Apostolic Life in the 21st Century

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 ...

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 K. Bernard explains how newly discovered manuscript evidence has influenced modern Bible translations. He also discusses the science of textual criticism—the process scholars use to identify the readings that most likely reflect the original text. This po...

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 in the 21st Century, Dr. David K. Bernard explores the origins of Fundamentalism and compares its core beliefs with Oneness Pentecostalism. He explains where Apostolic believers share common ground with Fundamentalists and Evangelicals, and where important t...

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 21st Century, Dr. David K. Bernard considers radical life extension from a biblical perspective. He distinguishes wise stewardship of our bodies from an unhealthy pursuit of longevity and explains how the hope of resurrection should shape our attitudes toward ...

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, and uncertain about their own relationship with God. Dr. David K. Bernard explains how Christians can respond biblically when spiritual leaders fail. He discusses accountability and restoration, the church’s responsibility to protect and care for those who ha...