On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/27/24), Hank answers the following questions:Where did the name Jesus come from? Did the name Jesus already exist in the English language at the time of his birth? William - Memphis, TN (0:44)In the Genesis account of creation, what does it mean when it says, “Let there be light?” Sarah - Battlefield, MO (3:43)I have a concern with the way people are addicted to technology. How much should we use technology and when does it become an idol in our lives? Corey - St. Louis, MO (7:54)How come I feel like I am not saved? Do you know of any resources that will help me understand the Bible and its teachings? Susan - Murfreesboro, TN (15:11)What are your thoughts on The Bema movie by Pete Briscoe? What about the book The Bema: A Story about the Judgment Seat of Christ by Tim Stevenson? Robert - TX (20:04)What is apologetics? I hear you warn against the teachings of many televangelists. What teachers would you advise people to watch? Donna - Columbia, MO (22:42)

Q&A: Creation, Technology, and Understanding the Bible

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On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/01/24), Hank continues to provide an overview of the days of Holy Week, picking up with Holy Wednesday, otherwise known as Spy Wednesday. For on the Wednesday of the last week of Christ’s earthly sojourn, Judas became a spy for the enemies of the Messiah. On this day, the ancient Church commemorates the ultimate in contrasts. A prostitute transformed into a pure bride, in contrast to a chosen disciple who conspires with sinful men to betray the King of Truth.Hank also answers the following questions:I have a friend who is a member of Rodney Howard-Browne’s church. If he believes in the essentials, how does that make his ministry a cult and how can I explain that to my friend? Nancy - PA (15:49)What is your take on sola scriptura now as an Orthodox Christian and do you think it is biblical? Chris - Seattle, WA (19:37)I heard you say the other day that there was no rapture, am I incorrect or did you actually say that? Charles - Dexter, MO (23:09)

Observing Spy Wednesday, and Q&A

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/30/24), 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 extraordinary 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 (19:40)

Great and Holy Tuesday, and Q&A

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/29/24), Hank focuses on Holy Week, with Christians in the Eastern Church celebrating Palm Sunday yesterday. Holy Week for Christians in the East begins on Lazarus Saturday. It is on that day that we remember afresh that our Lord Jesus Christ raised Lazarus, a historical reality that points forward to the universal resurrection of all humanity. The next day, Palm Sunday marks the commemoration of Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Christ’s entrance into Jerusalem announced the establishment of the Kingdom of God and a foretaste of the time that He will gather His perfected bride and carry her over the threshold of Jordan into the New Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God. On Holy Monday, the fig tree is set before us as a reminder of the danger inherent in having an appearance of godliness but being devoid of its reality; a reminder to be vigilant and bear fruits of righteousness and repentance.Hank also answers the following questions:If you believe that salvation is “once saved, always saved,” would this mean your free will no longer exists? Tim - Keller, TX (15:51)To me, the term replacement theology seems to be an accurate term as opposed to a misnomer, would you not say? Mark - Vancouver, BC (21:11)

Examining the Beginning of Holy Week, and Q&A

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:When Jesus was on the cross, did the Father turn His back on Him? Christopher (0:52)When did the doctrine of the pre-tribulation rapture originate? Krystal - Oakland, CA (3:53)Is it acceptable for a church to take out a loan to build a building? Brian - Lincoln, NE (7:12)Does Luke 22:35-37 justify owning a gun? John - St. Louis, MO (9:18)Is it wrong for our motivation for tithing to be a financial blessing? Curtis - St. Louis, MO (15:10)Do you believe that sins have spirits associated with them that can be transferred to other people? Jonathan - El Paso, TX (19:16)What is your opinion of the Aramaic English New Testament by Andrew Gabriel Roth? Laura - Butte, MT (20:29)When we die, do we go immediately to Heaven or do we rest until the coming of Jesus? Vincent - KS (21:26)

Best of BAM Q&A: Jesus’ Words on the Cross, Pre-Tribulational Rapture, and the Spirit of Sin

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/26/24), Hank answers the following questions:Can you explain the phrase “when the perfect has come,” in 1 Corinthians 13:10? Marine - San Diego, TX (2:30)What is the biblical teaching on the holiness of God? If God is too holy to look on sin, how could Jesus come in the Incarnation? Dave - Oldfield, MO (5:30)Did Jesus live for 33 years? Based on when He was born, shouldn’t He have died when He was about 35-38 years old? Dennis - Longview, TX (15:15)Will the future antichrist be a man, or will there be just a spirit of antichrist in the world? Drew - Fresno, CA (18:04)Is it possible to blaspheme the Holy Spirit after your conversion? Aaron - Springdale, AK (20:13)

Q&A: Creation, Technology, and Understanding the Bible

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