Bible Answer Man Podcast with Hank Hanegraaff

Hank welcomes Benjamin Wiker and Jonathan Witt to discuss their book, A Meaningful World: How the Arts and Sciences Reveal the Genius of Nature. Dr. Benjamin Wiker is a Senior Fellow at Veritas Center for Ethics and Public Life and Dr. Jonathan Witt is a Senior Fellow with Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture. In stark contrast to contemporary claims that the world is meaningless, Wiker and Witt deny the prevailing trend of scientific materialism and argue that the world is not only intelligently designed, but filled with beauty and purpose.

Hank welcomes author and senior editor of WORLD Magazine, Mindy Belz to discuss her book, They Say We Are Infidels: On the Run from ISIS with Persecuted Christians in the Middle East. Mindy shares her experience in the Middle East and the very real war crimes she has seen firsthand. Despite the fear of ISIS, however, we have a God who is bigger and there are still Christians who are worshipping openly in Iraq. Hank also answers the following questions: What are your thoughts on Charles Stanley and Les Feldick? Is open theism orthodox? Is this an issue we should divide over? My daughter married a Jewish man who is also an atheist; how can I model Christian behavior and still tell my granddaughter to honor her mother? Is 1 Peter 3:21 teaching that baptism saves? How should we interpret the Minor Prophets? Which member of the Trinity should we address in prayer?

Hank emphasizes the importance of reading They Say We Are Infidels by Mindy Belz. In her book, Belz details the harrowing and often inspiring stories of men and women of unshakable faith. In 635, three years after Muhammad died, Damascus fell to invading Muslims. A decade later the city of Antioch fell. From the fall of Jerusalem to the present, Muhammad's trail of terror is the legacy of Islam. As a result the world has known jihad. How different he was from the Lord Jesus Christ. Hank also answers the following questions: Can you explain the parable of the mustard seed? How will those who have never heard the gospel be judged? What is your position on Yoga? Aren't Islamic extremists just following the mainstream teaching of Islam? Is speaking in tongues the evidence of the baptism of the Holy Spirit? What does the Bible say about this? Should I take off the Christian bumper stickers on my car since I can't seem to obey the speed limits? Is the story of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16, a parable or an actual event?

Hank answers the following questions: What are your thoughts on progressive revelation? Can you give me a convincing argument as to why there should be denominational unity? Since salvation is a gift, how can our names be stricken from the book of life? What do you think about the gap theory? Do you know about Kellie Copeland arguing with her ex-husband on Facebook? Are the sins of the fathers being passed on to their children because they are misleading them? You said there are no generational curses, but the book of Galatians says that Jesus came to bear the curse for us; so what is this curse? I've heard you talk about general revelation and the age of the earth; does that mean the Bible is skipping over millions of years in the creation account? I was talking with a Roman Catholic friend who said the elements of Communion are the actual body and blood of Christ; can you help me explain this? What is the biblical model for giving? Should I give a tenth of my gross or net income? How should I reconcile the Bible saying God will visit the sins of the fathers on the third and fourth generation with the idea of generational curses, and my own sin?

Hank welcomes author and senior editor of WORLD Magazine, Mindy Belz to discuss her book, They Say We Are Infidels: On the Run from ISIS with Persecuted Christians in the Middle East. Mindy shares her experience in the Middle East and the very real war crimes she has seen firsthand. Despite the fear of ISIS, however, we have a God who is bigger and there are still Christians who are worshipping openly in Iraq. Hank also answers the following questions: Are there any specific passages in the Bible that address Islam? In Matthew, Jesus talks about marrying a divorced woman. I've done that; am I committing adultery? When I was baptized, I didn't fully understand the faith. Do I need to be re-baptized? Will you be producing a flipchart on Islam? Can you explain James 5:18 in the case of someone who cannot speak, or in the case of an unbeliever? Is 1 Peter 3:21 teaching that baptism saves? How should we interpret the Minor Prophets? Which member of the Trinity should we address in prayer?

Hank shares his thoughts on living the Christian life in light of eternity. We all live in that tiny dash between the date of our birth and the date of our death. Whether you are young or old, rich or poor, male or female, you light the sky for a brief moment and then enter eternity. What we do now will have direct consequences for all eternity. While the culture seeks to focus your gaze on greatness, Christianity focuses on grace and holiness. It is amazing to think that Christians are mediators of God's kingdom; we are being honed as stewards of a restored Garden. Hank also answers the following questions: My sister and I were saved at the same time, but now she's rejected Christianity. In light of the doctrine of predestination, is she lost or will she come back? Is there a difference between the soul and the spirit? Do you think it is right to allow Muslims to bring their destructive religion into this country? Why didn't Jesus use His divine power to prove His divinity? Christianity encourages examining the Bible, but Islam discourages this with the Qur'an. Would you rather follow Jesus or a man who married a nine-year-old girl? What does it mean to worship God in spirit and in truth? When a person is separated from God for all eternity, what happens to their lives? Will they go on with life as usual? If you are trying to rekindle your marriage, what Scriptures would you go to?

