I sure do appreciatte Hank's stand for the cause of Christ and ministry to the unsaved.
My problem with Hank is his condemnation of fellow workers in the ministry, and the "over the top" attitude of one having all the answers. The words of "false prophet" and insinuation that others are doing their ministries purely on false grounds is hurtful. Surely there can be ground for working together and leaving out the all or nothing condemnation of other ministries. Aren't the untimate goals of truly Christian minintries the same: The saving of the lost. "They shall know we are Christians by our love".

Intelligent and uses his forum to provide information and answers. However, he is somewhat divisive and not always compassionate toward his callers. I also find, having sent inquiries to him on several occasions since the move to North Carolina, that he refuses to answer a lot of questions. Simply refuses. So while he's ok, there is a lot of room for growth, especially considering that he spends a lot of time begging for money and sending out gifts to those who donate to him while claiming that he is not doing exactly that.

Claims to defend the faith, but only fights against certain types of preachers and teachers. While many evidences presented by Hanegraaff are true, his painstaking avoidance of certain teachers and doctrines is telling.

Hanegraaff also teaches that believing in the trinity is an absolute necessity, even though he knows that the trinity was a post-apostolic doctrine that was formalized via the Nicean Council.

Hank has an agenda -- and it's not godly.

Great Apologetics Teacher however,his Partial Preterism beliefs I believe does more harm to Israel than good 

I love the fact that Hank takes on the false teachers that make up the word of faith movement

but why has Hank been so silent on the false teachings and teachers within the emergent church movement

makes you wonder if Hank is in cohoots with Brian McLaren and Doug Pagitt and Rob Bell since he wont speak out against them

Such extremes; a nobel desire for truth and veiled hatred for his brethren.

FALSE TEACHER

The bible answerman has no knowledge.

Too judgemental. Not gracious enough, smart enough but mean spirited.
I wouldn't want him on my jury.

I read more of his books and other writings than actually watching him. I maybe agree with him and his approach about 60% of the time. And California put pressure on him about his Education deceit.

Hank really does what every Christian should be doing. He contends for the faith...and he does so with meekeness and with respect. He articulates the Christian faith very well. I wish I could be just as effective.

Well done, Hank. God bless!

5 stars!

 I use to listen to him regulary and concur that he has made some important contributions to objectivity when it comes to evaluating other faiths....But I liked his predacesor Dr Walter martin better...

My main contention with Hank is that he supports  the  Preterist viewpoint { that most all prophcey was fulfilled in 70 Ad and that the church replaces Israel }

I used to like Hank. Now it's all just a vehicle to sell his crappy books.

Hank is really good at informing people about false teachers. Of course people who follow these false teachers are usually mad at Hank for speaking on them. Overall, Hank presents an excellent package. Of course, it's not perfect but it is excellent nonetheless. He most always presents useful information and a lot of good resources. One of his downfalls is that he speaks with a large vocabulary and assumes people understands those words. That may be fine in a university setting when speaking with professors, but to the lay person this is a bit of a turnoff. I can deal with it, but I go to my dictionary a lot when listening to him. Another issue I have with him are some of his views on the rapture. I'm not sure if I agree with him, but it's a secondary issue and the primary one (Placing faith in Christ) is something I am in full agreement with him on.

Like so many others on TV today...overeducated....makes you think you need a PhD to understand the Bible. Give us a break Hank and we'll give you an extra gold star for your your hat.

Extremely well-educated and articulate,he has a great radio voice and a pleasant manner.I admire his courageous stand on Isreal and the Occupied Territories-takes real guts in his context.He's a little too conservative on most issues(though not a legalist)but I'm glad he exists.

He has twisted theology.

From listening to him on the radio I felt he left out any concept of the bible being a spiritual book but a book that could lead you to a spiritual idea if you analyzed it and broke it down into intellectual size bites.

Hank's art and science to biblical interpretation is a fallacy in interpreting and understanding scripture!! Scripture say's that the spirit teaches us all things, not psuedo so called bible scholars who dismiss or explain away what their intellect can't comprehend!! Some preach Christ according to their head, others preach Christ according the Holy Spirit that lives in them!! Apparently hank hasn't grasp'd what faith means!! Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things NOT SEEN(hebrews 11:1)!!! If man/science couldn't provide scientific evidence for the bible's authenticity, he wouldn't believe what was written in it!! His faith is not in Christ, but rather, in man's ability to intellectually and scientifically examine Christ!! High minded, heady modern day pharisee!!

