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.
State of the Bible: Skepticism rising
Earlier this year, we released a study about what Americans think of the Bible. With the help of Barna Group, we learned there are now as many Americans skeptical of the Bible as are engaged with the Bible. This is the fourth annual survey we’ve conducted, and although the numbers are not yet moving in a direction we want, they…
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Remembering Our Fallen Heroes on Memorial Day
This graffiti poem was written on a wall in New York City:God and the soldier doth all men adore in time of war and not before;When the war is over and all things righted, God is forgotten and the soldier slighted.Believe it or not, this was written on January 30, 1770, and was signed by the 16th Regiment of Foot.…
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5 Top findings from new study on Hispanics in America
Nearly 53 million Latinos live in America and represent the nation’s largest ethnic minority. Where do they stand on issues of immigration, language, worship and work? A new study— Barna: Hispanics— finds out.The study—a collaboration among American Bible Society, the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, OneHope and Barna Group—shows that Hispanics agree on the importance of successfully integrating into America.…
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National Update Spring 2014
Armed Services Launches Military Bible App for iPhonesThe Armed Services Ministry of American Bible Society announces the launch of its Military Bible Challenge app for iPhones, a state-of-the-art, multi-sensory app in which users can choose their Bible translation and Scripture challenge plan. The app offers the E-100, Brick by Brick (military edition), and 7 Minutes with the Savior, which allows…
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Building a Bible Minded Future
Just a few weeks ago, American Bible Society released a study on America’s Bible Minded Cities, a report that ranks 100 cities in the U.S. from most to least “Bible minded.”The response was incredible. The story was picked up by The Huffington Post, Fox News and NPR, to name just a few.But for us at American Bible Society, ranking cities…
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Inbox: Thousands of Youth Commit to Scripture
Arthur Satterwhite, senior program manager of Arts and Media Bible Advocacy at ABS, challenges youth in Los Angeles to engage with God’s Word every day. photo credit: Michael Gibeault, courtesy of Jesus Culture. More than 50,000 young people gathered in Los Angeles and online for a conference hosted by Jesus Culture, a group that seeks to mobilize young Christians across…
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