On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank discusses the common mistake that Christians make in supposing an unbeliever can be talked into the kingdom of God. Often the problem is not that one cannot believe but one will not believe.

Hank also answers the following questions:

My daughter attends church on Saturdays and our church on Sundays. Our pastor told her that she cannot go to two different churches. What should I do? Julie - Newnan, GA (2:45)
Some churches think the Ten Commandments are void. Should we still observe them today? Ron - Memphis, TN (4:58)
Which member of the Trinity should I pray to? When I pray to God am I praying to Jesus too? Kevin - Ponca, OK (15:13)
Why did they take God’s name, “Yahweh” out of Scripture? Kathy - Oklahoma City, OK (20:32)
Do you think it’s okay for Christian parents to tell their children stories about Santa Claus? Rusty - Birmingham, AL (23:43)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (12/20/24), Hank continues his special series leading up to Christmas Day featuring his acronym CHRISTMAS. Today he picks up with the third and fourth letters of the acronym, “R” and “I”. The “R” in CHRISTMAS of course refers to Resurrection. This is so transcendently important because, without the Resurrection of Jesus, there is little point in even discussing Christmas. As the Apostle Paul put it in a letter to the Corinthian Christians, “if Christ has not been raised, then your faith is useless” (1 Corinthians 15:17 NLT). In light of St. Paul’s words, it is incumbent on us to demonstrate that the Christ of Christmas had the power to lay down His life, and the power to take it up again. The “I” in CHRISTMAS represents the Incarnation of Jesus Christ—the Incarnation that makes Resurrection possible. Jesus took on all the essential properties of human nature, but he did not take on that which is non-essential—namely sinful inclinations. In fact, as Adam was created without a proclivity towards sin, so the Second Adam was untainted by original sin.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (12/19/24), Hank starts a special series leading up to Christmas Day featuring his CHRISTMAS acronym, starting with the first two letters of the acronym: "C" and "H". Christ—the "C" in CHRISTMAS—is a title that comes from the Greek “Christos”, which is a rendering of the Hebrew word Messiah, meaning “anointed one.” As such, the Christ of Christmas is the long-awaited Messiah who fulfills all the types and shadows of the Old Testament Scriptures. So, to fully grasp the significance of the Anointed One’s Messianic role, you have to drink deeply from the wellspring of Old Testament prophecy. Moving on to history—the “H” in CHRISTMAS—Hank explains that Jesus Christ stands at the very apex of human history. Therefore, he can say with certainty that Christmas is not about reveling in mythology, it is about celebrating events that are rooted in historical fact.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (12/18/24), Hank answers the following questions:

What will our glorified body look like? Brenda - Nashville, TN (0:48)
I recently lost my husband. Will we know each other in heaven? Brenda - Nashville, TN (2:38)
What is your interpretation of 2 Corinthians 2:14? Does this passage refer to Paul saying that we are triumphant in Jesus? Greg - Kansas City, MO (4:18)
Does 2 Corinthians 2:14 lend weight to prosperity gospel teachings? Greg - Kansas City, MO (7:05)
How can I control unclean thoughts? Should I be careful about the media I consume? Chad - Salem, VA (9:18)
Do you believe in a future coming Antichrist? Kon - Charlotte, NC (15:39)
Can you explain 2 Thessalonians 2:6-7 and the Holy Spirit being the restrainer holding back the Antichrist before the Rapture? Kon - Charlotte, NC (17:07)
Who is the taken and left behind at the Rapture? Ron - Byhalia, MS (20:22)
If we give gifts during Christmas are we participating in paganism? Barnwell - Charleston, SC (22:16)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (12/17/24), Hank talks about the way the Bible described Satan as a twisted serpent whom God alone can crush.

