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.
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Celebrating 75 Years of United Bible Societies
On May 9th, American Bible Society celebrates 75 years of United Bible Societies. This global fellowship has grown to include more than 150 Bible societies—including American Bible Society—in 240 nations and territories, making it one of the largest Bible-centered organizations in the world. Answering the Cry for God’s Word In 1946, delegates from 13 nations met at the small Elfinsward…
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AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY AND BAYLOR UNIVERSITY STUDY SHOWS THE BENEFIT OF BIBLE-BASED TRAUMA HEALING
American Bible Society (ABS) and Baylor University today released a commissioned report studying the effectiveness of a Bible-based Trauma Healing Ministry program titled Healing the Wounded Heart. The program is administered in the United States jail and prison systems by American Bible Society and the Good News Jail & Prison Ministry. This five-session program facilitated by volunteers at Riverside Regional…
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Evangelism and God’s Word: In Memory of Luis Palau
In January 2018, international evangelist Luis Palau announced he’d been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. He stated that although he believed the Lord still had more for him to do, he was at peace with “whatever tomorrow holds”. Today is that tomorrow, and Palau has passed away to be at peace with the Lord. We grieve the loss of Palau,…
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“Search the Scriptures!”: Recommended Reading from John Quincy Adams
This Presidents’ Day, American Bible Society celebrates the life of John Quincy Adams, who served as the sixth president of the United States and vice president of American Bible Society for more than 30 years. Throughout his life, Adams immersed himself in God’s Word. His famous diary—which spans more than 15,000 pages, 51 volumes, and 68 years—details the Bible’s role…
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America’s Best Hope: The Bible
The riot at the U.S. Capitol last week was a terrible tragedy, and it is inconsistent with our core values as Americans and Christians. The escalating polarization and political unrest in our nation are extremely disturbing, and we join Christians everywhere in praying for peace. At this disruptive moment, this burning question from a former American Bible Society president echoes…
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Celebrating the Life and Legacy of a Bible Legend
On December 7, 2020, Dr. Barclay Moon Newman, a beloved former employee and scholar of American Bible Society, passed away at the age of 89. Among his many lasting contributions to the mission of American Bible Society, Dr. Newman was Chair and Chief Translator of the Contemporary English Version (CEV) of the Bible, first published in 1995. He was also…
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