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Good News Press - Page 4 Get the Latest News at www.goodnewspress.us Teleios Research Evaluates Christian Beliefs Concerning Salvation Teleios conducted a study on dif- ferent Christian beliefs concerning salvation. Participants included ado- lescents and millennials. The main beliefs and ideas found throughout the research have carefully been rec- orded and used to reach various con- clusions on this set of data. Teleios Research surveyed Christian adolescents and mil- lennials to determine their be- liefs on what the Bible says happens at the time of salva- tion, defined as belief by faith alone in forgiveness of sins by Christ's death and resurrec- tion. Of the 201 participants the majority were: female (55%), The survey found concerning the church at salvation, sub- jects noted they became aware they needed a local fel- lowship of other Christians (37%), and the Spirit placed them permanently into the church universal of all believ- ers (34%). In addition, 28% said they became cognizant they should be water baptized to express publicly their com- mitment to Christ. Separate- ly, 65% of participants indicat- ed they were adopted perma- nently into the family of God at salvation. pants most commonly indicat- ed He indwelt them perma- nently as a seal of their salva- tion (54%). Further, He regen- erated them to a new person identified with Christ (57%) giving them power to defeat sin (34%). Concerning regeneration, 30% of participants believed they were baptized (regenerated) by the Holy Spirit at salvation. Further, 50% noted regenera- tion gave them power through the Holy Spirit, to live a holy life. In addition, 35% recog- nized the regeneration creat- ed them a new person identi- fied with Christ. This survey suggests that within a population of mostly adolescent and millennial evangelical Christians, they frequently recognize sound doctrine concerning events accompanying salvation, in- cluding the permanent in- dwelling of the Holy Spirit as a seal to salvation, forgiveness of sins, adoption into the fami- ly of God, placement within the universal church, and re- generation to a new person who can defeat sin. However, the percentages of subjects providing correct an- When enquired about right- swers were generally between eousness (sinlessness), partici- 1/3 to 2/3 of the survey sam- pants expressed they were ple. This demonstrates a forgiven through faith by strong need for teaching by Christ's death on the cross church and youth leaders con- (54%). Nonetheless, partici- cerning events accompanying pants also said they needed to salvation to help provide pow- ask forgiveness every day for er for Christian living and se- new sin (52%). However, 34% curity in salvation. indicated they have an advo- cate in Jesus Christ so no one Complete results of this sur- can lay a claim against them. vey can be found here ( https:// Regarding the Holy Spirit at www.surveymonkey.com/ the time of salvation, partici- Complete results of this sur- vey can be found here ( https://www.surveymonkey.c om/results/SM- 8MSGG9NLV/), and please view more findings from Teleios on our website (http://teleiosresearch.com/). How To Be Saved WC Stewart, JA Stewart, LA Nelson Romans 5:8, "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." About Teleios – Teleios is a non-profit foundation that seeks to demonstrate the truth of scripture and the Christian faith through scien- tific methods by providing evidence for the positive re- sults of a biblically-based lifestyle. Pri- or studies conducted by Teleios have shown that the practice of the Christian faith (praise, prayer, fellow- ship, service and Bible study) and security of salvation in- creases well-being while re- ducing guilt. Romans 3:23 "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." Romans 6:23a "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eter- nal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 10:9,10 "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." Romans 10:13 "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." Pray this Prayer: Lord Jesus, forgive me for all of my sins. I believe that you died on the cross, and that you were buried, and on the third day, God the father raised you from the dead. I ask that you come into my heart and be my Lord and Savior. Thank You Jesus for Saving me. Amen.

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