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.
National Update
A detail of Seven Saints in Adoration of the Magi, c. 1375-1385. Tempera and gold leaf on panel. Courtesy of SBSAE di Siena e Grossato. Lights, Camera, Bible Exploration Through its advocacy initiative, American Bible Society is engaging moviegoers with a Scripture-based conversation guide on the newly released film, Blue Like Jazz. This movie tells the story of one person's…
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Rare Bibles Come to Life
“Lord, open the King of England's eyes!”These were the final words uttered by William Tyndale as he burned at the stake, convicted for his work in translating the Bible into English. Little did he know that God would answer that prayer within 50 years, and the resulting translation would bear the next king's own name.The King James Bible was a…
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Today’s Generation Uncovers the Book of Books
Sidewalk Prophets lead singer Dave Frey (Photo by Andrew Hood.)Picture 10,000 young people with hands raised in complete surrender; eyes closed in total reverence; mouths wide, voices loud, worshipping with absolute abandon. Welcome to Winter Jam and Winter Fest 2011. At each concert, audiences experienced powerful worship and applicable biblical instruction from the chart toppers of today's Christian music. Again…
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King James on Embassy Row
A working model of the Gutenberg Press at Passages exhibition. (Photo by Judy G. Rolfe.)Passages, a remarkable Bible exhibition that premiered at Washington D.C.'s Vatican Embassy, brought together church and political leaders to celebrate the King James Bible at 400. Co-sponsored by American Bible Society and the Green Family, the opening event in March shined a light on one of…
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Hope on the Front Lines
From left to right are Shelley Breen, Leigh Cappillino and Denise Jones of Point of Grace.“A man's relationship with God tends to grow a lot closer during an experience like war. It is impossible to truly understand the incredible comfort and courage that a Bible brings during these trying times.”—First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Infantry Platoon LeaderOn their travels to and…
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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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