Hank also answers the following questions:

If the Garden of Eden was perfect, how can we account for the presence of evil there? Is evil just put in there to test Eve? Adam - Nashville, TN (4:15)
I can’t accept a God who knows beforehand all my choices, and that He already knows that I’m going to be eternally condemned. Adam - Nashville, TN (6:38)
In 1 Timothy 3, what does Paul mean when he says that a deacon needs to be tested? Danny - Ozark, AL (9:42)
Someone considered his nationality to be Muslim, though he was from Jordan. How can I witness to a Muslim? Who wrote the Qur’an? Paulette - Oklahoma City, OK (15:12)
Can you explain your view of the seven seals and trumpets in Revelation 5-6? Edwin - Clinton, MD (20:26)
What is the best way to memorize Scripture? Edwin - Clinton, MD (24:04)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (12/16/24), Hank answers the following questions:

It is said that Satan is the god of this world. Does Satan have the power to create hurricanes and earthquakes? Ken - Glen Allen, MS (0:45)
A lot of bad things have happened to me, is this because of my sin? Ken - Glen Allen, MS (2:13)
I saw a debate on whether Jesus spoke words explicitly stating His divinity in the Gospel of John. Can you comment? Kevin - Sutter Creek, CA (4:55)
What can you tell me about the Baha’i faith? Colin - Shiprock, NM (15:13)
What does the Bible have to say about depression? Was Jesus ever depressed? Jovannie - Toronto, ON (18:13)
Do our sins pass on to our children? Jovannie - Toronto, ON (19:48)
Does the Apostle’s Creed deny that Jesus was Creator? Stan - Woodridge, VA (22:11)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares on the Tree of Life, the two Gardens, and Golgotha.

Hank also answers the following questions:

How can I start reading the Bible without getting confused? Jeremy - Fresno, CA (4:08)
What is your take on the rapture? Juan - Modesto, CA (8:44)
Can you explain Ezekiel’s vision of the wheel within a wheel? Curtis - Antioch, TN (15:13)
I debated with a friend on whether Jesus died or not. Was I right to say that He died in his humanity? Norris - Memphis, TN (17:00)
In Job 2:1-2, had Satan already been cast out of heaven? Norris - Memphis, TN (18:29)
Is there subordination within the Trinity? Kevin - Chicago, IL (21:03)
I heard a statement that all religions lead to heaven. Can you clarify this? If I am Jewish and I died, would I go to heaven? Holly - Topeka, KS (22:08)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (12/13/24), Hank speaks on the difference between being indwelt by the Holy Spirit and being filled with the Holy Spirit.

Hank also answers the following questions:

Is the “seed faith” doctrine biblical? Emmanuel - Cincinnati, OH (3:50)
I was told about having a prayer language and that I need to pray for my prayer language. Is this biblical? Kathy - TX (15:11)
Is the mark of the beast a literal mark on your hand or forehead? Delita – St. Clair, MO (18:31)
If Jesus was in the grave for three days and three nights, how could he have been crucified on Good Friday? Tony - Farmington, MO (22:28)
What are your thoughts on the United Church of God? Tim - Wichita, KS (24:45)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (12/12/24), Hank comments on reading the Bible for all its worth—or as he likes to say, mining the Bible for all its substantial wealth—and the dangers of literalistic interpretations.

Hank also answers the following questions:

If the Bible is divinely inspired, why is it so misunderstood? Why didn’t God write the Bible so that it was easy to understand? Mark - Centreville, MD (5:02)
What is your opinion of the book New Evangelicalism by Paul Smith? Guy – Tyler, TX (15:11)
Could you give me some advice that would help my prayer life? Lance - Huntsville, AL (18:52)
Is it right to accommodate another person’s religious beliefs? Nate – Las Cruces, NM (23:48)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (12/11/24), Hank discusses the common mistake that Christians make in supposing an unbeliever can be talked into the kingdom of God. Often the problem is not that one cannot believe but one will not believe.

Hank also answers the following questions:

My daughter attends church on Saturdays and our church on Sundays. Our pastor told her that she cannot go to two different churches. What should I do? Julie - Newnan, GA (2:45)
Some churches think the Ten Commandments are void. Should we still observe them today? Ron - Memphis, TN (4:58)
What is your opinion about Israel existing today, and the right of present-day Jews to occupy that land? Jim - San Antonio, TX (15:14)