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.
Shaping a Good News Culture
Photo by David SingerGabe Lyons is a man on a mission to recapture the redeeming influence Christianity has in shaping culture. As coauthor of a challenging new book, he rattles off national studies he commissioned that show Christians are too often known for what they oppose rather than as the bearers of good news.Working with partners that include the American…
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Broadcasting Life-Changing Programming
Participants enjoy themselves at a local Remedy.fm promotional event. Activities such as this are credited with the Internet station's reach.Responding to the NeedTeen values and morality are decaying through daily bombardment of negative messages and displays of immoral behavior. In response, Taylor University Broadcasting, Inc., (TUBI, also known as WBCL Radio Network) created a teen Internet station, Remedy.fm. It provides…
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A Silver Lining
Mike Lynch and Larry Waldner pray with John Gordon after providing him with a hot meal and an ABS Bible. Photo by David SingerThousands of people along America’s Gulf Coast still struggle to pull their lives together. But the victims of two devastating storms this hurricane season are neither alone nor forgotten.On the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina came Hurricane…
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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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A Bible Reading Revival
Brian Robbins works through the E100 Bible reading program. Photo by Throwinglight.comWhat if a program existed in which key readings helped you understand the full narrative import and message of the Bible?Such a program came to life last summer, when more than 130 churches in the greater Philadelphia area tested the American Bible Society’s newly sponsored The Essential 100 (E100).…
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The Bible Booth
The “Word of God: Speak” Bible engagement booth lets visitors encounter Scripture in a multimedia environment. Photo by David Singer.The “Word of God: Speak” Bible engagement booth lets visitors encounter Scripture in a lively, multimedia environment. The booth made its debut at this year’s Church of God General Assembly conference in San Antonio.Once visitors entered the Bible booth, they were…
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