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Nearly 70% of born-again Christians disagree with the biblical position that Jesus is the only way to God, according to a new survey from Probe Ministries, a nonprofit that seeks to help the Church in renewing the minds of believers with a Christian worldview.

The survey, which looked at religious beliefs and attitudes toward cultural behaviors, polled 3,106 Americans ages 18 to 55 from all religious groups, including 717 respondents who identified as born-again Christians.

Born-again respondents were identified based on their affirmative response to the question, “Have you ever made a personal commitment to Jesus Christ that is still important in your life today?” They were also identified by their belief about what happens after they die. Born-again believers agree that “I will go to Heaven because I confessed my sins and accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior.”

Despite this claim by the self-identified born-again Christians in the study, however, among all respondents ages 18 to 39, who profess an affiliation with some religion, fewer than 1 out of 5 of them strongly disagree with the statement that Muhammad, Buddha and Jesus all taught valid ways to God.

Still, some 60% of this cohort said they shared their faith with someone else at least annually with the intent of converting them. . . .

“At first glance, this may seem surprising. But in a culture where pluralism is a dominant part of all religious groups, it begins to make sense. And the pluralistic reasons were dominant, attracting around two-thirds of the population across all religious groupings,” Cable said.

In another report, surprising statistics about the Holy Spirit:

Of an estimated 176 million American adults who identify as Christian, just 6% or 15 million of them actually hold a biblical worldview, a new study from Arizona Christian University shows.

The finding was published by the Cultural Research Center of Arizona Christian University in its recently released American Worldview Inventory, an annual survey that evaluates the worldview of the U.S. adult population. Conducted in February, the survey included a nationally representative sample of 2,000 adults.

The study shows, in general, that while a majority of America’s self-identified Christians, including many who identify as evangelical, believe that God is all-powerful, all-knowing and is the Creator of the universe, more than half reject a number of biblical teachings and principles, including the existence of the Holy Spirit. . . .

“As the groundbreaking American Worldview Inventory surveys have demonstrated, just 6% of U.S. adults possess a biblical worldview. Labeled ‘Integrated Disciples’ for their demonstrated ability to assimilate their beliefs into their lifestyle, this group consistently —  albeit imperfectly — comes closest to reflecting biblical principles into their opinions, beliefs, behaviors, and preferences,” Barna explained.

More than 99% of this group “believe that the Bible is the accurate and reliable words of God, believe that God is the all-knowing, all-powerful and just Creator of the universe who still rules the universe today” and “say they have a unique, God-given calling.”

Significant minorities still held beliefs that challenge the biblical worldview. These include: 25% say there is no absolute moral truth; 33% believe in karma; 39% contend that the Holy Spirit is not a real, living being but is merely a symbol of God’s power, presence, or purity; 42% believe that having faith matters more than which faith you pursue; and 52% argue that people are basically good.

(Excerpts from The Christian Post.)

 

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Carol
November 1, 2021

What other “way” had someone die to give those that accept this free gift life?
No one but JESUS! No matter what these so-called born again people say, they ARE NOT BORN AGAIN! When one is born again, the HOLY SPIRIT comes to dwell inside the person and gives them the mind of JESUS CHRIST! That is when the reality of GOD, JESUS, Heaven and Hell and the Truth of the Bible and life begins! Then one grows into the knowledge of JESUS by reading the Bible and by faith! For it is by Grace ye are saved through faith … it is the gift of GOD! JESUS said “I am the way the truth and the life!” “No man cometh unto the FATHER but by me!” That’s why we are told to enter into the strait, narrow gate which leadeth to life, and HE said there be few who find it! Those that believe that there are many ways to GOD will NOT see life! FATHER GOD please wake people up to the reality of scripture and to our LORD JESUS CHRIST, YOUR SON who willingly gave HIS Life for us so we could have eternal life. Please save their souls and let no one be deceived by their false beliefs in JESUS Name! Amen!

