A new survey highlights that a majority of professing Christian do not believe the bare-bones’ basics of the word of God.
According to the recent results of a Religious Views & Practices Survey courtesy of Probe Ministries, over 60% of professing Christians between the ages 18-39 believe that Muhammad, Buddha, and other religious figures, are all valid paths to salvation.
3,100 Americans ages 18-55 in 2020 were asked basic questions about their faith. It found that another drop occurred in Christians who hold a “basic biblical worldview” – the attributes to God, perfection and accuracy of the Holy Bible, sinless nature of Jesus, salvation – ‘from 47% in 2010 to 25% in 2020 among born again Christians,’ says the Christian Post.
These same 18-29 year-olds surveyed in 2010 were surveyed again in 2020 as the 30-39 age category.
It is also found that over 30% believe that Jesus Christ was a sinner like everyone else, or are not sure.
Things such as an “expanded biblical worldview” – views on Satan or moral objectivity – fell to 16% from 32% in 2010 among professing believers.
So, the percentage of Born Again Christians with a biblical worldview (of either type) has been cut in half over the last decade. This result is a startling degradation in worldview beliefs of Born Again Christians over just 10 years.
Says the study
[Even born-again Christians] can have a false view of Jesus Christ and embrace a pluralistic worldview. Pastors and church leaders just can’t assume any longer that the members of their church or Christian organization have a biblical worldview.Kerby Anderson, president of Probe Ministries
The study further found an even larger drop off with the general populous. Those holding a “basic biblical worldview” fell to 6% from 13%. An “expanded biblical worldview” fell from 9% to a little over 3%.
Anderson believes social media is a major catalyst as to why more professing Christians and general population are rejecting biblical views.
These disturbing trends are, yes, due to pastors not consistently teaching biblical theory. But they can also be attributed to young Christians who are not paying attention, who are focused — nearly exclusively, it seems — on their phones, social media and other content they deem more compelling.
We have to continue to explain the cost of salvation … that there is no way to salvation, other than through the sacrificial and atoning death of a sinless Christ. That no one can come to the Father except through the Son, but also that anyone may come through Him.
The study adds, “If we will commit ourselves to ‘proclaiming the excellencies of Him who called us out of darkness into His marvelous light,’ God will bring revival to our land.”
AUTHOR COMMENTARY
[10] Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. [11] This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. [12] Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.Acts 4:10-12
For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
2 Corinthians 5:21
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
John 14:6
And then these same arrogant nitwitted “pastors” and “church staff” wonder why more people continually are leaving their unscriptural church buildings.
The Mass Exodus From The Churches
Yes, it is true that social media and the internet have had an effect, no doubt; but these high-minded fools never point the fingers at THEMSELVES. Gee willikers, here’s a concept: maybe people can see through the hypocrisy of having hundreds of contradicting bibles that all claim to be “the inspired God-breathed” scriptures; coupled with hypocrites and liars from top to bottom: from the pulpit to the pews, or the stool to the auditorium, that are more lascivious than many atheists these days!
Moreover, maybe if you false preachers would spend less time with your coffee bars and yoga classes to raise profit margins – ugh, I mean “congregants,” and actually stop correcting the Book whenever you feel like it, then maybe somebody actually might get saved. But even then…
And that’s really the core of the problem: these false converts don’t believe anything about the Book they pretend to read and revere. If anything, they read it to “have a better Monday” or turn it into a glorified coloring book, called “Bible journaling” by false converts. (You oughta scroll through YouTube sometime and see how many of these videos exist).
I have an idea: paint the “church” walls fluorescent pink, put in some ultraviolet black lights in the rafters so all the vaccinated can see their veins glow, get more smoke machines, and dance like Cardi B: that’ll bring’em in for sure!
And not rather, (as we be slanderously reported, and as some affirm that we say,) Let us do evil, that good may come? whose damnation is just.
Romans 3:8
And you got all these stupid terminologies – as Peter Ruckman would call “tradesmen terms” – like “biblical theory” or “expanded biblical worldview.” If the study didn’t tell me what that meant I would not have any idea. How about, ‘Do you believe the Bible is perfect without error, and you do not question the text? Yes or no?’ You’d get a whole lot of yesses because they’d lie.
For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.
1 Thessalonians 2:13
But this all par for the course in 2021. Quite frankly I think these numbers are too liberal still: I think a lot of these people said what they know to be true, but don’t actually believe it at all.
[3] For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; [4] And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.2 Timothy 4:3-4
[7] Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? [8] Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also? [9] For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen? [10] Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope. (1 Corinthians 9:7-10).
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I do not think they know the meaning of the word “Christian”. They most definitely don’t know God’s words, the AV Bible. I am sure they are jabbed as well.
Remnant = extreme minority.
