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.
Dig Deeper into the Soul
Trees don’t bear fruit on demand. If they did, I could be enjoying a bowl of succulent, ripe cherries from the two saplings I planted in my back yard earlier this spring. But whether I like it or not, I’m going to need to be patient. For the next two or three years, both trees will be slowly establishing themselves:…
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Winter 2012 National Update
Vickie and Lamar Vest giving outGod is Our Shelter and Strength at Ground Zero. (Photo by Andrew Hood.)CaliforniaInner-City Families ‘Wowed' by God's Word Many of America's families in inner-city neighborhoods struggle with poverty, drug-related violence and broken homes. They need encouragement and physical, emotional and spiritual support. American Bible Society and Winning Our World International (WOW) are bringing just that…
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Most Americans Own a Bible, So Why Aren't They Reading It?
Recently, ABS President and CEO, Lamar Vest contributed to Fox News, writing on the state of the Bible in America. Below is an excerpt of his story:It may surprise you to learn that America is decidedly pro-Bible. According to research commissioned by American Bible Society, Barna Research polled 2,000 Americans and discovered that nine out of 10 households own a…
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Serving Those Who Serve
Freedom comes at a price. Our nations veterans know this full well as they endure, on a day-to-day basis, the lasting effects of duty and war. So, the Armed Services Ministry of American Bible Society, in collaboration with Veteran Affairs (VA) chaplain consultants, developed the God Understands series: A resource created to provide healing, hope and comfort to Veterans dealing…
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National Church Leaders say YES!
Orlando, Fla. Ministry leaders from across the whole Church—Evangelical, Protestant, Greek Orthodox and Catholic—gathered here from Nov. 7-9 for the Uncover Summit, sponsored by the Forum of Bible Agencies-North America.The conference was indeed a summit—a mountaintop experience in which attendees dedicated themselves to Uncover the Word,™ a national movement of people who are committing themselves to the daily practice of…
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Providing Needed Scriptures
Since 1817, the Bible Society has been providing Scriptures to America's Armed Services. More recently, ABS has granted more than 2,200,000 Scripture resources to Chaplains in all branches of the Armed Services and the Veterans Affairs Medical Centers. Of that number, more than 1,500,000 have been Bibles and New Testaments. Chaplain Puchy emphasizes that none of these materials are off-the-shelf…
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