Living a Christian life
Teleios surveyed Christians to determine their beliefs about their Christian life. Of the 216 participants the majority were: female (65%), <35 years old (93%), from the United States (63%), and evangelical (63%).
The survey results showed that young evangelicals most commonly believe the Holy Spirit gives power through prayer (86%) and acts consistent with God’s word (74%). Further, participants noted that God matures them through their knowledge of the Bible (84%), teaching others God’s word (70%), and by the fruit of the Holy Spirit (63%).
In addition, young evangelicals indicated God defeats sin most commonly through the help of the Holy Spirit (75%). In addition, most believe God leads believers through the Bible (91%) and answered prayer (71%).
However, participants were less sure about the security of salvation with most indicating that added to being saved by grace believers must make Jesus Lord of their life (72%). Regardless, many also noted God holds believers in His hand (53%), and seals them by His Holy Spirit to their redemption (51%). In addition, participants expressed God provides pastoral care through Christ’s nurturing (52%) and providing mercy as a great High Priest (53%).
Dr. William C. Stewart, co-founder of Teleios, Inc., noted that “the results were very encouraging in showing the enthusiasm of young evangelicals for God and His word. Especially important were the participants’ recognition that God helps and leads consistent with the Bible.
However, young evangelicals need to learn more about the nature of salvation and the surety resulting from the sufficiency of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross and ways in which He acts to help believers in their Christian walk.”
The survey shows young evangelicals acknowledge the importance of God’s word and the Holy Spirit in leading and maturing them, while often recognizing the security of salvation and Christ’s contribution to their Christian walk. The lack of consistency in these findings show an opportunity for lay leaders and pastors to help young believers in their understanding of their Christian walk.
Complete results of this survey can be found here.
WC Stewart, JA Stewart, LA Nelson
You can find complete survey data here.
There were 216 responses to this survey. Please find below the biblically correct answers with Bible verses next to them. We hope they are informative and a help. For full results of the survey please click here.
- How does God give us power?
- Our own personal efforts
- Angels
- Speaking in tongues
- Being slain in the Spirit
- The Virgin Mary
- The Holy Spirit acting consistent with God’s word Ephesians 6:17
- Prayer 1 John 5:14-15; 1 Peter 5:7; 1 John 3:22 (God answers prayer so it is an indirect source of power)
- How does God mature us spiritually?
- By the fruit from the Holy Spirit Galatians 5:22-23; Ephesians 5:9
- By the fruit generated by Christ Philippians 1:11
- Through the knowledge of the Bible Hebrews 5:11-14; 1 Timothy 4:4-6
- Imitating more mature believers 1 Thessalonians 1:5-7
- Imitating the Apostle Paul 1 Thessalonians 1:5-7; 1 Corinthians 11:1
- Accountability groups
- Praying through the rosary
- Through our works of Christian service Colossians 1:10
- Teaching others God’s word Colossians 1:10
- Talking about our problems to friends or councilors
- How does God keep us to salvation?
- He seals us by His Holy Spirit to our redemption Ephesians 1:13-14
- He preserves us to our salvation 2 Timothy 1:7; Jude 1:1
- He holds us in His hand John 10:28-29
- Making Jesus lord of our life
- Angels guard us
- Confession to a Priest
- Doing sufficient works that we receive grace to achieve salvation
- He does not keep us to salvation, we have to do that by our works
- How does God help us defeat sin?
- The Holy Spirit helps us to defeat sin through our obedience Romans 8:13
- We are a new regenerated person who can say no to sin and serve God Romans 6:2-12
- God keeps us from being tempted from more than what we can handle 1 Corinthians 10:13
- Through my personal prayer language
- Angels
- God does not help, we must defeat sin ourselves
- How does God lead us?
- The Holy Spirit provides mental messages to guide us
- A word from the Lord through church prophets
- Through the Bible 1 Timothy 4:4-5; Ephesians 6:17
- By becoming mature in the Spirit and so being better able to judge people and situations Hebrews 5:11-15
- Through circumstances
- Answered prayer
- By counsel from other mature believers
- Signs and coincidences in nature or our surroundings
- Our feelings
- God does not lead us
- How does God provide us with pastoral care?
- Christ providing mercy as our great High Priest Hebrews 4:14-16
- Christ praying for us Hebrews 7:24; Romans 8:31
- The Holy Spirit praying for us Romans 8:26
- Christ nurturing us Colossians 2:19; Ephesians 1:23; 3:19
- Giving mercy only after we have done good works
- Confessing to a church-based priest
- Participating in the sacraments\God does not provide pastoral care to us
Beliefs Concerning Christian Life
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Aug. 20, 2019 – PRLog — Teleios surveyed Christians to determine their beliefs about their Christian life. Of the 216 participants the majority were: female (65%), <35 years old (93%), from the United States (63%), and evangelical (63%).
The survey results showed that young evangelicals most commonly believe the Holy Spirit gives power through prayer (86%) and acts consistent with God’s word (74%). Further, participants noted that God matures them through their knowledge of the Bible (84%), teaching others God’s word (70%), and by the fruit of the Holy Spirit (63%).
In addition, young evangelicals indicated God defeats sin most commonly through the help of the Holy Spirit (75%). In addition, most believe God leads believers through the Bible (91%) and answered prayer (71%).
However, participants were less sure about the security of salvation with most indicating that added to being saved by grace believers must make Jesus Lord of their life (72%). Regardless, many also noted God holds believers in His hand (53%), and seals them by His Holy Spirit to their redemption (51%). In addition, participants expressed God provides pastoral care through Christ’s nurturing (52%) and providing mercy as a great High Priest (53%).
Dr. William C. Stewart, co-founder of Teleios, Inc., noted that “the results were very encouraging in showing the enthusiasm of young evangelicals for God and His word. Especially important were the participants’ recognition that God helps and leads consistent with the Bible.
However, young evangelicals need to learn more about the nature of salvation and the surety resulting from the sufficiency of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross and ways in which He acts to help believers in their Christian life.”
The survey shows young evangelicals acknowledge the importance of God’s word and the Holy Spirit in leading and maturing them, while often recognizing the security of salvation and Christ’s contribution to their Christian life. The lack of consistency in these findings show an opportunity for lay leaders and pastors to help young believers in their understanding of their Christian life.
Complete results of this survey can be found here (https://www.surveymonkey.com/
WC Stewart, JA Stewart, LA Nelson
About Teleios – Teleios is a non-profit foundation that seeks to demonstrate the truth of scripture and the Christian faith through scientific methods by providing evidence for the positive results of a biblically-based lifestyle. Prior studies conducted by Teleios have shown that the practice of the Christian faith (praise, prayer, fellowship, service and Bible study) and security of salvation increases well-being while reducing guilt.