Mitch – 1 Timothy 1:15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
The professing apostate “Christian” is far worse to deal with than any unsaved gang member or drug dealer, street hooker, etc.. Many were raised with a King JamesAV1611 and then made the switch to the Popes’ bibles. They are to be avoided as if they were Catholics, because that is essentially what they have become. Fortunately, God still knows how to take some of them out before their allotted three-score and ten years. As one southern baptist pastor humorously put it once, if they were truly saved but mislead, they will be the pooper-scoopers of those gold-paved streets in Heaven one of these days.
Revelation 3:16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.
I look forward to God spueing out these modern professing “Christians”. They are truly disgusting! They prove that Satan is the creator of church buildings, and that his final plan has basically been achieved. The plan was to lure saved people into compromising and building “churches”, then slowly transitioning the churches into centers where Satan will be worshiped. Now the “Jesus” of modern Christians is actually the Antichrist, so game over for them.
Good morning Bryan, I don’t know what time it is in Maine but here it’s currently 7:40 AM in Texas.
One hireling that I think you and Jacob should rip apart and it will be rich, is Michael Rowan. Michael Rowan Ministries in Texas, he’s gone from bad to worse. That screaming tattooed hipster charlatan he needs to be exposed harshly!
The bible is very clear the Antichrist will rise thru the church and will ultimately destroy the church turning approx. 65-70% of the church to follow him and away from Christ. The church has to be destroyed for the man of sin to be revealed and to allow him to establish his reign on the Earth. It prophesy coming to pass.
Jesus said many will come in name professing to be Christ but are not: this is the false gospels (false Christs) that have another spirit in them and this the strong delusion – to believe the lie and follow it into the broad road (many paths).
All scripture is from the authorized KJV
Proverbs 13:20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
Proverbs 15:2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
Proverbs 15:14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
Proverbs 19:28-29 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. 29 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
Romans 1:17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
Romans 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;
Romans 1:19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.
Romans 1:20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
Romans 1:21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
Romans 1:22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
Romans 1:23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.
Romans 1:24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:
Romans 1:25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.
Romans 1:26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:
Romans 1:27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.
Romans 1:28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;
Romans 1:29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,
Romans 1:30 Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
Romans 1:31 Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:
Romans 1:32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.
This is Laodicea. Lowest common denominator, take-a-survey, consensus, humanist ‘Christianity’…. dumbed down, demoralized, self and man worshippers: but they think they’re ‘something’. It is unspeakably wearying…..and horrifying, dealing with these people & knowing their end. Surreal. They can’t receive or understand Bible but are so condescending….and dangerous. So pitying of the believer & his hope, yet so vindictive & full of hate. Deceitful. ‘Survivors’ and ‘winners’ favored by ‘karma’….see their following? See their income statement?
Someone here quoted the verse on the heart discovering itself recently, & that verse & Jeremiah 17 is simply beyond their ken & ability to grasp. Violently rejected if brought up.
They want the psych-christ of self-esteem, romanticizing philosophy making silk purses of sow’s ears, vomit & wallows, a Christ of their own making, a puppet: and they are going to get him. Will they then realize who is puppeteering whom? Before they share his fate as they look on him as Isaiah 14, 59-66, Revelation 20? Yet some listen to the exchanges & character assassinations shamefacedly, uncertain… without savouring or enthusiastically participating in them.
Sometimes you see them watching as you approach & they look fearful, & it’s not about the not-a-vaccine….but the state of their soul, & the ‘what if’…..the realization something evil is afoot & something even more evil coming.
Keep planting seed.
It’s so easy if they’d just receive it & reject the ‘surveys’ for what they are. https://www.purecambridgetext.com/post/principles-of-interpretation-part-i
Dance like Cardi B and maybe have Jay-Z and Beyoncé as guest pastors because after all, Beyoncé claims to be a “christian,” (uh huh, and I’m Buddy Holly) and maybe for those Generation X-ers who are still in the 80s metal style, maybe we can invite Gene Simmons and David Mustaine from Megadeth for a special service.
Joel Osteen has Kanye West as one of his trustees so might as well, right?
BARF!!!
Whosoever will be saved, before all things it is necessary that you hold to the true doctrine and to keep whole and undefiled, or else one shall perish everlastingly. We worship one God in Trinity, and Trinity in Unity; neither confounding the Persons, nor dividing the Essence. For there is one Person of the Father; another of the Son; and another of the Holy Spirit. But the Godhead of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, is all one, Elohim in Hebrew yet ‘echad’ a compound Unity; the Glory equal, the Majesty coeternal. Such as the Father is; such is the Son; and such is the Holy Spirit. The Father uncreated; the Son uncreated; and the Holy Ghost uncreated. The Father unlimited; the Son unlimited; and the Holy Ghost unlimited. The Father eternal; the Son eternal; and the Holy Ghost eternal. And yet they are not three eternals; but one eternal Jehovah (Yud, Hey, Vav, Hey …. יהוה.)
