Religious Expression Scale – RES

For myself, reading the Bible is most important for understanding the truths of God's revelation.

In relating to non-Christians, I would feel most comfortable speaking about the philosophical soundness of my experience.

I would say that I express my faith primarily through the intellectual areas of my life.

For myself, the Bible is interpreted through the direct and immediate guidance of the Holy Spirit.

To me, the beauty of Christianity lies in the way it helps me through the joys and trials of each day.

I would say that I "think" my religion.

I need other people to help me through the emotional aspects of my life.

I tend to express my faith through the emotional aspects of my life.

In speaking to non-Christians I would probably emphasize the emotional security I experience with my faith.

Religion should not be "intellectual."

For myself, the Bible is best interpreted so that it will be consistent with history and science.

In emphasizing the "rational" aspects of faith there is a danger in losing the applicability of that faith.

I experience the Holy Spirit working actively in my life.

I prefer to witness about the love I experience in Christ.

During a church service I may become emotionally overwhelmed by the Spirit of God.

The Holy Spirit works primarily through such means as culture and history.

I find the Body of Christ to be a place where His Word is emphasized.

To evangelize means to work within groups, developing relationships.

I prefer to witness to the truth found in Christ.

I spend time reflecting on the wonder of God.

To evangelize means to witness to individuals.

Society will change when institutions are changed.

I would say that I "feel" my religion.

I tend to be concerned about the political and social implications of the gospel.

I prefer to listen to a minister who is a good Biblical scholar.

I seek God's guidance through prayer and meditation.

When troubled I prefer to talk to a person who will show me compassion.

I prefer a church group which emphasizes personal sharing.

I seek God's guidance through the study of scripture.

I rely on the Bible to help me understand what a conversion experience is.

I am willing to accept another's conversion experience as real even if it is quite different from my own.

I am an unemotional person.

For myself, becoming a believer was the result of much study of Scripture.

Christianity may be seen as a logical system of beliefs.

The content of a person's testimony is more important than the feelings surrounding it.

I have never actually felt God's presence.

As Christians, we are living in the Church Age; therefore, we should not expect God to intervene by supernatural means.

For me, worship services are most meaningful where we do not have to follow a set program.

I dislike it when a minister speaks with a lot of emotion and tries to create certain feelings.

Midweek services at my church emphasize sharing needs rather than studying Scripture.

What a person thinks is more important than how he feels.

In church I expect to be taught the Word of God.

Worship is when you reflect on God rather than his "filling" you.

I may lose control of myself during prayer or worship.

Miracles and supernatural events are a regular part of a "spirit-filled" Christian's life.

I am more emotional about my faith than other people.

I don't need other people to help me grow in my faith.

I have had an emotional conversion experience.

I feel more comfortable doing things in groups than alone.

I tend to be more individualistic than other people.

I would say that I have an analytic mind.

I am not as concerned about the details of the Bible as other people are.

I can say for certain that I have felt God's presence.

My beliefs are well organized and thought out.

I am more intellectual about my beliefs than other people.

I would describe myself as a very rational person.

I am a very sociable person.

My religion is very important to me and touches all of my life.

I would describe myself as a very emotional person.