This week the blog is sponsored by Ligonier Ministries. Ligonier Ministries and Lifeway Research have partnered to find out what Canadians believe about God.
For the first time ever, The State of Theology survey reveals what people throughout Canada think about core teachings of the Christian faith. This survey takes the nation’s theological temperature—both outside and inside the church. The goal? To diagnose prominent errors and to prescribe the cure: the clear teaching of sound doctrine.
The Results
This survey reveals some positive findings regarding the beliefs of Canadian evangelicals. At the same time, there is much evidence that evangelicals hold unbiblical beliefs and embrace theological contradictions.
Many Canadian evangelicals affirm the authority of Scripture. Yet at the same time:
- Nearly three out of four believe that people are born innocent in God’s eyes.
- Two-thirds think of the Holy Spirit as a force rather than a personal being.
- Almost half believe that Jesus was just a great teacher—but not God.
Time to Recover the Essentials
Decline is not inevitable, and confusion is not our only option in Canada. While the survey results are sobering, they show why clear, faithful Bible teaching is needed now more than ever.
Ligonier Ministries exists to support the church in helping to reverse these problematic trends by equipping Christians with trusted theological materials. To that end, The State of Theology seeks to equip God’s people with insights for discipleship in your community.
Respond to the Results: Free Study Guide
Gather a group from your church or community to discuss the significance of these results from the State of Theology Canada survey with the free digital study guide, found at the bottom of the webpage. Each section includes discussion questions and biblical insights to guide your conversations.
