On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:When a Christian dies, what form will he take? Will he be a spirit?Shouldn’t we offer forgiveness even if someone refuses to repent?I’m a member of Alcoholics Anonymous; what is your opinion of this organization? Can you explain how the Holy Spirit is a person?What is the New Perspective on Paul, and is this something the church needs to embrace?Doesn’t the story of Jacob and Rachel show Jacob’s lack of faith since he didn’t trust God to provide children through Rachel?With all the things taking place in the Middle East, how close do you think we may be to the return of Jesus?

Best of BAM Q&A: Forgiveness, Alcoholics Anonymous, and Jacob’s Lack of Faith

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On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/22/24), Hank answers the following questions:Was the Fall of Adam and Eve metaphoric or literal? Tim - Carthage, NC (0:58)How do we distinguish between laws in the Old Testament against homosexuality and things like using two different types of cloth? Sarah - Omaha, NE (7:40)Did the ancient mystery religions influence the Apostle Paul and the Bible? Eddie - Vancouver, BC (15:13)Can you comment on the amount of violence in the Old Testament? Why did God command so much violence? Michelle - St. Louis, MO (19:22)

Q&A: Fall of Adam and Eve, Ancient Mystery Religions, and Old Testament Violence

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:Is the use of recreational marijuana okay if it has been legalized by the state you live in? Ken - Oklahoma City, OK (0:53)How can I help a Mormon friend understand the Bible? Eric - Edmonton, AB (3:48)Is it dangerous for me to stay in a ministry that teaches the prosperity gospel? Paul - Richmond, VA (6:30)What are the biblical grounds for divorce and remarriage? James - Memphis, TN (8:42)Sin is said to come from the natural man, yet homosexuality is said to be against nature. This seems contradictory to me. Can you clarify this? Eric - Grove, OK (15:44)Couldn’t the flames of Hell be literal since Jesus speaks of them in such a literal way in various passages, such as the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah? Charles - Kansas City, MO (20:42)

Best of BAM Q&A: Recreational Marijuana, Mormonism, and Hell

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/19/24), Hank answers the following questions:When Jesus was on the cross, did the Father turn His back on Him? Christopher (0:51)When did the doctrine of the pre-tribulation rapture originate? Krystal - Oakland, CA (3:52)Is it acceptable for a church to take out a loan to build a building? Brian - Lincoln, NE (7:11)Does Luke 22:35-37 justify owning a gun? John - St. Louis, MO (9:18)Are there other Bible teachers that agree with your view of eschatology? Judy - San Antonio, TX (15:38)

Q&A: Jesus’ Words on the Cross, Pre-Tribulational Rapture, and Gun Control

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/18/24), Hank answers the following questions:What does the Bible say about suicide? How do you handle this type of situation without pushing someone away? Tim - Syracuse, NY (1:02)Does masturbation defile your body? Richard - Aurora, CO (4:44)Are those who are presently in heaven outside of this time-space continuum? In the eternal state will there be a concept of time? Daniel - Chicago, IL (6:09)Do you believe in the rapture? Robert - TX (15:13)In Genesis 9, why did Noah curse the descendants of Ham? Wayne - Joplin, MO (18:08)Should the word “if” in Genesis 28:20 be translated as “since”? Amy - Denton, TX (21:05)

Q&A: Suicide, Eternity in Heaven, and the Curse of Ham

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/17/24), Hank answers the following questions:Will all people be saints during the Millennium? Why is Satan going to be loosed? Ivan - High Point, NC (0:48)What are your thoughts on the ministry of the Christian Media Network and James Lloyd? Joseph - OH (5:49)Does God harden the hearts of people like Pharaoh? If so, what about free will? Tonya - Charlotte, NC (9:23)Are the “orbs” seen in photography spirits? Bruce - Akron, IA (15:39)Should I feel guilty because I don’t think about seeing Jesus in heaven, but rather about loved ones? Pam - Williamsburg, VA (17:07)What happens to people who have never heard the gospel? Dylan - Farmington, NM (19:53)What are your thoughts on Ken and Silvia Thorn and Freedom Encounters? John - Edmonton, AB (22:17)

Best of BAM Q&A: Forgiveness, Alcoholics Anonymous, and Jacob’s Lack of Faith

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