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Believers Lack Biblical Understanding: A Barna poll reveals that many born again Americans hold beliefs contrary to Scripture. Among the most disturbing is that 68% think the Bible teaches that God helps those who help themselves. Other alarming beliefs are; that the Holy Spirit does not exist (53%); that Satan does not exist (47%); that a good person can earn his/her way to heaven (31%); that Jesus Christ died but never had a physical resurrection (30%); and that Jesus Christ committed sins (24%). George Barna notes these results “underscore the magnitude of the challenge facing churches today.” (Barna Research Online 7/12/00)

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