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Apostolic Life in the 21st Century

by David K. Bernard
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  • Essential Doctrines vs. Secondary Issues – What’s the Difference?

    October 26, 2026 · 13 min

    Doctrine matters—but are all doctrinal disagreements equally significant? Which truths are essential to salvation, and where is there room for sincere believers to disagree? In this episode of Apostolic Life in the 21st Century, Dr. David…

  • What About Christians Who Didn't Obey Acts 2:38?

    October 19, 2026 · 19 min

    Oneness Pentecostals believe God is calling the church back to the teachings and practices of the New Testament, including the plan of salvation proclaimed in Acts 2:38. But what about the many Christians throughout history who…

  • Did Greek Philosophy Shape the Doctrine of the Trinity?

    October 12, 2026 · 17 min

    Did Greek philosophy merely give early Christian theologians a new vocabulary, or did it influence how they understood the nature of God? In this episode of Apostolic Life in the 21st Century, Dr. David K. Bernard explores the influence of…

  • Does Church History Support Baptism in Jesus' Name?

    October 5, 2026 · 13 min

    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…

  • Why Should Christians Give to Missions?

    September 28, 2026 · 11 min

    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…

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  • Have Modern Bible Translations Removed Verses from Scripture?

    September 21, 2026 · 21 min

    Why do some modern Bible translations omit verses or phrases found in the King James Version? Have translators removed portions of Scripture, or is there another explanation? In this episode of Apostolic Life in the 21st Century, Dr. David…

  • Are Oneness Pentecostals Fundamentalists?

    September 14, 2026 · 17 min

    Are Oneness Pentecostals fundamentalists? The term fundamentalist is often applied broadly to conservative Christians, but Christian Fundamentalism is a distinct movement with its own history and beliefs. In this episode of Apostolic Life…

  • Can Science Conquer Death?

    September 7, 2026 · 10 min

    As the scientific pursuit of longer, healthier lives intensifies, Christians face an important question: When does responsible care for our health become an attempt to avoid the reality of death? In this episode of Apostolic Life in the…

  • How Should Christians Respond When Spiritual Leaders Fail?

    August 31, 2026 · 13 min

    When a trusted pastor or spiritual leader falls into sin, the effects can reach far beyond the individual. A Christian leader's moral failure, abuse of authority, or abandonment of the faith can leave believers feeling wounded, confused…

  • Does the Bible Teach Infant Baptism?

    August 24, 2026 · 14 min

    Infant baptism has been practiced for centuries across many Christian traditions. Proponents of the practice argue that baptism is primarily an act of God’s grace rather than an individual response of faith. Some also compare baptism to…

  • Did Jesus Have Long Hair?

    August 17, 2026 · 12 min

    Did Jesus have long hair? Popular artwork and films often portray Him with shoulder-length hair, but does this image reflect historical reality? And how does it align with the apostle Paul’s teaching on men's hair in 1 Corinthians 11? In…

  • Does John 1:18 Call Jesus “God the Son”?

    August 10, 2026 · 10 min

    John 1:18 appears differently across modern Bible translations. Some read “God the only Son,” while the King James Version reads “the only begotten Son.” What accounts for this variation, and does the original Greek text identify Jesus as…

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About the show

A podcast dedicated to helping modern-day believers live out the teachings of the first century church. This podcast is part of the teaching ministry of Dr. David K. Bernard, the general superintendent of the United Pentecostal Church International.