Bible Answer Man Podcast with Hank Hanegraaff

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/04/26), Hank answers the following questions:

Is Bill Johnson of Bethel Church a sound teacher? Jeff - St. Louis, MO (0:52)
Why don’t we keep the Old Testament dietary laws today? Why would the dietary laws be changed in the New Testament times? Sergio - AR (5:38)
Was Adam created perfect? In what sense was Jesus the second Adam? David - Albuquerque, NM (15:14)
Can you address Lutheran teaching on pastors pronouncing absolution of the sins of congregants? Rebecca - Reseda, CA (18:39)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/03/26), Hank comments on Luke 2:1-7 and the historical skepticism expressed by modern scholars like Dr. John Dominic Crossan.

Hank also answers the following questions:

What external references support the Bible? How do we know the Bible is God’s Word? Sheryl - Knoxville, TN (6:14)
Do you have references on the ancient Jewish perspective on homosexuality? Albert - Anderson, CA (15:11)
Does John 3:13 support soul sleep? Does it mean that there were no people in heaven prior to Christ’s resurrection? Michael - Toronto, ON (16:39)
How can I tell if speaking in tongues is authentic? Billy - Savannah, GA (19:30)
Is The Lutheran Hour okay to listen to? Larry - BC (23:56)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/02/26), Hank calls on everyone who takes the sacred name of Jesus Christ on their lips to vote in the U.S. midterm elections taking place right now. We ought not to abdicate our responsibility to vote. It is important for us to seize every opportunity to make our voices heard—to be a clarion call to a culture that is devolving before our eyes.

Hank also answers the following questions:

Is Jesus speaking the universe into existence the same as saying the Father spoke the universe into existence? Bill - Wichita, KS (3:53)
What are your thoughts on the modern-day expression of Christmas, specifically Santa Claus? Jeremy - Longview, TX (8:13)
Can you recommend a good resource on Bible prophecy? Could God reveal whether someone else has received salvation? Anita - Calgary, AB (15:12)
Does the Bible teach soul sleep? Dominique - East Haven, CT (17:36)
Is the Allah of Islam the same as the God of Christianity? Melissa - St. James, MO (21:02)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank comments on the notorious way Plinius the Younger interrogated Christians, aiming to shift them from the worship of Christ to the worship of Cesar. But Plinius was wrong. Christians never gave in because they believed in the resurrection of Christ, and they turned the Empire upside down.

Hank also answers the following questions:

What are the marks and practices of the New Testament church, and how do they reflect on the modern church? Robbie - Edmonton, AB (3:48)
Is there a difference between willful, conscious sin and just stumbling? Charles - Fresno, CA (7:43)
Does faith come by personal choice or from God? Luke - Post Falls, ID (9:29)
Why are there two resurrections separated by a thousand years in Revelation 20? Jim - AR (15:12)
Does the sign of the prophet Jonah mean that Jesus was in the tomb for exactly 3 days and 3 nights? David - Paris, TN (18:10)
Does Romans chapters 9-11 teach a future messianic Jewish revival? Brandon - Charlotte, NC (21:35)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/30/26), Hank shares a little bit about Halloween, otherwise known as All Hallows’ Eve. Far from merely secular, Halloween, or All Hallows’ Eve, is preparation for the transcendently important feast of All Saints’ Day.

Hank also answers the following questions:

I was being attacked by a demon in my dream and woke up with holes in my brand-new shirt. Can you explain what happened? Frank - Charleston, WV (4:59)
Do ghosts exist? Why would Jesus mention ghosts in Luke 24:39 if not? Lance - Lake Ozark, MO (15:10)
Did the Witch of Endor summon a demon spirit masquerading as Samuel? Lance - Lake Ozark, MO (17:54)
I have a friend who is a Wiccan and says she summons demons; how can I witness to her? Dalton - Sherwood Park, AB (19:07)
Can a demon enter a believer? Is it possible for a demon to get attached to my clothing? Larry - Long Beach, CA (22:46)