I was reading the article entitled “Distressing State of Theology” which was a survey put out by Ligonier Ministries and came across one of the questions in the survey which asked some questions which I will post a few below.
Survey respondents were asked whether they agreed (strongly or somewhat), disagreed (strongly or somewhat), or weren’t sure about a variety of statements. Here’s how those who are considered evangelicals responded to the following statements regarding basic beliefs about the person and work of the Godhead—prepare to be shocked by almost all of these:
Here is the question I hope to discuss with some of you in this thread.
God counts a person as righteous not because of one’s works but only because of one’s faith in Jesus Christ. 80% Agree
Link below.
I actually view this as somewhat of a “trick” question, even though I know it wasn’t intended to be.
Here is the question again, with the change of one word to hopefully clarify the question for this discussion.
God counts a person as righteous not because of one’s actions but only because of one’s faith in Jesus Christ.
I guess it’s not really a question, but a statement to be either agreed with or not.
Survey respondents were asked whether they agreed (strongly or somewhat), disagreed (strongly or somewhat), or weren’t sure about a variety of statements. Here’s how those who are considered evangelicals responded to the following statements regarding basic beliefs about the person and work of the Godhead—prepare to be shocked by almost all of these:
- 32% agree: Jesus was a great teacher, but he was not God.
- 46% agree: God accepts the worship of all religions, including Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.
- 56% agree: Jesus is the first and greatest being created by God. (An additional 11% are not sure!)
- 32% agree: Jesus was a great teacher, but he was not God.
- 51% agree: The Holy Spirit is a force but is not a personal being.
- 54% disagree: Even the smallest sin deserves eternal damnation.
- 80% agree: God counts a person as righteous not because of one’s works but only because of one’s faith in Jesus Christ.
Here is the question I hope to discuss with some of you in this thread.
God counts a person as righteous not because of one’s works but only because of one’s faith in Jesus Christ. 80% Agree
Link below.
Distressing “State of Theology” Results Released
Ligonier Ministries released their bi-annual “State of Theology” survey results indicating a further slide away from basic Christian beliefs in the American church. Continue reading...
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I actually view this as somewhat of a “trick” question, even though I know it wasn’t intended to be.
Here is the question again, with the change of one word to hopefully clarify the question for this discussion.
God counts a person as righteous not because of one’s actions but only because of one’s faith in Jesus Christ.
I guess it’s not really a question, but a statement to be either agreed with or not.
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