Apostolic Life in the 21st Century
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262 episodes
Who Was Tertullian?
Who was Tertullian—and why does he still matter to Christians today?In this episode of Apostolic Life in the 21st Century, Dr. David K. Bernard explores the life, writings, and lasting influence of one of the most significant fi...
Is the Pope Really the Successor to Peter?
With the Pope once again in the global spotlight, questions about his authority—and the authority of the church he leads—are drawing renewed attention.Both the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church claim an unbroken line ...
Are There “Heaven or Hell” Rules for Christians?
Are there any “Heaven or Hell” rules Christians must follow in order to be saved? If so, what are they and how should we understand them?In this episode of Apostolic Life in the 21st Century, Dr. David K. Bernard responds to thi...
Can We Really Do Greater Works than Jesus?
Can We Really Do Greater Works than Jesus?Apostolic Life in the 21st Century with Dr. David K. BernardIn John 14:12, Jesus made a remarkable promise: “He who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; an...
Did Jesus Go Preach in Hell?
Did Jesus Go Preach in Hell?What happened between Good Friday and Easter Sunday?Christians around the world pause each year to remember the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We commemorate His crucifixion on ...
How to Pray with Spiritual Seekers
How to Pray with Spiritual SeekersApostolics are rightly passionate about praying with those who are seeking the baptism of the Holy Spirit, but some approaches can become overly emotional or place unintended pressure on seekers. ...
Is It OK for Christians to Sue?
Is It OK for Christians to Sue?An Apostolic believer recently asked an important question: If a Christian is injured in an accident, is it wrong to seek compensation through legal action?In this episode of Apostolic Lif...
Is God the Father Also the Son?
What is the biblical relationship between the Father and the Son? In this episode of Apostolic Life in the 21st Century, Dr. David K. Bernard explains how Oneness Pentecostals understand this vital question. Drawing from his book
Can We Derive Doctrine from Bible Stories?
Can We Derive Doctrine from Bible Stories?Apostolic Life in the 21st Century with Dr. David K. BernardNearly 60 percent of the Bible is written in narrative form. Instead of presenting theology in systematic outlines,...
Should Women Wear Head Coverings When They Pray?
Episode 252: Should Women Wear Head Coverings When They Pray?In 1 Corinthians 11:5–6, the apostle Paul wrote that a woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered “dishonors her head.” Did Paul mean that women should wear a...
Should I Cut My Parents Out of My Life?
Family relationships are being reexamined across today’s culture, as more adult children choose to cut off contact with their parents in the name of “boundaries.” What began as a broader social trend is now affecting Christian and Apostolic fam...
Has the Church Replaced Israel in God’s Plan?
Has the Church Replaced Israel in God’s Plan?Apostolic Life in the 21st Century with Dr. David K. BernardIn light of ongoing global attention on the nation of Israel, many Christians are revisiting an important theolo...
What Is the Didache?
Does the Didache teach Trinitarian baptism?In this episode of Apostolic Life in the 21st Century, Dr. David K. Bernard examines the Didache, an early Christian document frequently cited in debates over baptism and early c...
Is Abortion Ever Justified?
Is abortion ever justified? Although the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling has been overturned, abortion remains widespread, and debate continues—particularly over whether there are circumstances in which abortion might be consider...
How Do We Build Multicultural Congregations?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. famously observed that “11 o’clock on Sunday morning is the most segregated hour in America.” In this episode of Apostolic Life in the 21st Century, Dr. David K. Bernard reflects on that statement and its ong...
Why Won't We Be Married in Heaven?
Will marriage exist in heaven? Why did Jesus say that people will "neither marry" nor be "given in marriage" in the resurrection?In this episode of Apostolic Life in the 21st Century, Dr. David K. Bernard examines Jesus’ respon...
How Do You Practice Spiritual Disciplines When Life Gets Chaotic?
How Do You Practice Spiritual Disciplines When Life Gets Chaotic?How do you remain spiritually consistent when life becomes busy, overwhelming, or unpredictable? In this episode of Apostolic Life in the 21st Century, Dr....
Does Bringing Back Extinct Animals Challenge God's Design?
Can genetic engineering resurrect extinct animals—and does that challenge God’s role as Creator?Recent headlines from Colossal Biosciences about the company's efforts to revive extinct species such as the
Was Jesus Born on December 25th?
Was Jesus Christ actually born on December 25? And does determining the exact date of His birth truly matter? In this episode of Apostolic Life in the 21st Century, Dr. David K. Bernard explores the longstanding debate surrounding the ...
What Is the Spiritual Gift of the Working of Miracles?
What did the apostle Paul mean when he listed “the working of miracles” as a spiritual gift in 1 Corinthians 12:10? If God can perform miracles through any believer who prays and acts in faith, why does Paul distinguish this ability as a unique...
“By Their Fruits:” Is Jesus Dismissing Tongues?
In Matthew 7:16, Jesus said, “You will know them by their fruits” (NKJV). Some use this verse to argue against the Pentecostal belief that speaking in tongues is the initial evidence of the baptism of the Holy Spirit. In this episode of
Does Deuteronomy 6:4 Support Oneness or the Trinity?
Does Deuteronomy 6:4 teach the absolute oneness of God, or does the Hebrew text support a Trinitarian understanding of God’s nature? On this episode of Apostolic Life in the 21st Century, Dr. David K. Bernard responds to a popular argu...
Can Christians “Decree and Declare” Blessings?
Can Christians decree and declare blessings? On this episode of Apostolic Life in the 21st Century, Dr. David K. Bernard responds to a question from a listener in Australia about the practice of “decreeing and declaring,” the belief th...
Is It God or Just My Imagination?
How can we tell when God is truly speaking to us—and when it’s merely our own thoughts? In this episode of Apostolic Life in the 21st Century, Dr. David K. Bernard answers a listener’s question about discerning the voice of God and und...
Will the Wicked Cease to Exist in Hell?
Will the wicked dead suffer eternally in Hell or will they be annihilated and cease to exist? Dr. David K. Bernard looks to Scripture to settle this longstanding debate about the afterlife and the eternal fate of unrepentant sinners on this epi...