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.
SURVEY ASKS WHO SAID IT: HAN SOLO OR JESUS?
On the eve of the release of the new Star Wars movie Solo, nearly half of Americans are not so fascinated with a galaxy far, far away that they cannot recognize a Jesus quote when they see one. As part of American Bible Society’s annual State of the Bible survey, participants were asked whether Jesus or Han Solo said, “You…
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My Chains Fell Off, I’d Been Set Free
To the outside world, Harmony looked like a happy, healthy American teenager.“I had always done well in school,” Harmony says. “I was a good student, a cheerleader, and even received a college scholarship in cheerleading.” But underneath the sunny surface, Harmony’s life was troubled, turbulent, and tragic. “Things started off rough in my life from the very beginning,” Harmony says.…
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Encouragement for Moms on Mother’s Day—and All Year Long
Ah, Mother’s Day. It’s the day when hard-working mamas get to hear what they long for most: “I love you, Mom.” “Thanks for everything you do for me.” “You’re the best.” But, treasure that handwritten card as you may, these expressions aren’t always what spring to mind the other 364 days of the year. On those days, moms must often…
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PEOPLE WHO REGULARLY READ BIBLE SAY IT’S BETTER THAN COFFEE TO JUMP-START THEIR MORNINGS
PHILADELPHIA, May 8, 2018— The more engaged someone is with the Bible, the more likely he or she is to recognize their need for it on a daily basis, according to the latest State of the Bible research from American Bible Society. Among this group, 61 percent said they must have the Bible as part of their daily routines when…
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“The Bible means everything to me,” says a mother in China.
Cheng* spent most of her days working in the fields on her farm in China. She did not know the Lord, but when her son damaged his eye and they feared he would lose his sight, God captured Cheng’s attention. She turned to God with tears in her eyes, pleading for her son to not go blind. “If he can…
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Bringing the Healing of God’s Word to South Sudan
When Gabriel* was a little boy, his father suffered a devastating stroke that left him unable to move or speak. During that difficult time, Gabriel was shuffled to different friends’ homes while his dad recovered. When Gabriel finally returned home to live with his parents in a small mud house with no running water, he felt like he had no…
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