David K. Bernard Explained

David K. Bernard
Birth Date:November 20, 1956
Birth Place:Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Church:United Pentecostal Church International
Education:Rice University
University of Texas
University of South Africa
Congregations:New Life Church of Austin, Texas
Offices Held:General Superintendent
Spouse:Connie Bernard
Children:3
Parents:Elton D. Bernard
Loretta Bernard

David K. Bernard (born November 20, 1956, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is an American New Testament scholar and Oneness Pentecostal theologian. He is the General Superintendent of the United Pentecostal Church International, the largest Oneness Pentecostal organization with constituents worldwide. He teaches as a Professor of Biblical Studies and Apostolic Leadership at Urshan Graduate School of Theology, where he is also Chancellor.

Career

David Bernard was the founder of New Life Church of Austin, Texas, out of which 16 additional churches were started under his leadership. He was also the founding president of Urshan College and Urshan Graduate School of Theology and currently teaches as a professor of Biblical Studies and Apostolic Leadership at Urshan Graduate School of Theology.[1] He received his Master of Theology and Doctor of Theology in New Testament from the University of South Africa, his Juris Doctor with honors from the University of Texas, and a Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude in mathematical sciences and managerial studies from Rice University.[2]

He has authored 37 books with a reported circulation of 900,000 in 39 languages.[2] His works are commonly referred to in understanding the beliefs of Oneness Pentecostals.[3] [4] [5] [6] His book, The New Birth (1984), is said to have been used more extensively than any other to demonstrate the beliefs of Oneness Pentecostals since publication.[7] Other works regarded as notable include The Oneness of God (1983) and The Oneness of Jesus Christ (1994).[8]

Bernard has also engaged in scholarly dialogue with trinitarians which has been welcomed by some in the wider pentecostal community.[9] [10] [11] A "Trinity-Oneness Dialogue" also emerged at Society for Pentecostal Studies during this time.[12] Bernard chaired the Oneness team.[13] More recently, Amos Young, a professor at Fuller Theological Seminary, wrote that his work "marks the emerging maturation of the Oneness Pentecostal academy."[14]

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  1. Web site: Our Team. ugst.edu. 22 April 2018. 22 April 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180422202257/https://ugst.edu/our-team/. dead.
  2. Web site: David K. Bernard. UPCI. October 25, 2019. September 18, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200918163707/https://www.upci.org/about/leadership/profile/david-k-bernard. dead.
  3. Book: Maas. Ed van der. New International Dictionary of Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements, The. 2002. Zondervan. Bibliography and Historiography of Pentecostalism in the United States. 9780310224815. Expanded, Revised . en.
  4. Book: Vondey. Wolfgang. Beyond Pentecostalism: The Crisis of Global Christianity and the Renewal of the Theological Agenda. 2010. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. 9780802864017. 90–91. en.
  5. Book: Vondey. Wolfgang. Pentecostalism: A Guide for the Perplexed. 2012. T&T Clark. 9780567627315. 77. en.
  6. Book: Reed. David. In Jesus' Name: The History and Beliefs of Oneness Pentecostals. 2008. Deo Publishing. 9781905679010. en.
  7. Book: Norris. David S.. I Am: A Oneness Pentecostal Theology. 2009. Word Aflame Press. 9781567227307. 236.
  8. Book: Synan. Vinson. Century Of The Holy Spirit 100 Years Of Pentecostal And Charismatic Renewal, 1901-2001. 2001. Nelson Reference & Electronic Pub. The United Pentecostal Church. 9780785245506. en.
  9. Book: Yong. Amos. The Spirit Poured Out on All Flesh: Pentecostalism and the Possibility of Global Theology. 2005. Baker Academic. 9780801027703. 205–212. Edition Unstated. en.
  10. Yong. Amos. Oneness and the Trinity: The Theological and Ecumenical Implications of Creation Ex Nihilo for an Intra-Pentecostal Dispute. Pneuma. 1997. 19. 1. 81–107. 10.1163/157007497X00064. en. 1570-0747.
  11. Macchia. Frank D.. The Glory of God in the Face of Jesus Christ: Deification of Jesus in Early Christian Discourse, by David K. Bernard. Pneuma. 1 January 2017. 39. 4. 559–561. 10.1163/15700747-03904010. en. 1570-0747.
  12. Book: French. Talmadge L.. Anderson. Allan H.. Early Interracial Oneness Pentecostalism: G. T. Haywood and the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World. 2014. Pickwick Publications. 9781625641502. 21. en.
  13. Book: Synan. Vinson. Spirit-Empowered Christianity in the 21st Century: Insights, Analysis, and Future Trends from World-Renowned Scholars. 2011. Charisma House. 9781616382193. 505–506. en.
  14. Book: Bernard. David K.. The Glory of God in the Face of Jesus Christ: Deification of Jesus in Early Christian Discourse. 2017. Deo Publishing. 9781905679362. en.
  15. Book: The Glory of God in the Face of Jesus Christ . 978-1905679362 . Bernard . David K. . 2016 . Deo .

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