What do Americans in 2025 believe about God, the Bible, and salvation?
Every few years, The State of Theology survey from Ligonier Ministries takes America’s theological temperature, revealing what people actually believe—both outside and inside the church.
The 2025 results are in, and they’re sobering.
This nationwide survey highlights widespread confusion about God and His Word, even among evangelicals who claim to have a high view of the Bible. For example,
- 53% of evangelicals affirm that “Everyone sins a little, but most people are good by nature.”
- 53% think that “The Holy Spirit is a force but is not a personal being.”
- 47% affirm that “God accepts the worship of all religions, including Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.”
Time to Recover the Essentials
Decline is not inevitable, and confusion is not our only option. While these 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, we hope The State of Theology can equip you with insights for discipleship in your community.
Download the Free Study Guide
Gather a group from your church or community to discuss the significance of these results from the 2025 State of Theology survey with the free digital study guide. Each section includes discussion questions and biblical insights to guide your conversations.
