Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. A lot of christians are confused at that level and i think thats because while this theme was a constant theme in the ministry of jesus christ, it is not much of a theme in contemporary sermons. Leaving mormonism for the reason of christ, ratio christi with. Formerly an evangelical protestant, he joined the eastern orthodox church in 2017. Books by hank hanegraaff author of the last disciple. As a representation of mormon revelation, how does this teaching stand up under logical, moral, and. He particularly pushes the topic of archaeology, there is a problem. Seeing through the illusion of mainstream mormonism. Get a copy of hanks book, 1 truth matters, life matters more, by helping us to keep producing our content or 2 the mormon mirage by hank. I highly recommend the series, especially to those wanting a reasonable explanation of the book of revelation. I actually found it much easier to follow the story this way. Christian research institute home of the bible answer.
Muslims point to the quran as the real authority and mormons likewise are certain that the book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth and the. The result was a new revelation called the book of mormon 4 and a new religion called mormonism. He is an outspoken figure within the christian countercult movement where he has established a reputation for his criticisms of nonchristian religions, new religious movements. Hank hanegraaff bible answer man in 1823, the angel moroni allegedly visited mormon prophet joseph smith and divulged the location of some golden plates containing the fullness of the everlasting gospel. Oct 22, 2007 why mormonism isnt christian part 2 mormons do not believe that the bible is the infallible repository for redemptive revelation. He also hosts the bible answer man radio program, which is broadcast daily across the united states and canadaas well as around the world through the internet at. Mormonism, the afterlife, and striving after godhood by. Why mormonism isnt christian part 2 hank hanegraaff. Has god spoken proof of the bibles divine inspiration. First of all, hank and i are long time friends and have discussed this topic many times. The book of mormon goes on to say that it is the record of two great civilizations.
As a representation of mormon revelation, how does this teaching stand up under logical, moral, and biblical scrutiny. Second nephi 2 in the book of mormon in the book of mormon, 2 nephi 2. Muslims are supposed to observe the five pillars of faith and muhammads teachings in order to qualify for paradise. Cris hank hanegraaff supports a cult of christianity. How does amillennialist hank hanegraaff interpret the fulfillment of the ot covenants. President ezra taft benson 18991994 promised the saints, the moment you begin a serious study of the book of mormon you will find life in greater and greater abundance. In a series of articles, i am dismantling and exposing hank hanegraaffs position against the mormon. In the category of serious, the book of mormon contains modalistic language that militates against the biblical doctrine of the trinity ether 3. October 6, 2017 bill pratt 2 comments hank hanegraaff, in his book, argues that the promises to abraham and david were ultimately fulfilled in jesus christ. Apr 12, 2017 the former protestant is well known among evangelicals as the bible answer man. An antimormon author, richard abanes, was hank s guest for three consecutive. Listen to the bible answer man with hank hanegraaff. While lds spokespersons obfuscate this fundamental of mormon.
Mormonism, the afterlife, and striving after godhood by eric. The bible answer book, volume 2 answer book series. It is hank hanegraaffs objective to expose them by first exposing their own words to the light of gods word. On the bible answer man broadcast, hank answers your questions with wellreasoned answers to equip you in the essentials of the historic christian. Christianity revelation furthermore, in sharp distinction to orthodox christian theology, mormons do not believe that the bible is the infallible repository for redemptive revelation. May 20, 2017 christian apologist hank hanegraaffs double standard. For nearly three decades, hank hanegraaff has been the bible answer man to millions of evangelical christians who tune in to his charlottebased radio program with questions big and. He resides charlotte, north carolina with his wife kathy. His antidispensational antipremillennial theology is the main focus of why i created this post. The result is a book that is passionate and full of good information, but poorly written. Most religions have clear teachings on what happens to a person after death. He does not see any covenant to any unbelieving natural descendents of abraham or israel. Christian radio free online christian ministry radio.
For example, benjamin was changed to mosiah when mormon leaders realized that in the chronology of the book of mormon king benjamin had already diedthus he would have been hard pressed to interpret the engravings mentioned in mosiah 21. Join bestselling author hank hanegraaff for a stirring defense of the bible as the word of god and your only reliable foundation for life. The unexpected beauty of an authentic christian life. Obviously, hanegraaff believes that the church was and is israel. Copyright christian research institute and hank hanegraaff. Sep 04, 20 hank hanegraaff serves as president and chairman of the board of the north carolinabased christian research institute international. No archaeological evidence for a language such as reformed egyptian hieroglyphics.
