - TN (9:45)Regarding Celebration of Disciplines by Richard Foster, is what he says about simplicity and redistribution of wealth accurate? Susan - CA (15:10)How do you know that God exists? Tom - Kansas City, MO (18:36)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank comments on statements made by Bill Maher that the entirety of the Bible was not meant to be read as history, but as parable.Hank also answers the following questions:Can you explain the meaning of 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 with respect to building upon the foundation of Christ and testing with fire? Alan - Oklahoma City, OK (7:12)Can you define praying in the Spirit? Duncan - High River, AB (8:50)Why wasn't King David stoned for adultery? Kevin - Kansas City, KS (15:11)I struggle with depression. One part of the bible says that if I ask believing it will be given, but Paul prayed for the thorn to be removed, yet the thorn remained. How do I make sense of these different responses? Collin - NE (18:58)My son says he saw an angel at the age of three. How do I know if that's true? Bill - MO (22:53)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/24/26), Hank answers the following questions:My Son thinks God is egomaniacal because He created us to worship him, while knowing that we would sin. How do I respond? Debra - Mesa, AZ (1:13)Is using a Ouija board dangerous? Andrew - St. Louis, MO (15:14)I see nowhere in the Bible that we have free will. How can you say we can choose? Tony - Tulsa, OK (17:16)Can demons inflict physical harm like scratches or illnesses? Are demon possessions still possible today? Mike - St. Louis, MO (20:47)What are your thoughts on Seventh-day Adventism and Ellen G. White? Zack - Charlotte, NC (23:59)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/23/26), Hank answers the following questions:Someone received a word of knowledge about preaching the gospel to a Catholic man with cancer, and his being healed and saved. Why is this unbiblical? Edmond - CA (0:51)During his reign, was King David also the Chief Priest? Wyatt - Bakersfield, CA (4:39)What are your thoughts on the NIV translation of the Bible? James - Cleveland, OH (6:10)I do premarital counseling, and most couples I meet with are already living together. Should I tell them they are doing something wrong? Hellen - Lithonia, GA (15:13)What are your thoughts on John Coleman and his book, The Committee of 300? Montez - St. Louis, MO (21:01)What is the biblical definition of prophecy and a prophetic word? Eric - St. Louis, MO (24:02)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/22/26), Hank shares on the illumination principle on reading the Bible for all its worth and critiques Bill Maher's flawed wooden literal interpretation of the talking snake in the Book of Genesis.Hank also answers the following questions:   Was polygamy, plural marriage, and concubinage ever acceptable by God? Ross - Salt Lake City, UT (6:49)What does it mean to be created “in the image of God?” Joe - Omaha, NE (15:11)Beatitude in Revelation 22:14. Is it supposed to read blessed are those who do the commandments or those who wash their robes? Herb - AB (18:58)People say that the King James Bible is the fully inspired Word of God. Is that true? What is the best Bible translation to read? Herb - AB (20:27)Where does the Bible say that those who die without Christ have eternal condemnation? Tom - Newark, DE (24:13)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/21/26), Hank shares on the importance of essential Christian doctrine, which sets the line of demarcation between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of the cults.Hank also answers the following questions:Why is giving a blessing in the morning considered a curse in Proverbs 27:14? Pam - Due West, SC (3:01)I divorced while I was an unbeliever, under illegitimate grounds. How long must I stay open to reconciliation? Robert - Sacramento, CA (5:56)Are shows where they hunt for ghosts contain legitimate footage? Are ghosts just demons messing with people? Andrew - St. Louis, MO (15:14)In John 4, what legitimacy does the Samaritan woman have to claim the well? Brian - Valentia, CA (16:46)How can you witness to someone with Alzheimer's? Ezekiel - Lincoln, NE (22:38)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/20/26), Hank shares on Dick Staub's book, The Culturally Savvy Christian, and how you can be an effective ambassador for Christ.Hank also answers the following questions:Is it okay for Christians to get tattoos? Danny - Modesto, CA (4:36)Why was man forbidden to eat from the Tree of Knowledge? Jason - Graham, NC (6:10)What are the 7 angels, 2 witnesses, 42 weeks, and 3 1/2 years in the Book of Revelation? Mike - OK (15:41)What is the meaning of Matthew 7:6, where it says, “Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs”? Jeanie - KS (20:29)What is a good way to go through the Book of Zechariah, since it contains so much symbolism? Jeanie - KS (21:40)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares on Jesus being the fulfillment of Old Testament messianic prophecies.Hank also answers the following