Apostolic life in the twenty-first century

Apostolic life in the twenty-first century

David K. Bernard

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This channel features debates, theological presentations, and sermons from David K. Bernard, DTh, JD, Oneness Pentecostal theologian, general superintendent of the United Pentecostal Church International, and founding president of Urshan College and Urshan Graduate School of Theology. Dr. Bernard founded New Life Church of Austin, TX, out of which 16 additional churches were started under his leadership. He earned the master and doctor of theology in New Testament from the University of South Africa and a doctor of jurisprudence with honors from the University of Texas.

Dr. Bernard's published works are available through Pentecostal Publishing House: https://pentecostalpublishing.com/collections/david-k-bernard.

For Dr. Bernard's bio, visit https://www.upci.org/general-superintendent.

For his published doctoral dissertation, visit https://pentecostalpublishing.com/products/the-glory-of-god-in-the-face-of-jesus-christ.

For more information about the UPCI, visit http://www.upci.org.

David K. Bernard
*If God Knows the Future, Do We Really Have Free Will?* _Apostolic Life in the 21st Century_ If God already knows what you’ll choose tomorrow, are you truly free to choose something else? Scripture teaches that God knows all things. Yet it also shows Him responding to prayer, grieving over human wickedness, and sparing Nineveh after its people repent. How do these accounts fit together? Is every detail of the future settled—including every decision we will ever make? And if some choices remain open, what does that mean for God’s knowledge and sovereignty? In this episode of _Apostolic Life in the 21st Century,_ Dr. David K. Bernard explores what the Bible reveals about God’s foreknowledge and human freedom—and why these questions matter for how we pray, make decisions, and trust God with the future. 🛒 Visit https://pentecostalpublishing.com/collections/david-k-bernard to shop Dr. Bernard's full catalog of published works. Enter promo code *DKB10* at checkout to save 10 percent on your order. 👉 If you enjoyed this video, keep in touch with Dr. Bernard on social media and subscribe to this channel for more content. ============================ Connect With Dr. David K. Bernard: ============================ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidkbernard.upci Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidkbernardupci X: https://twitter.com/davidkbernard ===================================== Listen to Apostolic Life in the 21st Century on: ===================================== Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apostolic-life-in-the-21st-century/id1569404833 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/29oEKyZAXievg3dyzdA63s?si=b7bdae8624774c61 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5f9050c9-d2f3-440a-a7f4-184efcea0d13/apostolic-life-in-the-21st-century #ApostolicLife #DavidKBernard #FreeWill #GodsForeknowledge #BibleStudy #Apostolic #ChristianPodcast If God Knows the Future, Do We Really Have Free Will? | Episode 289

If God Knows the Future, Do We Really Have Free Will? | Episode 289

5.4K views November 9, 2026 5:00 am

Does the Bible require someone to stay in an abusive marriage? How should Christians respond when Scripture is used to justify a spouse’s controlling or abusive behavior? Abuse is a painful reality in some marriages—including marriages within the church. In this episode of _Apostolic Life in the 21st Century,_ Dr. David K. Bernard addresses physical, emotional, and verbal abuse within marriage and examines this difficult question in light of Scripture. 🛒 Visit https://pentecostalpublishing.com/collections/david-k-bernard to shop Dr. Bernard's full catalog of published works. Enter promo code *DKB10* at checkout to save 10 percent on your order. 👉 If you enjoyed this video, keep in touch with Dr. Bernard on social media and subscribe to this channel for more content. ============================ Connect With Dr. David K. Bernard: ============================ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidkbernard.upci Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidkbernardupci X: https://twitter.com/davidkbernard ===================================== Listen to Apostolic Life in the 21st Century on: ===================================== Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apostolic-life-in-the-21st-century/id1569404833 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/29oEKyZAXievg3dyzdA63s?si=b7bdae8624774c61 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5f9050c9-d2f3-440a-a7f4-184efcea0d13/apostolic-life-in-the-21st-century #ApostolicLife #DavidKBernard #AbuseInMarriage #DomesticAbuse #ChristianMarriage #BibleQuestions #FaithAndRelationships Does the Bible Require Someone to Stay in an Abusive Marriage? | Episode 288