This article first appeared in the ask hank column of the christian research journal, volume 28. For nearly three decades, hank hanegraaff has been the bible answer man to millions of evangelical christians who tune in to his charlottebased radio program with questions big and small. Hendrik hank hanegraaff serves as president and chairman of the board of the north carolinabased christian research institute. Jul 09, 2007 hank hanegraaff is a preterist so what would you expect. Cowdery, oliver, book of mormon witness, accuses joseph smith of adultery, 21516, integrity of, 94101, 104, uses divining rod, 8687, writes first history of mormonism, 160, 166 doctrine and covenants book of commandments. First, while smith referred to the book of mormon as the most correct of any book on earth and the keystone of our religion, its flaws run the gamut from the serious to the silly. Two further revelations complete the mormon quad, namely doctrine and covenants and the pearl of great price. Doctrine and covenants is a compilation of divine revelations that includes the doctrine of polygamy. May 08, 2014 despite the claims of mormonism, hank hanegraaff explains why there cannot be new extrabiblical revelations, as well as the lacking archaeological and anthropological evidence for the book of mormon. It is a record of gods dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains, as does the bible, the fullness of the everlasting gospel. Since 1989, hanegraaff has been answering questions on christianity, denominations, and the bible on a nationally.
One can almost feel his frustration with the state of faith christianity pouring out of the pages. You cannot logically or reasonably prove the book of mormon with a quote from the book of mormon or other mormon books which depend upon the book of mormon for their authentication. To provide christians worldwide with researched information, wellreasoned answers and equip them to represent it to people influenced by ideas and teachings that assault or undermine orthodox, biblical christianity. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. On palm sunday, april 9, 2017, hank hanegraaff formally joined the orthodox church. Jun 11, 2009 little wonder that mormons accept the book of mormon based on a burning in the bosom rather than on history and evidence. Unlike the first two books, the last temple was told from the viewpoint of one man. Christian research institute home of the bible answer man. Hank takes this opportunity to bring up a prayer he wrote about in his newest book, truth matters, life matters more. What can the book of mormon teach us about happiness.
Image via wikipedia hank hanegraaff posted a great summary of why classic mormonism cant be considered a christian denomination. An antimormon author, richard abanes, was hanks guest for three consecutive broadcasts a total of three. It is always refreshing to get a hold of something and read it, recognizing how presumptious some of the things are stated and posit to be factual reasoning. We cannot use the book of mormon or other lds scriptures to prove the validity of the burning bosom, because that would be circular reasoning. The result was a new revelation called the book of mormon4 and a new religion called mormonism. Hank hanegraaff goes on an allout assault on word of faith teachers in his new book, christianity in crisis 21st century. Noting that mitt romney and mormonism is currently in the news, hank highlights the essential doctrinal differences that separate mormonism from genuine christianity, beginning with the angel moroni, who allegedly lead joseph smith to the book of mormon. With its leader, hank hanegraaff, president and chairman of the board of cri and host of the bible answer man radio program, and author of several books on. Book of mormon central archive still losing the battle. On the bible answer man broadcast, hank answers your questions with wellreasoned answers to equip you in the essentials of the historic christian faith and strengthen your walk with the lord. The christian research institute cri is an evangelical christian apologetics ministry. It is the prayer that the lord taught his disciples how to praythe lords prayer, or as hank prefers to call it, the prayer of jesus. A friendly response to hank hanegraaffs book, the last. An open letter to hank hanegraaff still losing the battle.
One of the most wellknown and widely broadcast religious radio talk shows in the country is the bible answer man, hosted by hank hanegraaf. Hank hanegraaffs false theology and questionable character. In their view, the book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of. Hendrik hank hanegraaff born 1950, also known as the bible answer man, is an american christian author and radio talkshow host. An interview with sandra tanner part 1 christian research institute. The book of mormon testing the claims made for the book of mormon. The following is a transcript of hank hanegraaffs interview with sandra tanner.
Because of that i devoted an entire chapter to this subject in both my books resurrection as well as in my book afterlife. Review of books on the book of mormon 19892011 volume 20number 1 article 14 2008 still losing the battle. The basics of mormonism christian research institute. Hank hanegraaff, president of the christian research institute cri, has often expressed this point in a wonderfully simple and clear way. Oct 15, 2010 in their view, the book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible.