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Alma
November 1, 2021

Blessed Father, we praise you because you are the only one true God and Jesus your holy Son is the Truth and Way. No one comes to you except through Christ. We pray for revival! We pray for the truth of who you are and your Son to be known across US America. We proclaim revival to rush like a flood from coast to coast, Hawaiian Islands, Alaska, and overflow to the Northern and Southern borders with Your with the knowledge of who You are and your plan of salvation. Cleanse our hearts and minds from all lies and deception and let us embrace the truth found in your word. We plead and sprinkle the blood of Jesus over all of the United States for the greatest revival of history to take root here and spread across the world. Raise up godly leaders and every sphere, beginning with the church and families, cities, states and anoint godly leaders in positions of government to influence the establishment of godly policies.
We take back our nation, our youth, are baby boomers. We proclaim and decree that the strong hold of deception is broken and that we as a nation praise you Lord God, the one true God, and your son Jesus Yes, Amen!

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Lydia B. Miller
November 1, 2021

How can the blind lead the blind?
Open their eyes God, lest they both fall in the ditch ?
May the light of Jesus increase and scales fall off people’s eyes.
Anoint people’s eyes and ears and they will see and hear truth.
Put a halo of glory on their head and they shall be in the presence of God!
There shall be a turning around and truth shall prevail!!!
Visit people,and truth shall come in like a flood People will get on their knees and weep in repentance over their arrogance and selfishness!
The light of dawn is coming!

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Marleen
October 31, 2021

If this article accurately represents Christian beliefs then I think it is safe to say that a majority who call themselves Christians are actually NOT born-again by the Spirit of God Who promises to guide us into all Truth and that Truth sets us free.

That makes them non-Christian religious people (right?)

Could this explain the internal issues and divisions some churches are going through?

Religious folks sitting on boards and in positions of authority but actually not born-again, yet leading the flocks.

Jesus said He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. NO ONE comes to the Father except through HIM. John 14:6.

Jesus also said, “I assure you, unless you are born-again, you can never see the Kingdom of God.” John 3:3

I guess a lot of churches don’t give the call to be born-again and explain it. TSC in NY does every week, MM ministries does, and others who believe in the Book of Acts.

We “integrated disciples” have to “Pray the Lord of the Harvest to send workers out “…and be willing to go ourselves … I’m talking to myself.

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Susan CC
October 31, 2021

My Lord and God, You know where my heart and mind were before I first believed. In all those years, You protected me from harm even though I was worthless. You loved me, waited for me, and on several occasions kept me from death. Thank You for not allowing me to die in sin. Thank You for taking my shame but leaving me the memory of it. Thank You for never giving up on me. Thank You for drawing me to confess Jesus as my savior and to believe You raised Him from death to Glory. I ask one thing for each and every individual who disagrees with Your Word. I pray Your Word will “burn like fire in their hearts and minds, let IT be the mighty hammer that smashes their “worldview” to pieces. Consume their disbelief in Your devouring fire of Truth. I pray this in the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ, for Your Glory and their good. Amen.

Jeremiah 23:29 Does not my word burn like fire?” says the Lord. “Is it not like a mighty hammer that smashes a rock to pieces?
Hebrews 12: 29 For our God is a devouring fire.

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Pauline
October 31, 2021

Believing a lie does NOT change the Truth from being the Truth! God is the same, yesterday, today and FOREVER. He is God, He does NOT change!! Jesus, himself, told us,”watch out that no one deceives you.” “For MANY, will come, in my name, claiming to be the Messiah, and will DECEIVE MANY!! But Jesus said, ” such things MUST happen, but the end is still to come!
If true Bible believing pastors would preach the Truth about ALL of the Bible, many would be protected from these lies! Don’t they know, THEY WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE!??
God the Father, Jesus Christ, the Son, and the precious Holy Spirit, should be preached and believed by everyone who calls themselves a Christian! It does NOT matter what the world says, what men say, what the biblical worldview is, EVERY word in the Bible is true and will come to pass! Be not deceived,God is NOT mocked! Instead of believing everything a preacher or priest says, go to the Word of God, see if what they say lines up with His Word! If it doesn’t find a church and pastor that does! The Holy Spirit will let you know if you’re hearing God’s Truth. “My people hear my voice…….”

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Laura K
October 31, 2021

More proof that we are in the last days, the evidence of the great falling away.

Lord God have mercy and open the eyes of people everywhere to the infallible truth of Your word. We lean on You for truth to reign in our hearts and minds.

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