The State of Theology | What Christians Really Believe in 2025 (Ligonier Report Explained)

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The Four-Fold Disciple

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A podcast devoted to developing four-fold disciples, so that they may be more effective disciplers in the home, the workplace, the classroom, and the church.

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A podcast devoted to developing four-fold disciples, so that they may be more effective disciplers in the home, the workplace, the classroom, and the church.

Christianity

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The State of Theology | What Christians Really Believe in 2025 (Ligonier Report Explained)

The Four-Fold Disciple

29 minutes 32 seconds

3 weeks ago

The State of Theology | What Christians Really Believe in 2025 (Ligonier Report Explained)

What do Christians truly believe about God, sin, salvation, and Scripture today? In this video, Christian Barrett explores Ligonier’s State of Theology Report and uncovers what it reveals about the condition of theology in the modern church.From questions about the Trinity, sin, and the authority of the Bible, to moral and cultural issues like abortion, marriage, and politics, this deep dive challenges every believer to ask: Are we truly standing on biblical truth?Join Christian as he breaks down the findings, compares them with Scripture, and discusses what it means to hold to sound doctrine in today’s world.Support Emet Ministries, so we can continue to provide content and resources to help disciples become disciplers: https://veritas-ministry-415223.churchcenter.com/giving00:25 – Ligonier’s State of Theology Report (2025 Update)An overview of Ligonier’s findings on what Americans—and evangelicals—believe about core Christian doctrines.01:02 – What Is an Evangelical? (True Meaning Explained)Understanding what defines an evangelical Christian and how the term has changed over time.07:01 – “Everyone Is Born Innocent” — A Biblical ResponseExamining the popular belief that humans are born good and what Scripture actually teaches about original sin.09:35 – “Everyone Sins a Little” — Minimizing Sin in Modern ChristianityWhy sin can’t be treated lightly, and how the gospel reveals our true condition before God.11:22 – The Holy Spirit: A Force or a Person?Clarifying one of the most misunderstood doctrines — the personal nature and deity of the Holy Spirit.14:08 – There Is One True God (Monotheism in Scripture)Exploring the biblical truth that God alone is sovereign, eternal, and worthy of worship.15:15 – Does God Accept Worship from All Religions?What the Bible says about religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ as Savior.17:04 – The Bible Is THE Authority for ChristiansWhy Scripture alone (Sola Scriptura) must remain the final authority for faith and practice.17:18 – Does God Love All People the Same?Understanding divine love, justice, and grace — and what the Bible says about God’s impartial nature.21:20 – Is Marriage Only Between One Man and One Woman?A biblical perspective on God’s design for marriage and human relationships.21:53 – Christians and Politics: How Should Believers Engage?Navigating faith, citizenship, and political responsibility as followers of Christ.23:12 – Is Hell a Real Place? (Eternal Judgment Explained)What Scripture teaches about hell, judgment, and the consequences of rejecting God’s grace.24:50 – Is Abortion a Sin? (A Biblical View of Life and Morality)Examining the sanctity of human life and what God’s Word says about the unborn.Related Resource:Ligonier Ministries – The State of Theology Report- thestateoftheology.comFor more resources, visit emetministry.orgFollow us: on Instagram instagram.com/emetministriesmy reading list:⁠ https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/74696644-christian-barrett#Theology #ChristianFaith #StateOfTheology #SoundDoctrine #BiblicalTruth #Ligonier #ChurchTeaching #FaithInAction #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving