By Dr. Don Bierle, FaithSearch President

Ligonier Ministries, an evangelical Christian group, surveys adult Americans every two years, capturing their views on theological issues. After reviewing Americans’ convictions about God, the Bible, salvation, and humanity/ethics, they came to the following conclusion:

These results convey the ongoing need for the church to be engaged in apologetics, helping unbelievers by providing a well-reasoned defense of the Christian faith, and helping believers by strengthening their clarity and conviction regarding why they believe what they do. Additionally, the people of God must continue to obey the Great Commission by communicating the whole counsel of God in biblical evangelism and discipleship. The need is great…*

By Dr. Don Bierle, FaithSearch President

The King James translation of Romans 10:13 states, “For whosoever will call upon the name of the Lord will be saved.” More recent translations simply say “everyone.” It is a reference to Joel 2:32, and Peter included it in his Pentecost sermon (Acts 2:21). Did Peter really believe what he was quoting?

I’m sure he thought it to be true for all the Jews, but the early chapters of Acts demonstrates that God had to convince Peter and other Jews that it truly meant “anyone” and not just them. It is a fascinating study to observe in the book of Acts all that God did so the words of His Son would be fulfilled, “For God so loved the world…whoever…” (John 3:16).