Does the Bible Require Someone to Stay in an Abusive Marriage? | Episode 288

13.5K views November 2, 2026 5:00 am

Doctrine matters, but are all doctrinal disagreements equally significant? How can Christians distinguish between truths essential to salvation and issues on which sincere believers may disagree? In this episode of _Apostolic Life in the 21st Century,_ Dr. David K. Bernard examines whether the Bible distinguishes between essential and secondary doctrines. He explores biblical principles for evaluating theological questions, including disagreements over church government, the timing of the rapture, and Christian practice. Discover how to keep the gospel central, hold firmly to biblical truth, and pursue Christian unity without compromising conviction. 🛒 Visit https://pentecostalpublishing.com/collections/david-k-bernard to shop Dr. Bernard's full catalog of published works. Enter promo code *DKB10* at checkout to save 10 percent on your order. 👉 If you enjoyed this video, keep in touch with Dr. Bernard on social media and subscribe to this channel for more content. ============================ Connect With Dr. David K. Bernard: ============================ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidkbernard.upci Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidkbernardupci X: https://twitter.com/davidkbernard ===================================== Listen to Apostolic Life in the 21st Century on: ===================================== Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apostolic-life-in-the-21st-century/id1569404833 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/29oEKyZAXievg3dyzdA63s?si=b7bdae8624774c61 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5f9050c9-d2f3-440a-a7f4-184efcea0d13/apostolic-life-in-the-21st-century #ApostolicLife #DavidKBernard #BibleDoctrine #EssentialDoctrines #ApostolicPentecostal #ChristianUnity #BibleStudy Essential Doctrines vs. Secondary Issues – What’s the Difference? | Episode 287

Essential Doctrines vs. Secondary Issues – What’s the Difference? | Episode 287

12.9K views October 26, 2026 4:00 am

Oneness Pentecostals identify as restorationists, believing God is calling His church back to the teachings and practices of the New Testament, including the plan of salvation proclaimed in Acts 2:38. But if God calls all believers to repent, be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, and receive the Holy Spirit, what about the countless Christians throughout history who demonstrated sincere faith and devotion without following this pattern? Does the restorationist view imply that they are eternally lost? In this episode of _Apostolic Life in the 21st Century,_ Dr. David K. Bernard explores this important and deeply personal question. He explains salvation as a process and examines the roles of faith, obedience, mercy, and divine judgment, including how these principles may apply to professing Christians and to those who have never heard the gospel. 📚 For more on this subject, see Dr. Bernard's book _Anchor Points,_ available at https://pentecostalpublishing.com/products/anchor-points. 🛒 Visit https://pentecostalpublishing.com/collections/david-k-bernard to shop Dr. Bernard's full catalog of published works. Enter promo code *DKB10* at checkout to save 10 percent on your order. 👉 If you enjoyed this video, keep in touch with Dr. Bernard on social media and subscribe to this channel for more content. ============================ Connect With Dr. David K. Bernard: ============================ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidkbernard.upci Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidkbernardupci X: https://twitter.com/davidkbernard ===================================== Listen to Apostolic Life in the 21st Century on: ===================================== Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apostolic-life-in-the-21st-century/id1569404833 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/29oEKyZAXievg3dyzdA63s?si=b7bdae8624774c61 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5f9050c9-d2f3-440a-a7f4-184efcea0d13/apostolic-life-in-the-21st-century #Acts238 #ApostolicLife #OnenessPentecostal #ApostolicPentecostal #PlanOfSalvation #BiblicalSalvation #JesusNameBaptism #HolySpirit #NewTestamentChurch #ChristianTheology #ChurchHistory #DavidKBernard What About Christians Who Didn't Obey Acts 2:38? | Episode 286