As also there are not three uncreated; nor three infinites, but one uncreated; and one infinite יהוה. So likewise the Father יהוה is Almighty; the Son יהוה Almighty; and the Holy Ghost יהוה Almighty. And yet they are not three Almighties; but one Almighty. So the Father יהוה is God; the Son יהוה is God; and the Holy Ghost יהוה is God. And yet they are not three Gods; but one God.
So likewise the Father is Lord; the Son Lord; and the Holy Ghost Lord. And yet not three Lords; but one Lord יהוה.
For like as we are compelled by the Christian truth ; to acknowledge every Person by himself to be God and Lord; So are we forbidden to say, There are three Gods, or three Lords.
The Father is made of none; neither created, nor begotten.
The Son is of the Father alone; not made, nor created; but begotten.
The Holy Ghost is of the Father and of the Son; neither made, nor created, nor begotten; but proceeding.
So there is one Father, not three Fathers; one Son, not three Sons; one Holy Ghost, not three Holy Ghosts. And in this Trinity (TriUnity Elohim יהוה) none is before, or after another; none is greater, or less than another.
But the whole three Persons are coeternal, and coequal. So that in all things, as aforesaid; the Unity in Trinity, and the Trinity in Unity, is to be worshipped. He therefore that will be saved, let him thus think of the Trinity. Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is Echad (One compound Unity).
שמע ישראל יהוה אלהינו יהוה ׀ אחד
Furthermore, it is necessary to everlasting salvation; that he also believe faithfully the Incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ. For the right Faith is, that we believe and confess; that our Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is God and Man; God, of the Substance [Essence] of the Father; begotten before the worlds; and Man, of the Substance [Essence] of his Mother, born in the world. Perfect God; and perfect Man, of a reasonable soul and human flesh subsisting. The Perfect Hypostatic Union. God’s Body and Blood . Equal to the Father, as touching his Godhead; and inferior to the Father as touching his Manhood. Who although he is God and Man; yet he is not two, but one Christ.
One; not by conversion of the Godhead into flesh; but by assumption of the Manhood into God. One altogether; not by confusion of Substance [Essence]; but by unity of Person. For as the reasonable soul and flesh is one man; so God and Man is one Christ; Who suffered for our salvation; descended into hell; rose again the third day from the dead.
He ascended into heaven, he sits on the right hand of God the Father Almighty, from whence he will come to judge the living and the dead at the Second Coming. (the pretribulational rapture of the born-again ekklesia will take place seven years before the Second Coming (perusia) and that rapture (harpazo) is imminent. At the Great White Throne Judgement all will rise again with their bodies; And shall give account for their own works. None are saved and shall go into everlasting fire where they shall experience Eternal Torment in the scalding, searing, scintillating, excruciating Lake of Fire. This is the True faith; which except a man believe truly and firmly, he cannot be saved. One therefore must be born-again by grace alone, through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone plus nothing ever, before or after.
Confusion of the Godhead, however subtle will result in being consigned to the Lake of Fire prepared for heretics.
Confusion of Salvation by Grace (eg. Lordship Salvation, Discipleship Salvation, Works Salvation will result in being consigned to the Lake of Fire prepared for heretics.
Confusion of the Deity of Christ Jesus will result in being consigned to the Lake of Fire prepared for heretics.
John 3: 16 is for unbelievers (a salvation verse)
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life
John 3:16
1 John 1: 19 is for believers (not a salvation verse)
If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness
1 John 1:9
God has commanded All Christian’s to focus on one thing and one thing alone:
[KJV] Mat 24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.
This alone should keep us busy since the the world is full of unsaved billions until our time runs out. Criticizing does not win souls – God will deal with the tares himself at the end. Its the gospel he wants preached to those who have never heard it – house to house, door to door, in every nation, to every kindred and tongue that the wedding banguet be full.
The 50 year christian ministry teacher Derek Prince, stated the church is full of people who do nothing….and I can still hear his cry to the church…DO SOMETHING…
These who believe Jesus was not sinless are not and were not ever born again. There was a song on the golden oldies chart recorded by the Platters in 1955 that describes these people perfectly, “The Great Pretender”. There is only one way to Heaven, only one way to God the Father, only one name by which man must and can be saved, Jesus, God the Son. Certain doctrines and beliefs are required, fundamental and non-negotiable: the virgin birth, that Yeshua is the God/Man, substitutionary sacrificial atonement of Christ in the crucifixion, the physical bodily resurrection of Messiah and the inerrancy and infallibility of the Word of God. These are indisputable and irrefutable facts. And contrary to what one of your commenters says, there is more, much more than one element to focus on. While we are certainly given the task, responsibility and privilege of sharing the everlasting gospel we are to focus on above all things living lives of holiness in honor to our King, teach sound doctrine to disciples and encouraging fellow believers are just 3 examples of what we are to be about. Some of us then can understand why the church is filled with counterfeits.