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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Centuries of God's Word Ignite Wonder
Amy Grant visits the Rare Scriptures collection at Bible House“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path” (KJV). Reading these words from Psalm 119 brings to mind “Thy Word,“ a song by Amy Grant, one of the pioneers of contemporary Christian music. Throughout her 25-year career, Amy has powerfully expressed a deep reverence for…
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New President for Bible Society
President R. Lamar Vest and his wife, Vickie at his installation, accompanied by Board Chairman, Dr. Dennis C. DickersonDr. Lamar Vest’s InstallationOn February 4, 2009, an installation ceremony was held for the American Bible Society’s new president, R. Lamar Vest.ABS staff and Board members spoke alongside Dr. Eugene Habecker, President of Taylor University and former President of the American Bible…
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Relight the Fire
A tribute to Jeremiah LanphierIn 1857 a New Yorker of Dutch descent, Jeremiah Lanphier, began lunchtime prayer meetings in lower Manhattan. Those meetings sparked a spiritual fire that brought 1 million people to faith during the 18 months of its heyday. On the weekend of September 21 to 23, 2007, some 1,100 people gathered in New York City to celebrate…
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Presidential Wisdom
Since the earliest days of the United States, those charged with leading the nation have found wisdom and courage in God's Word. In the spirit of Presidents' Day, we offer the following words from those who would have been in frequent need of a steady and trustworthy guide.“Almighty God, we make our earnest prayer that thou wilt keep the United…
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Making God's Love Visible
Dr. Dickerson and Sister Wang Shuyun, who helped found China's first rural church. Photo by James SheldrewWith other American Bible Society board members, I traveled to China for the opening of the Amity Printing Company's new facility in Nanjing. We watched as new pages of Scripture moved forward to be bound together and released for hungry believers across China and…
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