# The Reliability of Copyists, and Q&A

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Podcast: [Bible Answer Man Podcast with Hank Hanegraaff](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bible-answer-man-podcast-with-hank-hanegraaff-452147)
Published: 2026-09-03T22:00:02+00:00
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## Resource

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/03/26), Hank shares on the practices of Old Testament copyists and the reliability of the transmission of the sacred text. Hank also answers the following questions: How do I counter the Mormon doctrine that Jesus is the spirit brother of Lucifer? Terri - El Paso, TX (6:04) Is the King James Version the only reliable translation? Andy - BC (15:12) Christians use the Bible as a reference for their faith, but where do the Mormons get their reference? Lance - AR (17:15) Can you explain the difference between giving and sacrifices in the Old Testament compared to the New Testament? John - St. Louis, MO (21:05) Is it okay for churches to have youth groups or age-segregated ministry? Ryan (23:36)

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