Hank welcomes actor, director, producer and nationally syndicated radio host, Carl Amari to discuss The Word of God Audio Bible New Testament. The Word of God is a dramatic audio theater presentation directed by a Bible scholar and featuring internationally-renowned actors, an original music score, and wonderful sound effects. Hank and Carl give listeners a taste of what they'll hear with this brilliantly-recorded, artistically-rich production and how edifying it can be to listen to the Scriptures. Hank also answers the following questions: In the interview with Carl, he said one of the actors prays to Mary. What is your take on praying to Mary?

Hank discusses an article in USA Today titled "Pakistani Hindus Lose Daughters to Forced Muslim Marriages." The article tells the story of many girls who are abducted and forced to convert to Islam and marry their abductors. Every year in Pakistan Muslim men abduct and forcibly convert about 1,000 girls, most of whom are Hindus and Christians. This begs the question, why does former President Barack Obama wax eloquent about Muslim tolerance and warn Westerners to allow Muslims to practice their religion as they see fit? In the West, we have bought into a dangerous narrative. Hank also answers the following questions: My daughter is struggling with her faith and she asked: what if I wasn't born in a Christian family? How would I know Jesus is the only way? What is it that makes Israel God's chosen people and who are true Israel? What are the best books to help me study the Bible? In your study do you find any Scriptural basis for or against the rapture of believers? What does the Bible say about remarriage? Am I permitted to separate and never get married again? I'm a new believer and I have no problem giving of my time and money, but I struggle sharing my faith with others. How can I overcome this?

Hank discusses the book They Say We Are Infidels by Mindy Belz, editor of World Magazine. Writing about her own experiences through the power of story, she takes readers from the early 2000s to the present-detailing the church bombings and Christian persecution by the leader of the Islamic State, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. All too often here in the West, we are not in touch with the mass genocide that is happening in the Middle East. Hank also answers the following questions: What should the Christian response be to Trump's immigration ban? How would you respond to evangelical leaders who use the parable of the Good Samaritan to support caring for immigrants? Why would God allow Satan to torment Job? I listen to a lot of Reformed teachers like R.C. Sproul and John Piper. How do you interpret Romans and Paul's teaching on election as opposed to the TULIP doctrine? In the book of Proverbs, why did Solomon use female pronouns to personify wisdom? My daughter is involved with YWAM and has been showing some strange behavior. What do you think of YWAM? In the book of Genesis, how could there be different languages prior to Babel? What do you think of The Shack by William P. Young? Could you offer some advice to young Christians on how to study the Bible? How does one from a different faith have a conversation with and American Muslim? Should we separate the religion from the culture?

Hank shares his thoughts on the many businesses and restaurants that closed in protest of President Trump's temporary immigration ban. And while the list of countries is long, what about Pakistan or Saudi Arabia, which is the most significant source of funding for Sunni terrorist groups worldwide? In fact, Saudi Arabia has direct ties to the massacre of September 11, 2001. Despite all of this, sharia states are being portrayed as peace-loving allies in the fight against terrorism. To date the worst cobelligerent to Islamic jihadism was the eight year Obama administration. Why were there no protests then? Hank also answers the following questions: In a previous broadcast, were you saying that the Tribulation has already happened; could you clarify this? I'm a Roman Catholic and I believe in salvation by grace through faith, but in the book of James he says that works really do matter. Is this contradictory? Would Paul and James have known of the others writing? I heard that in Switzerland they are trying to create portals to other dimensions with a "God particle" and this will fulfill the book of Revelation. What do you think about this? My kids were discussing hell with a friend who said she can't imagine that sinners will burn in torment for eternity. Can you help me with this? How many days did it take God to make Eve after He made Adam? I'm confused about women being silent in the church according to 1 Corinthians 14:34-38. Is it biblical for women to be youth leaders or pastors?

