Épisodes

  • Pentecostals and Politics: An Update
    Jul 1 2024

    Dr. David K. Bernard explains why it is important for Apostolic Pentecostals to engage in the political arena and how ordinary believers can make a difference politically without alienating those they are trying to reach with the gospel.

    You can learn more about the work of the National Apostolic Christian Leadership Conference at naclc.org.

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    15 min
  • How Should Christians Respond to Unwanted Thoughts?
    Jun 24 2024

    How should Christians respond to unwanted thoughts that are contrary to God's Word such as hatred, profanity, or lust? In this episode, Dr. David K. Bernard outlines what we can do when evil thoughts enter our minds and how we can deter them in the future.

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    10 min
  • Is Oneness Pentecostalism a Modern Invention?
    Jun 17 2024

    Some critics argue that Oneness Pentecostalism is a modern religious concoction seasoned with a dash of ancient heresy. Dr. David K. Bernard refutes this claim by citing evidence of key Oneness Pentecostal doctrines both in the New Testament and throughout church history.

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    14 min
  • Does the Old Testament Promote Genocide?
    Jun 10 2024

    In the Old Testament, God commands His people to commit what could be described as mass genocide. For instance, in 1 Samuel 15:3, God orders King Saul to attack Amalek and spare nothing within the city, including women, children, and livestock. Dr. David K. Bernard explains how these incidents fit within the larger framework of Scripture, including the more loving and gentler depiction of God in the New Testament.

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    15 min
  • How Do We Know What Books Should Be Included in the Bible?
    Jun 3 2024

    Books such as Enoch, the Gospel of Thomas, the Epistle of Barnabas, and many others were composed at roughly the same time as the books in our Bible, but why were they not included as part of the "canon" that we know today? In this week's episode, Dr. David K. Bernard explains why our modern Bible includes only 66 books, who decided what to include, and why other books were left out.

    We previously recorded an episode titled “Should Apostolics Read the Apocrypha?” for those who are interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rLKZCYu7cs

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    11 min
  • Should Christians Participate in Boycotts?
    May 27 2024

    In this week's episode, Dr. David K. Bernard discusses whether Christians should boycott companies with policies that contradict a biblical worldview and if they have an obligation to do so.

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    10 min
  • Should I Be Rebaptized?
    May 20 2024

    When should someone consider being rebaptized? Is it ever necessary for someone who was previously baptized in Jesus’ name to be baptized in Jesus’ name again? Dr. David K. Bernard answers this important question that has puzzled some believers.

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    13 min
  • Who Is the Word in John 1?
    May 13 2024

    Debates about the nature of the Godhead often reference the opening verses of the Gospel of John. In this episode, Dr. David K. Bernard explains the significance of this passage and what the apostle John intended to communicate to his readers, including us.

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    16 min