Do fewer than half of Americans believe Jesus’ virgin birth was a supernatural miracle? According to the American Bible Society’s 2026 State of the Bible report, the answer is yes.
The survey found 49% consider the virgin birth at least probably true, while 53% believe in Jesus’ resurrection and 44% in the biblical parting of the Red Sea, The Christian Post and Baptist Press reported.
More results from study
Overall, according to the study, 62% of U.S. adults believe in the supernatural.
Among practicing Christians, 97% affirm the virgin birth and 99% the resurrection.
The report surveyed 2,649 U.S. adults Jan. 8–27.
See related links:
American belief Jesus was born of a virgin falls below 50% for first time: study -The Christian Post
State of the Bible: Few attest to answered prayer, divine healing, demonic attack -Baptist Press
EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was compiled from various news outlets by The Baptist Paper.
