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.
Founding Father Elias Boudinot’s Thanksgiving Legacy
What do the founding of Thanksgiving Day and American Bible Society have in common?A man named Elias Boudinot.Although he’s sometimes forgotten by the history books, Boudinot is one of America’s founding fathers. He served as a New Jersey Congressman, president of the Continental Congress, director of the U.S. Mint and American Bible Society’s first president.And we have him to thank,…
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Thousands Rally Around Prayer and God’s Word in Washington D.C.
On July 16 nearly half a million people gathered on the National Mall in Washington D.C. for Together 2016—a day of unified prayer, worship and Bible-based teaching organized by the Christian ministry PULSE. Thanks to the generosity of our financial partners, American Bible Society helped participants engage with God’s Word through a mobile app designed specially for Together 2016. In…
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World Assembly: Bible Societies seek God’s guidance for a new season of Bible ministry
Bible Society leaders from more than 150 countries gathered in Philadelphia in May for the 2016 United Bible Societies (UBS) World Assembly hosted by American Bible Society. Held every six years, the UBS World Assembly provides Bible Societies with a chance to rally around a common vision for sharing the life-changing message of God’s Word as effectively as possible.Participants discussed…
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Our Troops Meet the Ultimate Protector Through His Word
After 26 years of military service, Bruce* remembers many combat tours and special assignments in volatile regions like Ethiopia, Pakistan, Lebanon and Egypt. But one moment that stands out in his mind wasn’t on the battlefield.“We were preparing for deployment with field exercises. Inside my tent I always kept a case of Bibles and some Gospel tracts. One day I…
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Freedom in Christ: Four Bible Verses for July 4th
On the 4 th of July, Americans will celebrate the founding of the United States 240 years ago. While this holiday provides a special time each year to gather with family and friends, it also reminds us that our political freedom and religious liberty were established through the sacrifice and labors of past generations. The Bible talks a lot about…
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Freedom in Christ: Four Bible Verses for July 4th
On the 4 th of July, Americans will celebrate the founding of the United States 240 years ago. While this holiday provides a special time each year to gather with family and friends, it also reminds us that our political freedom and religious liberty were established through the sacrifice and labors of past generations. The Bible talks a lot about…
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