questions:When should you leave your church for another church? Michael - Rochester, IN (8:27)What are your thoughts about the New Living Translation? Michael - Rochester, IN (10:37)Is the Antichrist not necessarily just one person? Chuck - Cleveland, MS (15:12)Is the story about the sons of God and daughters of men in Genesis 6 referring to angels having sex with women? Debra - Dallas, TX (18:21)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/17/26), Hank comments on statements made by Bill Maher that the entirety of the Bible was not meant to be read as history, but as parable.Hank also answers the following questions:Can you explain the meaning of 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 with respect to building upon the foundation of Christ and testing with fire? Alan - Oklahoma City, OK (7:12)Can you define praying in the Spirit? Duncan - High River, AB (8:50)What about the ministries of Joseph Prince and Joyce Meyer? Reliable teachers? Jim - WA (15:14)What about the Gap Theory between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2? Paul - Vancouver, BC (21:41)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/16/26), Hank answers the following questions:How do we know the assembly of angels and Satan took place in the Book of Job? Cathy - Bakersfield, CA (0:58)Why were some people in the Bible, like David and Solomon, not known as adulterers, since they had multiple wives? Kevin - KS (6:53)The same thing (abomination of desolations) talked about in the Book of Daniel and Mark 13:14? Eugene - Freehold, NJ (15:12)Genesis 6 talks about angels cohabitating with women. Are these demon/human hybrids in the world and influencing the government? Don - Charlotte, NC (20:33)Is Charles Spurgeon a reliable teacher? Tyler - NE (24:05)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/15/26), Hank answers the following questions:Is the rapture biblical? Linda - Pittsburgh, PA (0:48)Must Christians tithe or face the curses mentioned in Deuteronomy 28? Alicia - St. Louis, MO (5:38)Why wasn't King David stoned for adultery? Kevin - Kansas City, KS (15:11)I struggle with depression. One part of the bible says that if I ask believing it will be given, but Paul prayed for the thorn to be removed, yet the thorn remained. How do I make sense of these different responses? Collin - NE (18:58)My son says he saw an angel at the age of three. How do I know if that's true? Bill - MO (22:53)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/14/26), 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 (04/13/26), 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, that we are saved through water, and second, that 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 (15:49)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 (21:07)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 (23:36)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares the testimony of Michelle, who came out of Mormonism.   Hank also answers the following questions:I am discussing the two natures of Christ. Did Christ have a human spirit and a divine spirit? Michael - Fort Worth, TX (5:11)What is the sin leading to death in 1 John 5:16? Why pray that people should not commit that sin? Zeke - Old Ridge, NE (9:00)What is the difference between an apostate and a heretic? Carl - WI (15:13)Can you explain Judgment Day to me? If our sins are forgotten, why is God going to judge Christians? Patty - St. Louis, MO (16:24)Can you explain Peter's vision regarding the eating of animals? Chip - Bloomington, IL (20:52)Genesis says, “God created the heavens and the earth.” Are there multiple levels of heaven? Mark - Omaha, NE (23:04)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/10/26), 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 own 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 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 (04/09/26), 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 (04/07/26), 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 question: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 (19:41)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank interviews Dr. Paul Maier, former Russell H. Seibert Professor of Ancient History at Western Michigan University, about the DVD The Week that Changed the World. Hank and Dr. Maier discuss the significance of Holy Week, those who erroneously deny the fatal torment of Jesus, extra-biblical evidence for the life of Christ that corresponds to Scripture, and more questions and misinformation surrounding the most important week in all of history.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/03/26), Hank reaches the conclusion of 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 toward 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 (04/02/26), 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 (04/01/26), 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 that Christ has, in fact, 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 (03/31/26), 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 (03/30/26), 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 this coming Sunday. 