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.
Support Bible Ministry through Your Online Purchases
Are you doing any Christmas shopping this year on Amazon? Want another way to support U.S. troops, struggling children, and rural language groups through the power of God’s Word? When you select American Bible Society as your Amazon-Smile charity, a portion of your purchases on Amazon will automatically go toward advancing the Bible cause—at no additional cost to you! Visit…
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Brooklyn Families Explore the Scriptures Together
Thousands of Catholic families in Brooklyn, New York, spent summer 2017 reading the Bible together. In June 2017, American Bible Society’s prayer and financial partners joined with Fundación Ramón Pané and Biblica to help launch the Catholic Community Bible Experience in 30 parishes across Brooklyn. The Community Bible Experience uses a reader-friendly Bible—with no chapter numbers, verse numbers, or footnotes—to…
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U.S. Inmates Find Healing in God’s Word
Your prayers and support are bringing God’s message of hope to people in the U.S. prison system. In 2017, American Bible Society partnered with Good News Jail and Prison Ministry to train prison chaplains in Bible-based trauma healing ministry, which combines Scripture’s restorative message with mental health best practices. Now Christ’s love is changing lives in some of the most…
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God’s Word Heals the Invisible Wounds of America’s Hurting Heroes
During more than a dozen deployments in 24 years as a Military pilot, James Carter* was no stranger to hostile environments. The newly retired sergeant relied on his Bible to bring him comfort while overseas. “Sometimes when you’re in one of those cold, dark places … you’ll be amazed where a Bible will pop up,” he says. “And that moment…
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Author to Discuss Faith of a Founding Father in Philadelphia
The Faith & Liberty Discovery Center, Independence National Historical Park, and the Friends of Independence National Historical Park Cordially invite you to the free lecture “The Enigma of Benjamin Franklin’s Faith” by Dr. Thomas S. Kidd, renowned author and distinguished professor of history at Baylor University with responses by Dr. Page Talbott, senior fellow, Center for Cultural Partnerships, Drexel University…
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Running the Race
The walls of Noah Barnhart’s bedroom are covered in medals from high school cross country and track meets. But in July 2016, Noah decided to run for a much bigger prize—to share God’s Word with people in China. It all began when Noah heard a missionary explain the urgent need for Bibles in rural China. This sparked a desire in…
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