Core beliefs about Jesus held by most U.S. adults
Percent of U.S. adults who believe each, State of Theology 2022 (in percent)
Key finding
Highest: Jesus physically resurrected from the dead (66%). Lowest: His death on the cross is the only sacrifice that removes the penalty of sin (64%).
- Jesus physically resurrected from the dead: 66%
- His death on the cross is the only sacrifice that removes the penalty of sin: 64%
- He will return to judge all people who have lived: 64%
Source: Lifeway Research, The Most Common Lies People Believe About Jesus · Lifeway Research State of Theology 2022 study. Article published 2022-12-15.
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Highest: Jesus physically resurrected from the dead (66%). Lowest: His death on the cross is the only sacrifice that removes the penalty of sin (64%). Jesus physically resurrected from the dead: 66%. His death on the cross is the only sacrifice that removes the penalty of sin: 64%. He will return to judge all people who have lived: 64%.
Who published this data?
Lifeway Research, 2022. Source: Lifeway Research, The Most Common Lies People Believe About Jesus (https://research.lifeway.com/2022/12/15/the-most-common-lies-people-believe-about-jesus/).
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