Q&A: Addiction, God of the Old Testament, and the Age of Accountability

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/27/25), Hank answers the following questions:One of the criticisms I hear about Donald Bloesch is that he doesn’t hold Scripture in high regard. What do you say? Steve - New York, NY (0:48)Can you give me advice on my addiction to drugs? Samantha - Coarsegold, CA (2:42)Is the God of the Old Testament evil and the God of the New Testament good? Ben - Kansas City, MO (7:25)Jesus said you must be born again. When it comes to the age of accountability, when do they have the opportunity to accept Jesus as Lord? Kim - Winston-Salem, NC (17:33)What is your opinion of the teaching of Jack Van Impe? Pat - Lebanon, MO (20:27)I have a friend who is getting involved in Buddhism. Can you advise me? Elden - Richmond, MO (21:52)

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Welcome to the podcast of the Bible Answer Man broadcast with bestselling author and CRI President Hank Hanegraaff! On the Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers your questions with well-reasoned answers to equip you in the essentials of the historic Christian faith and strengthen your walk with the Lord. When it comes to the essentials of Christianity, there must be unity: "In essentials, unity; nonessentials, liberty; and in all things, charity."