It would be wise to begin our own personal search of the book of mormon for even more guidelines to a happier life. Read mormonism, the afterlife, and striving after godhood by eric johnson from christian radio ministry bible answer man with hank hanegraaff. In answering the riveting question, has god spoken. The book of mormon just has joseph smith to attest to it and his followers.
Study the bible, learn about jesus christ, get christian living advice online. I invite you to take the lessons with the lds missionaries, and i can promise you, as i did hundereds of people on my mission, that if you open your heart and really try to learn, you will learn the truth of the gospel. The christian mirage of hank hanegraaff miscellaneous. The illustration is that of a viral video that shows a young caucasian man in his thirties interviewing college students at an american. An open letter to hank hanegraaff still not knowing it. Nov 21, 20 the book of mormon is fraught with other errors as well. By eric johnson from christian radio ministry bible answer man with hank hanegraaff.
Christian apologist hank hanegraaffs double standard. Hank, his wife kathy, and two of their twelve children were inducted by a sacramental rite called chrismation into the orthodox faith at st. For example, eastern philosophies such as hinduism and buddhism explain how ones behavior in a previous life karma affects the next life. Organizationally, mormonism began when john the baptist allegedly ordained smith and oliver cowdery a schoolteacher who assisted smith by transcribing the inscriptions on the gold plates to the aaronic priesthood. There is nothing more important to a member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds, mormon than having a personal testimony confirm the truthfulness of the book of mormon and, ultimately, mormonism. It was established in october 1960 in the state of new jersey by walter martin 19281989. Memorable keys to the mormon mirage hank hanegraaff on. When i learned that hank had given paul such a high position at cri, i objected, says teibe. In their view, the book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion. His books include the complete bible answer book, afterlife, the creation answer book, and if god made the universe, who made god. Since 1989 hanegraaff has been the president of the christian research institute cri and since ca.
Moreover, mormons believe that even satan lucifer is a spirit brother of jesus. Bible answer man makes waves by embracing greek orthodoxy. In a move that has christian apologists and countercult experts puzzled and upset, hank hanegraaff the already controversial president of the christian research institute has come out in support of the local church which, theologically, is considered to be a cult of christianity. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert. Miller grew up in utah as a sixth generation mormon, but came to. There are many reasons i am writing this congenial response to hanks recent views expressed in the last disciple. No archaeological evidence for the great civilizations chronicled in the book of mormon. How does amillennialist hank hanegraaff interpret the. In his brief but informative examination of the book of mormon id argue that hank hanegraaff, known as the bible answer man to many, espouses a double standard in favour of christianity. On todays bible answer man broadcast from 020720, hank discusses an illustration provided in andrew walkers book, god and the transgender debate, which is available to those who support the ministry of the christian research institute all this month. Hanegraaff rightly points out some of the discrepancies within the book of mormon. Hank hanegraaff has 58 books on goodreads with 25763 ratings. In 1974 martin relocated the ministry to san juan capistrano, california. These platesabridged by moroni and his father, mormon, 1,400 years earlierwere written in reformed egyptian hieroglyphics.
In their view its the book of mormon that is the most correct of any book on earth. Hank never misses an opportunity to assault the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Despite the claims of mormonism, hank hanegraaff explains why there cannot be. Welcome to the podcast of the bible answer man broadcast with bestselling author and cri president hank hanegraaff. By hank hanegraaff in 1823, the angel moroni allegedly visited mormon prophet joseph smith and divulged the location of some golden plates containing the fullness of the everlasting gospel. Listen to the bible answer man with hank hanegraaff episode. A friendly response to hank hanegraaffs book, the last disciple. He is also host of the nationally syndicated bible answer man radio broadcast, which is heard daily across the united states and canada and around the world via the internet at. The book of mormon is the word of god, and it will strengthen your testimony of the savior. On todays bible answer man broadcast 031020, hank discusses in the second segment the claim made by many world religions that their holy book is the real authority. To provide christians worldwide with researched information, wellreasoned answers and equip them to represent it to people influenced by ideas and teachings that. Hank hanegraaff, in his book, argues that the promises to abraham and david were ultimately fulfilled in jesus christ. Absurd assertions and the mormon mirage bible answer man.
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