Are Near-Death Experiences Real? | Episode 96

[@TPLNS]

Mr David Bernard, I’m trying to learn am much as I can about Jesus Christ, I want to learn more about living a Christian life style, I’m a 17 year old kid, your son, Daniel Bernard came to my church, First Pentecostal of Lake Charles in Louisiana and your son spoke to me, and tonight a kid I’m good friends with named Kyle was speaking and his words made me want to do a complete life change so that I can live a more Christ like life. I love your podcast and I’m so excited about what God is gonna do with my life.

[@mariehoadley2075]

My mother passed in 1968 with a heart attack, the Doctors revived her 3 times, when she awoke the first time she sais " why did you bring me back, its so beautifully over there, the third time they let her go with a smile on her face. She Loved the Lord with all her heart and lived a long hard life and was finally smiling.

[@OldSchoolDad]

I once witnessed to a man I met on the street, who had nearly died in a car accident. At that time, he had been baptized in Jesus name, but had not been filled with the Holy Ghost. He told me he felt the flames of hell reaching up to him as he started to die, but the Lord spared him. I spoke with him on a Saturday. He came to church the next day and received the Holy Ghost in pre-service prayer. He died several months later of other health issues, but thankfully he was ready to go.

[@liezelsagaral4575]

Amen

[@davidderitis9068]

I have heard of these quite often and 2 of them were from kids who described Jesus in a way that was very similar, and drawings were made of the 'Jesus' they saw which looked exactly alike. There are others who saw 'heaven' in a vision not having a near death experience and their descriptions of 'God' support the doctrine of the trinity (this man asked an angel, 'I see God the Father, and I see Jesus, but where is the Holy Ghost? The 'angel' replies, 'The Holy Ghost is not here, He is on the earth and has been since Pentecost') I am troubled by this, especially since these experiences from various people are so similar and have wondered about all this for decades. Thank you Mr. Bernard for this insight into the subject, it is eye opening for sure!

[@WingsAsEaglesMinistries]

Many of these and “dreams” you must take with grain of salt. Usually they will reveal something that tells you they are incorrect. Not long ago, I heard someone talk about God taking them to heaven. They said they opened their eyes and God was on one side and Jesus on the other. That was all I needed to hear 😉

[@Post-Trib]

Anything that contradicts scripture and doctrine is easily ignored. It's terrible that even children are not immune to influence. Children said they went to heaven and spoke to God and Jesus or 3 persons.

[@davidderitis9068]

Many of these 'experiences' support the trinitarian doctrine which is one reason I am reluctant to believe them

[@theunsettled5683]

You can’t see God without being consecrated Moses couldn’t even look upon God’s face he couldn’t look upon his glory most of these stories are what people have heard then they have the moment of a dream simple as that and God isn’t 3 persons one God the Bible is clear and on the right hand of the father is power and authority not a physical being

[@davidderitis9068]

@@theunsettled5683 amen!

[@Post-Trib]

@David Deritis or they support pre-trib rapture theory, which isn't taught in scripture at all.

[@germanwulf40]

I look at it this way: people have experiences. Who are any of us to tell anyone else what it is that they experienced? But by the same token, they must also be able to acknowledge that what they believe may not be what actually happened. Yes, they experienced what they did, but because they believe they went to heaven momentarily, doesn't necesarily mean that they were indeed there. Therefore, since their personal belief in how they interperet their experience is all they have to go on, they cannot expect us to automatically agree with them. The only thing that anyone of us can say for certain is that the person experienced SOMETHING, even if we can't completely understand what that something was.

[@sabrinajohnson-gayle2264]

I believe that some people have these experiences. Pastor K. V. Reeves preached about his experiences. I have an issue with a person who benefits financially from an experience. I think that some people just write books to make money.

