On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/14/25), Hank discusses the origins of Valentine’s Day, looking at the Orthodox Church’s veneration of Saint Valentine, the Presbyter from Rome, for his martyrdom and as for all its saints, honors St. Valentine as a model of the life in Christ. According to The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church, the traditional association of St. Valentine’s Day with courtship is likely connected with certain customs of the pagan festival Lupercalia. If so, this would be another example of Christians usurping a pagan holiday and Christianizing it for the glory of Christ.
Hank also answers the following questions:
- Can you comment on Reza Aslan’s book, Zealot, and his claim that there was no census at the time of Jesus’ birth? Tom – Kansas City, MO (15:12)
- How do we understand Matthew 6:15 in light of salvation and the forgiveness we have in Christ? Mark – Wichita, KS (18:35)
- My wife says you don’t need to attend church to be a Christian. Can you address this according to Hebrews 10:25? Ronald – Garland, TX (22:42)
Resources related to today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast:
Truth Matters, Life Matters More: The Unexpected Beauty of an Authentic Christian Life by Hank Hanegraaff
AfterLife: What You Need To Know about Heaven, the Hereafter and Near-Death Experiences by Hank Hanegraaff
“Reza Aslan’s Revisionist View of the Historical Jesus”
“Are Matthew and Luke Reliable Concerning Christ’s Birth in Bethlehem”
Has God Spoken? Memorable Proofs of the Bible’s Divine Inspiration by Hank Hanegraaff
“Must we continually confess our sins?”
“Grace upon Grace: 1 John 1:8–9 and the Forgiveness of Sins”
“Must I forgive those who refuse forgiveness?”
“Did the Universe Really Have a Beginning?‘
“Ten Urgent Questions and Answers about Origins”
“Can the Big Bang Be Harmonized with Genesis?”
“What Is the Genius of Genesis?”
The Creation Answer Book Audiobook by Hank Hanegraaff
“Did God Create His Handiwork with the Appearance of Age?”
“Young Earth-Old Earth: Debating the Geological Evidence”
“Can Radiometric Dating Be Trusted?”
“Must Christians attend church?”
“Church Attendance: The Importance of Attending Church”