MY RANKING HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH HIS LOVE FOR CHRIST. I JUST CANT STAND HIS RADIO SHOW HOW HE ATTACKS OTHERS BY SAYING THEY ARE APPOSTATES AND THE LIKE. THIS MAN HAS A FAIR VIEW OF CHRISTIANINTY BUT HIS FAULT IS OVER ANYLIZING OF THE GOSPEL. TIME SPACE CONTINUME I FEEL I SHOULD TELL SCOTTY BEAM ME UP. GOD MADE THE GOSPEL SIMPLE, WE DONT NEED OVER EDUCATED PEOPLE USING THE WISDOME OF THE WORLD TO TELL US WHAT IS MENT SPIRITUALY. I PRAY FOR HIM TO TAME HIS TONGUE AND BE KINDER TO OTHERS. AND SPEAK THE SIMPLICITY OF THE WORD OF GOD.

I have caught Hank twisting the truth about another Christian radio teacher (Bob George) several times. Bob George has tried time and again to confront Hank, but Hank just avoids him. I will say that Hank has had the courage to expose some of the false TBN preachers. Also, although Hank doesn't come right out and say so, he is actually a Lordship Salvation proponent. And like John MacArthur, he teaches that there must be more than simply coming to believe Christ for salvation; that you must also turn you life around making Christ Lord of your life to be saved. This, to me, is un scriptural and is legalism--faith plus works.

Exalts himself and his opinions! Tells evryone how other preachers are wrong and he has all the right answers. This man is a deciever!! I have listened to him several times and became sickened each time at how he tries to discredit other ministers with no evidence to back it up. Satan is his Father...a deciever like his mentor.

Hey dogpreacha Yep he is one of the best deceiver. ------------ Hey GoneAway There are several verses in the Bible where people fell to the ground by the power of God (Slain in the Spirit). One of them is Acts 9:3-4 As he journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven. Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me? Hank Hanegraaf is a cult leader. He believes that Jesus's second coming has already happened in AD 70. If his theology is true then there is no hope for this generation because bridegroom has already come and door is already shut. But THANK GOD Jesus' second coming has not happened yet because until the gospel is preached to the ends of the earth His second coming is not going to happen. And people still have hope to get saved by the blood of Jesus through grace and faith. Thousands of ignorant people (who have no knowledge of the word of God) are going after this cult leader and are being mislead.

In his venue, he is one of the best.

Hank is devoted to unveil the facts the Bible teaches. He has a remarkable knowledge and interpretation of faith and religion and since I listed to him, I just experienced continues spiritual growth and a better understanding of the Bible.

Seems very knowledgable and trustworthy. Not afraid to call out the false teachers. The Bible Answer Man is a good show.

Hank is the man!

Hank is not afraid of the big bad televangelists! He backs up his ideas with scripture. He really makes you think. Since he is a father of 7 children he is qualified to speak about fatherhood and Christian Home leadership. His books are well researched and fun to read. Counterfit Revival was excellent. He is easy to listen to and gives straight answers..

I don't know much about Hank, only that he tried to attack D. James Kennedy - one of the few TV evangelists who deserves to be on TV because he's NORMAL and not a con-artist. Kennedy converted him, taught him how to evangelize others though Evangelism Explosion, gave him a job with his ministry, then set him up in his own ministry, only to be bad-mouthed and lambasted by Hanagraff about a sermon Kennedy once preached on the Zodiac. I think Hank may be a opportunist, and one who likes looking for the speck in someone else's eye while disregarding the log in his own.

About Hanegraaf... I've read his Counterfeit Revival, however i noticed that he didn't use alot of Biblical basis to back up his reasonings which i totally disagree with. I myself go to a Plymouth Brethren Church, but I agree with some Pentecostal doctrines, and i speak in tongues, have been slain in the spirit. I've also read John MacArthur's book Charismatic Chaos which was completely better because it provided lots of Scripture for backup evidence. Hanegraaf simply wishes to name call, where MacArthur points peoples errors through the Word. Though i disagree with MacArthur on some of his theological points regarding the Pentecostal OR Charismatic Doctrines I do think he's way better than Hanegraaf in providing appropriate explanations. I read both of these books before i ever started to speak in tongues, or was slain in the Spirit. And i researched both sides of the argument. Remember to do that, because without researching both sides and only listening to the tint from your own denomination you will never learn the truth on your own. This one website has been a great help to me understanding both sides of the Charismatic/Pentecostal versus non-Charismatic/Penetcostal sides explaining things FROM THE BIBLE (Like MacArthur did) in understanding why Charismatics believe in certain things: http://www.victoryword.100megspop2.com/links.html I do not agree 100% with everything on this website...but keep and open mind, and ask God to reveal to you through the Word and by His Spirit (which inspired men to write the Word). May you be blessed! A Charismatic Brethren!

