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.
Changing Lives in American Prisons: An ABS Initiative
Volunteer and evangelist Reggie Thomas distributes ABS Bibles at the Joplin City Jail. Photo by David Singer.Shelia Smith had been in and out of prisons her whole adult life. And now she was back in, only this time it was by choice; she teamed up with Bill and Leann McLemore after they introduced her to Jesus two and a half…
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Amy Grant: Experiencing a Rich History of God's Word
Amy Grant and Dr. Liana Lupas. Photo by David Singer.Dr. Liana Lupas, keeper of the largest collection of Bibles in the Western hemisphere, has a contagious appreciation for the American Bible Society’s collection of some 45,000 copies of Bibles and New Testaments. She often has opportunity to share her enthusiasm with Bible specialists - specialists that you might expect: history…
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Spring/Summer 2009 – Please Pray
I look to the mountains; where will my help come from? My help will come from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121.1, 2 (GNT)ChinaThank God for the successful expansion of the Amity Printing Press facility in Nanjing in 2008. Pray that its increased capacity to print Bibles can match the demand for Scriptures in the expanding church…
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Shaping a Good News Culture
Photo by David SingerGabe Lyons is a man on a mission to recapture the redeeming influence Christianity has in shaping culture. As coauthor of a challenging new book, he rattles off national studies he commissioned that show Christians are too often known for what they oppose rather than as the bearers of good news.Working with partners that include the American…
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A Bible Reading Revival
Brian Robbins works through the E100 Bible reading program. Photo by Throwinglight.comWhat if a program existed in which key readings helped you understand the full narrative import and message of the Bible?Such a program came to life last summer, when more than 130 churches in the greater Philadelphia area tested the American Bible Society’s newly sponsored The Essential 100 (E100).…
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The Bible Booth
The “Word of God: Speak” Bible engagement booth lets visitors encounter Scripture in a multimedia environment. Photo by David Singer.The “Word of God: Speak” Bible engagement booth lets visitors encounter Scripture in a lively, multimedia environment. The booth made its debut at this year’s Church of God General Assembly conference in San Antonio.Once visitors entered the Bible booth, they were…
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