What About Christians Who Didn't Obey Acts 2:38? | Episode 286

63.4K views October 19, 2026 4:00 am

The development of the doctrine of the Trinity took place within a world shaped by Greek philosophy, raising an important historical question: did early Christian theologians simply borrow philosophical language to describe biblical concepts, or did Greek thought influence how they understood the nature of God? In this episode of _Apostolic Life in the 21st Century,_ Dr. David K. Bernard examines the influence of Platonic and Neoplatonist thought on Christian theology from the second through the fourth centuries. Drawing from early Christian writings, he explores how philosophical concepts entered theological discussions and whether they affected more than just Christian vocabulary. Dr. Bernard also addresses the claim that Trinitarian doctrine emerged strictly from biblical reflection, offering historical context for how Greek philosophy and early Christian theology interacted. For more on this topic, see the following books from Dr. David K. Bernard. • _The Oneness of God_ (https://pentecostalpublishing.com/products/the-oneness-of-god-volume-1-pentecostal-theology-series) • _A History of Christian Doctrine_ (https://pentecostalpublishing.com/products/a-history-of-christian-doctrine-volume-1) • _The Glory of God in the Face of Jesus Christ_ (https://pentecostalpublishing.com/products/the-glory-of-god-in-the-face-of-jesus-christ) • _Oneness and Trinity: AD 100–300_ (https://pentecostalpublishing.com/products/oneness-and-trinity-a-d-100-300) • _The Trinitarian Controversy in the Fourth Century_ (https://pentecostalpublishing.com/products/the-trinitarian-controversy-in-the-fourth-century) 🛒 Visit https://pentecostalpublishing.com/collections/david-k-bernard to shop Dr. Bernard's full catalog of published works. Enter promo code *DKB10* at checkout to save 10 percent on your order. 👉 If you enjoyed this video, keep in touch with Dr. Bernard on social media and subscribe to this channel for more content. ============================ Connect With Dr. David K. Bernard: ============================ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidkbernard.upci Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidkbernardupci X: https://twitter.com/davidkbernard ===================================== Listen to Apostolic Life in the 21st Century on: ===================================== Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apostolic-life-in-the-21st-century/id1569404833 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/29oEKyZAXievg3dyzdA63s?si=b7bdae8624774c61 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5f9050c9-d2f3-440a-a7f4-184efcea0d13/apostolic-life-in-the-21st-century #ApostolicLife #DavidKBernard #DoctrineOfTheTrinity #Trinity #OnenessPentecostal #OnenessTheology #ChristianTheology #ChurchHistory #EarlyChurch #GreekPhilosophy #BiblicalDoctrine #ChristianPodcast #JesusName #ApostolicTheology #Godhead Did Greek Philosophy Shape the Doctrine of the Trinity? | Episode 285

Did Greek Philosophy Shape the Doctrine of the Trinity? | Episode 285

11.5K views October 12, 2026 4:00 am

The New Testament records believers being baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, but what does history reveal about baptism in the generations immediately following the apostles? In this episode of _Apostolic Life in the 21st Century,_ Dr. David K. Bernard examines the historical evidence surrounding early Christian baptism. Looking beyond the biblical record, he explores writings and practices from the early postapostolic church to determine how converts were baptized and when different baptismal formulas began to appear. Dr. Bernard discusses whether the historical record supports baptism in Jesus’ name and what early sources can tell us about the development of Christian doctrine. 🛒 Visit https://pentecostalpublishing.com/collections/david-k-bernard to shop Dr. Bernard's full catalog of published works. Enter promo code *DKB10* at checkout to save 10 percent on your order. 👉 If you enjoyed this video, keep in touch with Dr. Bernard on social media and subscribe to this channel for more content. ============================ Connect With Dr. David K. Bernard: ============================ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidkbernard.upci Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidkbernardupci X: https://twitter.com/davidkbernard ===================================== Listen to Apostolic Life in the 21st Century on: ===================================== Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apostolic-life-in-the-21st-century/id1569404833 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/29oEKyZAXievg3dyzdA63s?si=b7bdae8624774c61 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5f9050c9-d2f3-440a-a7f4-184efcea0d13/apostolic-life-in-the-21st-century #JesusNameBaptism #BaptismInJesusName #ChurchHistory #EarlyChurch #ChristianHistory #EarlyChristianity #BiblicalBaptism #ChristianBaptism #BookOfActs #Acts238 #ApostolicDoctrine #ApostolicFaith #OnenessPentecostal #DavidKBernard #ApostolicLife Does Church History Support Baptism in Jesus' Name? | Episode 284

Does Church History Support Baptism in Jesus' Name? | Episode 284

11.3K views October 5, 2026 5:00 am

This week, the United Pentecostal Church International gathers in Salt Lake City, Utah, for its annual General Conference, where missions will once again be a central focus. Through Global Missions and North American Missions, UPCI churches work together to take the gospel to communities and nations around the world. In this episode of _Apostolic Life in the 21st Century,_ Dr. David K. Bernard explains why missions is so important to the UPCI and why supporting missionaries and church planters is essential to fulfilling the Great Commission. He also addresses why missions giving should be a priority for both individual believers and congregations. 📺 You can watch General Conference 2026 online at https://www.youtube.com/@UPCI/streams. ✝️ Make a donation to UPCI missions efforts at https://give.upci.org. 🛒 Visit https://pentecostalpublishing.com/collections/david-k-bernard to shop Dr. Bernard's full catalog of published works. Enter promo code *DKB10* at checkout to save 10 percent on your order. 👉 If you enjoyed this video, keep in touch with Dr. Bernard on social media and subscribe to this channel for more content. ============================ Connect With Dr. David K. Bernard: ============================ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidkbernard.upci Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidkbernardupci X: https://twitter.com/davidkbernard ===================================== Listen to Apostolic Life in the 21st Century on: ===================================== Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apostolic-life-in-the-21st-century/id1569404833 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/29oEKyZAXievg3dyzdA63s?si=b7bdae8624774c61 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5f9050c9-d2f3-440a-a7f4-184efcea0d13/apostolic-life-in-the-21st-century #ApostolicLife #UPCI #UPCIGeneralConference #UPCI2026 #Missions #GlobalMissions #NorthAmericanMissions #GreatCommission #Missionaries #ChurchPlanting #MissionsGiving #ApostolicChurch #Pentecostal #OnenessPentecostal #DavidKBernard #ChristianPodcast #SaltLakeCity #SharingTheGospel #WorldMissions #Evangelism Why Should Christians Give to Missions? | Episode 283