[@1sirteddles]

I know you mean well, having had several out-of-body experiences myself to the Afterlife/Spirit World. Sometimes The Lord asks people to write about their experiences as a testimony that He is our Saviour and Redeemer from the consequences of The Fall of Adam and Eve. At His Second Coming, He will cleanse the Earth of all wickedness, and all that is unholy and impure. He wants as many people as possible to hear His Gospel and repent of their sins. He gets no joy or satisfaction from punishing the wicked. When people become wealthy from their book sales, The Lord expects them to keep enough royalties for the provision of the necessities of life for their own family, and donate the rest to the poor and needy. I hope I have helped your understanding.

[@Kajuniter]

Having died with a 100% blockage, I can only say while dead I remember nothing. After 75 minutes our creator sent me back. I remember the second I died and the coming back was slowly and gradual as I wasn't fully aware of anything until I felt pain as tubes were being inserted. So, dead is dead. The four Doctors standing at the foot of my bed asked if I saw anything. I told them the above and one called me a Lazarus. Many miracles since and visitations with our Lord/God proves to me how real and caring He is !

[@dianacastillo498]

Are you in the TRUTH?

[@Kajuniter]

@@dianacastillo498, yes!

[@richiejohnson8944]

Lee Strobel’s book on NDEs “case For heaven” is really convincing.

[@pintusunaofficial7436]

Praise the lord This is brother Pintu from India

[@tyler9_10]

Praise the Lord brother! God bless you and your family in Jesus Name! 🙏

[@dianetiffany2543]

That is the best responce I have ever heard about the near death experience. The way you explained that was really good.Thank you for taking the time to share this subject with everyone.

[@sishope7398]

I truly appreciate Dr. Bernard's teaching. He has such insight and is so knowledgeable concerning the scriptures.

[@owidat889]

Praise the Lord. God bless 🙌

[@1GodInJesusChrist]

Pastor Bernard, Praise the LORD. I don’t know if you read any of these comments but could you do a video explaining what it means that Jesus is a priest after the order of Melchisedec. God bless.

[@hike2024]

Very good teaching.

[@susanfisher5342]

Now after seeing so many stories of NDE'S I dont know what to believe anymore. Help! Bill Fisher

[@tluangteatlau8996]

When Jesus said "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me.?" Did the spirit or God really forsake him.?! And if that is true, how can the flesh still cry.?! Also, he commend his spirit to the Father..?!( Luke 23:46 ) Can you explain this..

[@Karen-ur6mm]

I don't believe most of them because if they really had that type of experience ... they would be searching to make sure they line up with the word of God.. and they never seem to be concerned with their own salvation afterward

[@marvajefferson7348]

How do you know they didn't really seek for God 🙏 after the experience.

[@Sdwheaton08]

If they are not born again I just dont see how our Jesus doesnt tell them they need to be born again and how to become born again by obeying Acts 2:38 and sending them back and them not telling ppl about that. How did they even "see" Jesus if they werent born again.

[@dulceyuvia]

So I’ve always been a bit curious, about the humans living in the Amazons and other tribes around the world, when people dye without ever knowing about being born again… what happens to their soul??? Where does it go? Is it all about individual consciousness?

[@phillipgreen8958]

Some of these experiences may very well be true. However, I’ve never heard of anyone coming back saying Jesus told me to go to UPCI because that’s where I need to be saved or to obey Acts 2:38. So you either have to say none of these experiences are true or the initial evidence of speaking in tongues is not correct. However, All those born again must receive the Holy Ghost, and should be baptized in Jesus name .

[@chrisarchibeque8584]

Maybe some of them did go to heaven but they were being judged on the light they had received? If they genuinely didn’t know or fully understand Acts 2:38 it may be different.

[@deborahmoore6035]

God is limitless and merciful.

[@912nitro]

What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common. (Understand ? If God cleanse something it’s clean) How to say no, and yes at the same time. Yes, out of body experiences are real, as in the scripture and a personal testimony mentioned by the good Dr. Bernard. And the UPCI is the measuring stick for humanities salvation ? Judgmental much ? Jesus said: John 10:16 And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd. And to Peter, the astute, guileless, upright epitome of Torah / Tanakh keepers He said: Acts 10: 13 And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat. 14 But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean. 15 And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common. 16 This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven.