I believe he is a sincere man of God who is following his convictions, but I many times find him too critical of other christian ministers.

Hank is a straight forward guy. Which means, you will get a very honest answer. Whether or not you will like it, is another story. The truth hurts and it certainly hurts certain people he targets as misrepresentations to the Christian faith. People keep saying although I don't agree with him on everything, but people never agree 100% with each other anyway, so that's a given. The guy teaches Biblical doctrine plain and simple. He challenges you to think and to go back to the Bible to confirm your thoughts. Human thoughts are fine, but the ultimate authority is the Bible and that's where your final destination should be. That's where he suggests that you go.

Actually, i have looked into his website and i learnt that some of the teaching are not biblical. When Jesus ended his sermon on the mount people were amazed at his doctrines, but Jesus was also a good preacher, but if the preaching contradicts with the doctrines of the bible, then Jesus calls them you change the commandments of God, and full well reject it, that you may keep youe own traditions...i go with Christ's words, Hank may be a good preacher, but certainly deson't go with the scriptures. So from the Word's point of view i rate Hank as Bad.... any comments? feel free, but with the attitude of Christ, i.e. love in the unity of Christ and the Word. With Love.

Does excellent research work.

Great BIBLICAL theology! what more could you ask for?

I obviously do not agree with everything Hank says, but he knows the scripture and keeps the gospel pure. The Apostle Paul and Jesus warned about false teachers in the last days. We must study and show discernment. It helps to have someone like Hank Hannegraff to point out error. We all need to study and learn to distinguish truth from error for ourselves

I don't respect ANY Christian who tears down other Christians, even if their motives are supposedly pure.

Great theology - poor delivery. Treats everyone with contempt (albeit, without purposely being hurtful)

Hank is totally awesome. I might not agree with him on some timy issues but on the major pillars of the Faith, he's right there! He never waivers in his belief and knows the Bible very well. He's also fun to listen to and very kind to his callers... wether they agree or disagree. He is also a very good writer. An extremely good writer. I agree that we need mor like HIM!

All theism is false. A vestige of humanity's unscientific infancy. People continue to hold on to these beliefs because: 1-They feel good. 2-They give immediate gratification. 3-They offer simplicity in an inescapably complex world. 4-They provide morality and meaning for those who want it given to them instead of finding their own way. 5-It gives them hope. But these are false hopes. Untruth should not be spread as truth, especially when it has caused so much hatred and war and undeserved shame as has religion. All evangelists are causing harm.

Hank Hanegraaf is an Christian apologist who hosts a daily radio program called “The Bible Answer Man” and is what I consider to be a true Biblical scholar. He makes a lot of people angry but I think in a good and productive way. Basically, he simply makes you think and, regardless of his own answers to your questions always challenges you to get into the Bible, think for yourself and find your own answers. One of the more important aspects of his ministry for me has been hearing and considering his opinions on the various cults and aberrant teachings of many (if not MOST) television-based ministries. Like Errol, I listen and make up my own mind and may not always completely agree with Hanegraaf on every point, but I do learn from him. Through his radio program and books like “Christianity in Crisis” he has made many aware of the sometimes difficult to find pitfalls out there - people and organizations that either purposely or ignorantly misinterpret the Bible. He has a very straight forward, no nonsense approach that he constantly tries to present with levelheaded dignity. I appreciate both the content of his program and his intelligent, respectful attitude.

I am a Charismatic (though first and foremost a Christian) and he obviously has a lot of disagreements with Charismatics. But I have the utmost respect for him. I think he's great. I agree with him way more often than I disagree with him. Why? Because he sticks with the Bible. He knows it and teaches it. Some of my friends say that he's divisive but what is that supposed to mean? If you attempt to point out the truth that makes you divisive? Are we supposed to not speak the truth just so we can all get along? That wouldn't be compassionate at all since it is the truth that sets us free. I believe wolves can creep in among any of us, and when they do I want to discern it, based on the Bible! Like I said, I disagree with brother Hank on a few doctrinal issues, particularly concerning the function of the Holy Spirit today. And I'm sure there are a few people that I think are sincere that he thinks are not sincere. But I still think he's on track for the most part. We need more like him.