Why Should Christians Give to Missions? | Episode 283

5K views September 28, 2026 4:00 am

Have modern translations removed some verses from the Bible? Some modern Bible versions omit verses or phrases that appear in the King James Version. These differences have led some Christians to question whether modern translators are faithfully rendering the original text. In this episode of _Apostolic Life in the 21st Century,_ Dr. David K. Bernard explains why these differences exist and how new manuscript evidence has influenced modern Bible translations. He discusses the science of textual criticism and how scholars determine which readings most likely reflect the original text. This podcast episode will strengthen your trust in the accuracy, preservation, and reliability of God's Word. 📚 For more on this topic, see Dr. Bernard's book _God's Infallible Word,_ available at https://pentecostalpublishing.com/products/gods-infallible-word. Visit https://pentecostalpublishing.com/collections/david-k-bernard to shop Dr. Bernard's full catalog of published works. Enter promo code *DKB10* at checkout to save 10 percent on your order. 👉 If you enjoyed this video, keep in touch with Dr. Bernard on social media and subscribe to this channel for more content. ============================ Connect With Dr. David K. Bernard: ============================ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidkbernard.upci Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidkbernardupci X: https://twitter.com/davidkbernard ===================================== Listen to Apostolic Life in the 21st Century on: ===================================== Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apostolic-life-in-the-21st-century/id1569404833 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/29oEKyZAXievg3dyzdA63s?si=b7bdae8624774c61 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5f9050c9-d2f3-440a-a7f4-184efcea0d13/apostolic-life-in-the-21st-century #BibleTranslations #KingJamesVersion #KJV #BibleVerses #TextualCriticism #BiblicalManuscripts #BibleAccuracy #BibleReliability #PreservationOfScripture #ModernBibleTranslations #BiblicalScholarship #ChristianApologetics #ApostolicLife #DavidKBernard #UnitedPentecostalChurch #UPCI #ApostolicPentecostal #OnenessPentecostal Have Modern Bible Translations Removed Verses from Scripture? | Episode 282

Have Modern Bible Translations Removed Verses from Scripture? | Episode 282

14.2K views September 21, 2026 4:00 am

The term _fundamentalist_ is often used broadly to describe conservative Christians, including Oneness Pentecostals, but Christian Fundamentalism also refers to a specific movement with its own history, beliefs, and theological identity. In this episode of _Apostolic Life in the 21st Century,_ David K. Bernard explains the origins and defining beliefs of the Fundamentalist movement and examines how it compares with Oneness Pentecostalism. He discusses where Apostolic Pentecostals share common ground with Fundamentalists and Evangelicals, as well as the important theological distinctions between these traditions. Dr. Bernard also addresses how Apostolic believers should understand their own identity within the broader Christian world and what they can appreciate about Fundamentalism while maintaining distinctly Apostolic convictions. 🛒 Visit https://pentecostalpublishing.com/collections/david-k-bernard to shop Dr. Bernard's full catalog of published works. Enter promo code *DKB10* at checkout to save 10 percent on your order. 👉 If you enjoyed this video, keep in touch with Dr. Bernard on social media and subscribe to this channel for more content. ============================ Connect With Dr. David K. Bernard: ============================ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidkbernard.upci Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidkbernardupci X: https://twitter.com/davidkbernard ===================================== Listen to Apostolic Life in the 21st Century on: ===================================== Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apostolic-life-in-the-21st-century/id1569404833 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/29oEKyZAXievg3dyzdA63s?si=b7bdae8624774c61 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5f9050c9-d2f3-440a-a7f4-184efcea0d13/apostolic-life-in-the-21st-century #OnenessPentecostal #ChristianFundamentalism #DavidKBernard #ApostolicLife #ApostolicPentecostal #OnenessTheology #ChristianHistory #ChristianTheology #Evangelicalism #ApostolicIdentity #Pentecostalism #ChristianPodcast Are Oneness Pentecostals Fundamentalists? | Episode 281

Are Oneness Pentecostals Fundamentalists? | Episode 281

18.6K views September 14, 2026 4:00 am