Who Was Tertullian? | Episode 261

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Who was Tertullian, and why does his name appear so often in conversations about the development of the doctrine of the Trinity? In this episode of _Apostolic Life in the 21st Century,_ Dr. David K. Bernard explores the life and legacy of one of the most influential and controversial figures in early church history. Known as a prolific writer and one of the first theologians to use Latin extensively, Tertullian played a key role in shaping theological language that still impacts Christianity today. But what did Tertullian actually teach? And how should modern believers understand his influence? Dr. Bernard unpacks: • Who Tertullian was and the historical context in which he lived • His contributions to Christian theology • The origins of certain doctrinal terms and ideas associated with his writings • Why his work is often cited in discussions about the development of Trinitarian language • What his legacy means for interpreting early church history today Whether you’ve encountered Tertullian in theological debates or are simply curious about the roots of Christian doctrine, this episode provides thoughtful, biblical insight to help you better understand the early centuries of the church. 📚 For more on this subject, see Dr. Bernard's book _Oneness and Trinity: AD 100-300,_ available at https://pentecostalpublishing.com/products/oneness-and-trinity-a-d-100-300. Enter promo code *DKB10* at checkout to save 10 percent on your order. This episode is part of the _Apostolic Life in the 21st Century_ podcast, where Dr. David K. Bernard answers important questions about Scripture, Christian living, and church history from a biblical perspective. 👉 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 #Tertullian #ChurchHistory #EarlyChurch #ChristianTheology #TrinityDebate #ApostolicDoctrine #OnenessPentecostal #BibleTeaching #ChristianPodcast #DavidKBernard #TheologyExplained #HistoryOfChristianity #DoctrineDevelopment #ChristianApologetics