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 shares on the importance of learning and practicing the literal principle of biblical interpretation.Hank also answers the following questions:When the alcoholic removes alcohol from his life, he is not physically maimed. Doesn't this contradict Jesus' teaching in Mark 9:45-47? Abraham - Lincoln, NE (5:30)Can a divorced Christian remarry? Is this a sin? Dave - Louisville, KY (8:13)In light of Paul's words on circumcision in Galatians 5:3 and 1 Corinthians 7:18, why did he allow Timothy's circumcision? Peter - West Palm Beach, FL (15:13)Are Christians still subject to the Mosaic Law? Mike - St. Louis, MO (19:40)Are the translations of the Bible fallible? Jason - IL (23:32)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/27/26), Hank interviews Dr. Paul Maier, former Russell H. Seibert Professor of Ancient History at Western Michigan University, about the DVD The Week that Changed the World. Hank and Dr. Maier discuss the significance of Holy Week, those who erroneously deny the fatal torment of Jesus, extra-biblical evidence for the life of Christ that corresponds to Scripture, and more questions and misinformation surrounding the most important week in all of history.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/26/26), Hank shares the testimony of Michelle, who came out of Mormonism.Hank also answers the following questions:I am discussing the two natures of Christ. Did Christ have a human spirit and a divine spirit? Michael - Fort Worth, TX (5:11)What is the sin leading to death in 1 John 5:16? Why pray that people should not commit that sin? Zeke - Old Ridge, NE (9:00)Is the Antichrist not necessarily just one person? Chuck - Cleveland, MS (15:12)Is the story about the sons of God and daughters of men in Genesis 6 referring to angels having sex with women? Debra - Dallas, TX (18:21)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/25/26), Hank answers the following questions:I became a Christian, but my wife did not. How can I share my faith with my children without straining my marriage? Mark - Vancouver, BC (0:50)Was Jude 9 referring to a source outside the Bible? Why the debate over the body of Moses? Tim - Phoenix, AZ (4:45)What are your thoughts about the International House of Prayer and Mike Bickle? Chris - Kansas City, MO (8:18)What is the difference between an apostate and a heretic? Carl - WI (15:13)Can you explain to me about Judgment Day? If our sins are forgotten, why is God going to judge Christians? Patty - St. Louis, MO (16:24)Can you explain Peter's vision regarding the eating of animals? Chip - Bloomington, IL (20:52)Genesis says, “God created the heavens and the earth.” Are there multiple levels of heaven? Mark - Omaha, NE (23:04)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/24/26), Hank answers the following questions:If a Christian does not give 10% of their gross income, are they in disobedience to God and subject to punishment? Tracy - Riverside, CA (0:56)Are we still under the dietary laws in Leviticus? Daniel - Peoria, IL (5:12)Did the Old Testament permit polygamy? Why was it okay for David and Solomon to have multiple wives? Tim - AL (6:43)If tithing is like training wheels for giving, why cannot the OT dietary laws be training wheels for a proper diet? Joyce - St. Louis, MO (15:10)I want to serve God, but I do not feel like I love the Lord. What's stopping me from feeling that relationship? Don - St. Louis, MO (17:33)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/23/26), Hank shares on Jesus being the fulfillment of Old Testament messianic prophecies.Hank also answers the following questions:When should you leave your church for another church? Michael - Rochester, IN (8:27)What are your thoughts about the New Living Translation? Michael - Rochester, IN (10:37)Did the early church have a dispensational theology with respect to a future millennium contra to what is taught by covenant theology? Stephen - Branson, MO (15:12)If the rapture is unbiblical, then what does it mean in Scripture when it tells us “one will be taken and the other left”? Stephen - Calgary, AB (18:45)Why is Sunday the day we go to church? I can't find it anywhere in the Bible. James - Murray, IA (23:55)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares on the mathematics of spiritual multiplication; the way Christianity can grow exponentially just by leading one person a year with just 12 evangelists. In less than 30 years, the whole world could be evangelized, and even if the population doubled, it would only take one additional year.Hank also answers the following questions:Peter quotes Joel in Acts 2. When was this prophecy from Joel 2 fulfilled? Christopher - MI (3:40)What are the greater works mentioned in John 14:12? Rick - Oklahoma City, OK (15:13)A friend of mine said that people don't choose God, God chooses the people. What is your insight on this? Jason - Phoenix, AZ (18:23)Regarding Matthew 16:18, is Peter the rock upon which the Church was built? What is the proper understanding of this verse? Larry - Long Beach, CA (21:22)