Hank points listeners to an article in USA Today about actor and comedian Tracy Morgan's vision of heaven. Morgan claims his view of heaven has been shaped by his near fatal accident back in 2014. He says that when he gets to heaven God is going to slap him on the (bottom) and say, "Good job!" He said he would be reunited with fellow comedians such as George Carlin, who not only didn't believe in God, but mocked Him. Perhaps Morgan's view of the afterlife is based upon his own preconceptions. Hank also answers the following questions: Can you address the difference between the Roman Catholic and Protestant view of the Eucharist? What does it mean that Jesus is the first born of all creation in Colossians 1:15? Is Jesus part of creation or part of the Godhead? I know Joyce Meyer's doctrine isn't always correct, but why don't you emphasize the good things she says? Who made the earth? In Zechariah 14:16, who will come up to Jerusalem to celebrate the feast of booths? What is your view of the rapture; is it pre-tribulation or post-tribulation? And what Scriptures would you provide? What are your thoughts on the book The Shack? I have been reading Psalm 119; what was the Psalmist's understanding of God's Word? What happened to all the people who died prior to the coming of Christ? Did Jesus go into hell and release them?

Hank discusses President Trump's 90-day ban of seven Muslim-majority countries including Iraq, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. In Somalia, their constitution claims that Islam is the state religion and does not allow for religious freedom. No law can be enacted unless it is complies with sharia. The story of a 13 year-old Somalian girl named Aisha who was dragged, kicking and screaming, into a stadium where she was brutally stoned to death should warn Westerners not buy into the false narrative being promulgated by the media. Hank also answers the following questions: Why were the Apocryphal books deemed uninspired and cut out of the Protestant Bible? What is your opinion of Messianic Judaism? Are they true Christians? What is your position on Yoga? Aren't Islamic extremists just following the mainstream teaching of Islam? Is speaking in tongues the evidence of the baptism of the Holy Spirit? What does the Bible say about this? Should I take off the Christian bumper stickers on my car since I can't seem to obey the speed limits? Is the story of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16, a parable or an actual event?

Hank shares his thoughts on St. Valentine's Day. Although there were multiple martyrs named Valentine and some mystery surrounding the origin of this holiday, we do know that in contrast to the pagan Roman festival of Lupercalia, the Christian church set up a rival celebration in honor of the presbyter Valentinus who was martyred for his faith. By living a life emulating the love of Christ, St. Valentine demonstrated that genuine love is far more lasting than flowers and cards. Love is not a fleeting feeling, but is ultimately rooted in commitment. Hank also answers the following questions: As Christians, should we support Israel as a state? Is there an ethnic promise for future Israel? My mother wants to be euthanized; do you have any advice? What are your thoughts on Charles Stanley and Les Feldick? Is open theism orthodox? Is this an issue we should divide over? My daughter married a Jewish man; how can I model Christian behavior and still tell my granddaughter to honor her mother? Did God know Adam and Eve would sin? If so, how does this fit together with the concept of free will? In Isaiah 55, is Jesus Christ the fulfillment of the promises made to David? Will the blood of the Lamb and the name of Jesus Christ no longer have power for those who are left behind after the rapture?

Hank emphasizes the importance of reading They Say We Are Infidels by Mindy Belz. In her book, Belz details the harrowing and often inspiring stories of men and women of unshakable faith. In 635, three years after Muhammad died, Damascus fell to invading Muslims. A decade later the city of Antioch fell. From the fall of Jerusalem to the present, Muhammad's trail of terror is the legacy of Islam. As a result the world has known jihad. How different he was from the Lord Jesus Christ. Hank also answers the following questions: Can you explain the parable of the mustard seed? How will those who have never heard the gospel be judged? In light of John 14:26, sometimes I think God is speaking to me, but I make mistakes. Do you ever make mistakes? I have been struggling with drugs and alcohol since I was a teenager. All the churches I've been to laid hands on me and anointed me with oil, but I didn't get sober until I stopped going to church. Isn't that backwards? Can we command our own healing? Is this biblical? Do unbelievers have a spirit they can go to like I can talk to the Holy Spirit?

Hank welcomes Christian apologist and philosopher Dr. David Wood to discuss his article in the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL titled "Jesus in Islam." Hank and David talk about President Trump's supposed Muslim ban; the points of both agreement and disagreement Christians have with Muslims; the biblical understanding of Jesus as the Son of God, and the role Jesus plays in Islamic eschatology. Hank also answers the following questions: Can you explain preaching the gospel to the dead in 1 Peter 4:6? Is Jesus the second Adam? When He comes back will He be different than His first advent? I've had a lot of doubts about my salvation; do you have any encouragement for me? What does the Scripture have to say about how Christians should treat immigrants? Can you explain 1 Corinthians 2:15? Can you address Word of Faith theology and Andrew Wommack?