FFIC 2014: Beliefs and Values Survey

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* 1. I let friends know that I am a Seventh-day Adventist

Never true

Rarely true

Sometimes true

Often true

Always true

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* 2. I would love to introduce friends to my local church

Strongly disagree

Disagree

I’m not sure

Agree

Strongly agree

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* 3. My church has sufficient programs to meet the needs of its youth.

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

I’m not sure

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* 4. I feel accepted in my local church

Strongly disagree

Disagree

I’m not sure

Agree

Strongly agree

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* 5. My local church helps me grow spiritually

Strongly disagree

Disagree

I’m not sure

Agree

Strongly agree

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* 6. I get to know God more through

	Yes	No	I don't know
helping others	helping others Yes	helping others No	helping others I don't know
discussion	discussion Yes	discussion No	discussion I don't know
worship	worship Yes	worship No	worship I don't know
the Bible	the Bible Yes	the Bible No	the Bible I don't know
stories	stories Yes	stories No	stories I don't know
thinking about God	thinking about God Yes	thinking about God No	thinking about God I don't know
observing believers	observing believers Yes	observing believers No	observing believers I don't know
movies	movies Yes	movies No	movies I don't know
relationships with people	relationships with people Yes	relationships with people No	relationships with people I don't know
nature or science	nature or science Yes	nature or science No	nature or science I don't know
hearing God's voice	hearing God's voice Yes	hearing God's voice No	hearing God's voice I don't know
music	music Yes	music No	music I don't know
books	books Yes	books No	books I don't know
commandments	commandments Yes	commandments No	commandments I don't know
inspiring events	inspiring events Yes	inspiring events No	inspiring events I don't know
art	art Yes	art No	art I don't know
experiences	experiences Yes	experiences No	experiences I don't know

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* 7. For each of the following statements, tell how much you agree or disagree.

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	I’m not sure	Agree	Strongly agree
I know that to be saved I must live by God’s rules.	I know that to be saved I must live by God’s rules. Strongly disagree	I know that to be saved I must live by God’s rules. Disagree	I know that to be saved I must live by God’s rules. I’m not sure	I know that to be saved I must live by God’s rules. Agree	I know that to be saved I must live by God’s rules. Strongly agree
I know that God loves me no matter what I do.	I know that God loves me no matter what I do. Strongly disagree	I know that God loves me no matter what I do. Disagree	I know that God loves me no matter what I do. I’m not sure	I know that God loves me no matter what I do. Agree	I know that God loves me no matter what I do. Strongly agree
There is nothing I can do to earn salvation.	There is nothing I can do to earn salvation. Strongly disagree	There is nothing I can do to earn salvation. Disagree	There is nothing I can do to earn salvation. I’m not sure	There is nothing I can do to earn salvation. Agree	There is nothing I can do to earn salvation. Strongly agree
The more I follow Adventist standards, the more likely it is that I will be saved.	The more I follow Adventist standards, the more likely it is that I will be saved. Strongly disagree	The more I follow Adventist standards, the more likely it is that I will be saved. Disagree	The more I follow Adventist standards, the more likely it is that I will be saved. I’m not sure	The more I follow Adventist standards, the more likely it is that I will be saved. Agree	The more I follow Adventist standards, the more likely it is that I will be saved. Strongly agree
The way to be accepted by God is to try sincerely to live a good life.	The way to be accepted by God is to try sincerely to live a good life. Strongly disagree	The way to be accepted by God is to try sincerely to live a good life. Disagree	The way to be accepted by God is to try sincerely to live a good life. I’m not sure	The way to be accepted by God is to try sincerely to live a good life. Agree	The way to be accepted by God is to try sincerely to live a good life. Strongly agree
The main emphasis of the gospel is on God’s rules for right living.	The main emphasis of the gospel is on God’s rules for right living. Strongly disagree	The main emphasis of the gospel is on God’s rules for right living. Disagree	The main emphasis of the gospel is on God’s rules for right living. I’m not sure	The main emphasis of the gospel is on God’s rules for right living. Agree	The main emphasis of the gospel is on God’s rules for right living. Strongly agree
I am loved by God even when I sin.	I am loved by God even when I sin. Strongly disagree	I am loved by God even when I sin. Disagree	I am loved by God even when I sin. I’m not sure	I am loved by God even when I sin. Agree	I am loved by God even when I sin. Strongly agree

