Scripture engagement leads to knowing God—and lives changed forever. Now more than ever, Americans need to know God’s Word and the hope we have in its transformative message. The State of the Bible is a yearly, in-depth study, asking Americans their opinions and practices relating to the Bible, all made possible by generous supporters like you.
These Bible insights can provide critical information and give you direction for your Biblical ministry to help better serve the needs of people in your community.
Truce of God
In 1817 Bibles were distributed to the crew of the USS John Adams, thus beginning a Scripture grant program to the armed services that continues today.Exactly 150 years ago, in 1861, at the outset of the war between the States, the ABS Board of Trustees determined to place a Bible or Testament in the hands of every soldier on the…
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The Word Under Water
While serving with the Armed Forces in the Korean and Vietnam wars, Dale Akins received two Bibles from American Bible Society after an officer left a box of them in the control room of his submarine. Dale was stationed at a pier in Manhattan before leaving for a 56-day patrol off the Russian coast in the Bering Strait. “I read…
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Home for the Holidays Tour
Shelley Breen, Leigh Cappillino and Denise Jones met while in college at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Ark. They decided to create Christian music together, and Point of Grace was born.Nineteen years later, the group is still going strong. They've been nominated for two Grammy awards, sold 6 million albums and earned 24 consecutive No. 1 singles. In addition, they've…
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Introducing James Puchy
Chaplain (COL) James J. PuchyChaplain (COL) James J. Puchy, now retired from the Pentagon where he served as the Commandant of the Army Chief of Chaplains' Office, is executive director of American Bible Society's Armed Services Ministry.Chaplain Puchy is uniquely positioned to respond to the complex realities brought about by the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. He will shepherd a…
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American Bible Society A History of Serving Those Who Serve
For 193 years (1817-2010) and through nine wars, ABS has provided Scriptures to millions of men and women in the U.S. armed forces.1817Bibles go to the crew of the USS John Adams.1846 – 1848Mexican WarBoth the American forces and Mexican civilians are supplied.1861 – 1865Civil War5,297,832 Scriptures go to both North and South.1898Spanish-American War75,000 Scriptures deployed.1917 – 1918World War I6,387,943…
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God’s Word Deployed
Keith Travis, retired Army chaplain, uses Scripture resources provided by Armed Services Ministry, American Bible Society. Photo by Throwinglight.com.“Whoever goes to the Lord for safety, whoever remains under the protection of the Almighty, can say to him, “You are my defender and protector. You are my God; in you I trust.” Psalm 91.1, 2 (GNT)A young lieutenant graduated from the…
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