Can We Derive Doctrine from Bible Stories? | Episode 253

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*Can We Derive Doctrine from Bible Stories?* _Apostolic Life in the 21st Century_ with Dr. David K. Bernard Nearly 60 percent of the Bible is written in narrative form. Instead of systematic theology outlines, Scripture often teaches through stories, especially in books such as Acts. But can we derive doctrine from Bible stories? In this episode of _Apostolic Life in the 21st Century,_ Dr. David K. Bernard explains how biblical authors conveyed eternal truth through story. He also provides insight on how to determine whether a particular passage is descriptive (simply reporting what happened) or prescriptive (intended as a pattern for the church today). In this thoughtful and biblically grounded discussion, Dr. Bernard explores: • The authority of biblical narratives • How to distinguish descriptive passages from prescriptive passages • The theological importance of the Book of Acts • How doctrine is established in Scripture • Why the early church’s example matters today This episode is essential for anyone studying biblical interpretation, apostolic doctrine, hermeneutics, and the role of narrative in theology. For more on this topic, see Dr. Bernard's book _Understanding God's Word,_ available at https://pentecostalpublishing.com/products/understanding-gods-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 #BibleStudy #BiblicalInterpretation #BookOfActs #ApostolicDoctrine #Hermeneutics #DavidKBernard #Pentecostal #Oneness #ChristianTheology #ApostolicLife

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