[@jmar8507]

But why did Jesus tell the story in Matthew 22:12? Jesus called him, "Friend" but the man was not truly prepared. :( Not to mention, Cornelius and his family obeyed Acts 2:38. (Acts 10:44-48) C'mon, people. Just do it. Stop resisting what is right there in the scriptures. If you say you really love the Lord, why in the world wouldn't you want to be baptized in His glorious name?

[@mapoosesafaree3039]

Jesus was Middle Eastern with dark features. This woman on a popular Christian program in America testified she died and saw JESUS. She said " JESUS had the bluest eyes and the blondest hair". How true and legit was her story.?

[@traceycook1018]

I know two Pentecostal women have had near death experiences… TF tenney wife has had one

[@rossdaboss1959]

I can't see God taken people to heaven that haven't been saved. Now if you look at Matthew 4:5-8, you will see that Jesus was taken up by Satan to the holy city and also into an exceeding high mountain, and shown all the kingdoms of the world and the glory of them. Plus remember, Satan been to heaven before. So I believe he can do something like show these people places and make them think they are in heaven and seeing this or that. The reason I say that is many come back and say things that are against the bible. They make it seems like everybody is going to be saved whether they obey God's plan of salvation or not. They say God told them to go back to finish their work, but he never tells them what there work is. Lol. With so many scriptures on salvation, he never tells them anything about obeying his word. Sounds like the devil to me. I believe they seen something, but it wasn't Jesus or heaven.

[@luvmymusic4336]

Do it not say in the bible that the dead know nothing you simply cease to exist did not JESUS CHRIST himself refer to death as sleeping when he went to raise Lazurus from the dead i like your knowledge on the word of GOD but on certain things you stumble

[@leewhite675]

Pray for the Russians who are praying for us.

[@melbelle2024]

I find it interesting that the host first brings up NDE’s by asking about people who aren’t saved by the Acts 2:38 method. Keep in mind, the Jews weren’t asking Peter what can we do to be saved in Acts 2:37. They were asking what can we do to make up for our grievous error. Acts 2:38 is not a prescription for salvation. Secondly, God is God and if He chooses to rescue someone from the precipice of hell, well then that’s His business. He wants that none should perish. He’s heard the prayers of many parents praying for their children’s salvation, and God is just big enough that He can answer any of those prayers. Do people need to believe and repent of their sins and be baptized, yes! But that doesn’t give us the right to decide which ones followed the formula and are therefore saved.

[@jmar8507]

The telling of those events concluded with, "And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved." People just don't want to believe Acts 2:38 is how people get "added to the church” even when Peter’s words in Acts 2:38 mirror Luke’s version of the Great Commission that Jesus Himself gave Luke 24: “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.” Acts 2:38 “And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.” Luke 24:47 See, “Repent/repentance, remission of sins/remission of sins And what do you think “…FOR the remission of sins” means anyway? From Mark’s version of the Great Commission, “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.” Mark 16:16 Notice it does not say, “he that believeth and is saved shall be baptized.” Jesus didn't make it an optional afterthought. “Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.” That newness of life is “born again.” “Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” John 3:3 C'mon, people. Just do it. Stop resisting what is right there in the scriptures. If you say you really love the Lord, why in the world wouldn't you want to be baptized in His glorious name?

[@tradarcher8714]

Acts2:38 is with out doubt the New Testament plan of salvation, Confirmed by the entirety of scripture. They were convicted in their heart and it’s exactly what they asked to hear. What can we do to be forgiven for our sin? It’s the same question we asked as convicted sinners and others are still asking in 2023. Remember Jesus giving Peter the keys? so what were the keys for? Answer:To unlock salvation after His death, burial and resurrection Which he clearly did in Acts2:38.

[@1GodInJesusChrist]

Pastor Bernard, Praise the LORD. I don’t know if you read any of these comments but could you do a video explaining what it means that Jesus is a priest after the order of Melchisedec. God bless.

[@DavidKBernardUPCI]

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