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* 8. I look forward to the Sabbath day with joy

Never true

Rarely true

Sometimes true

Often true

Always true

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* 9. I gladly invite friends to worship with me in church

Never true

Rarely true

Sometimes true

Often true

Always true

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* 10. I would like to make changes in the way we worship in my church

Never true

Rarely true

Sometimes true

Often true

Always true

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* 11. I have participated in witnessing activities in the church

Never true

Rarely true

Sometimes true

Often true

Always true

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* 12. I often pray for the salvation of others

Never true

Rarely true

Sometimes true

Often true

Always true

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* 13. All my friends have at least one social media account

Absolutely!

I think so

I am not sure

I hope not

Definitely no

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* 14. I see the social media as a means for sharing the gospel

Strongly disagree

Disagree

I’m not sure

Agree

Strongly agree

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* 15. I believe that social media has helped my relationship with Christ

Strongly disagree

Disagree

I’m not sure

Agree

Strongly agree

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* 16. Reading the Bible is:
(please check 3 or 4 options that are the most aplicable to you)

spiritual breathing

life changing

important

key to relationship with God

godly

letter from God

inspiring

confusing

makes me feel bad

religious ritual

foundational to life

gives sense of direction

like eating bread

easy to understand

only way to know Truth

boring

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* 17. I look forward to meet Jesus when he comes again

Strongly disagree

Disagree

I’m not sure

Agree

Strongly agree

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* 18. God's truth is important for my life.

Strongly disagree

Disagree

I’m not sure

Agree

Strongly agree

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* 19. Which of the following statements represent your belief about creation? (Check the one you identify with the most)

God created the Earth in 7 literal 24 hours days a few thousands years ago

God created the Earth in 7 literal 24 hours days a few thousands years ago except the sun and stars

God created the Earth in 7 literal 24 hours days a few thousands years ago from preexisting rocks

God created the Earth and the 7 days are symbolic, not literal

God created the Earth using natural mechanisms that some people refer to as evolution

No one knows exactly

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* 20. We are part of a great cosmic conflict between God and the devil

Strongly disagree

Disagree

I’m not sure

Agree

Strongly agree

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* 21. I study my Bible daily

Never true

Rarely true

Sometimes true

Often true

Always true

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* 22. I can explain Adventist beliefs to anyone

Never true

Rarely true

Sometimes true

Often true

Always true

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* 23. I love the Adventist Church and would never leave it for any reason

Never true

Rarely true

Sometimes true

Often true

Always true

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* 1. I let friends know that I am a Seventh-day Adventist

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* 2. I would love to introduce friends to my local church

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* 3. My church has sufficient programs to meet the needs of its youth.

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* 4. I feel accepted in my local church

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* 5. My local church helps me grow spiritually

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* 6. I get to know God more through

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* 7. For each of the following statements, tell how much you agree or disagree.

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* 8. I look forward to the Sabbath day with joy

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* 9. I gladly invite friends to worship with me in church

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* 10. I would like to make changes in the way we worship in my church

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* 11. I have participated in witnessing activities in the church

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* 12. I often pray for the salvation of others

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* 13. All my friends have at least one social media account

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* 14. I see the social media as a means for sharing the gospel

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* 15. I believe that social media has helped my relationship with Christ

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* 16. Reading the Bible is: (please check 3 or 4 options that are the most aplicable to you)

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* 17. I look forward to meet Jesus when he comes again

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* 18. God's truth is important for my life.

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* 19. Which of the following statements represent your belief about creation? (Check the one you identify with the most)

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* 20. We are part of a great cosmic conflict between God and the devil

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* 21. I study my Bible daily

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* 22. I can explain Adventist beliefs to anyone

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* 23. I love the Adventist Church and would never leave it for any reason

* 16. Reading the Bible is:
(please check 3 or 4 options that are the most aplicable to you)