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.
Abused No More: Sarah Finds Safe Haven in God’s Word
In her short 8 years of life, Sarah* knew little joy. All she knew was poverty, violence, and abuse. “My stepfather used to beat me a lot,” she remembers. That’s when she fled to the streets. When she discovered the streets were even more frightening, it was too late. Saul Sosa of Bible Society of Guatemala says, “In Guatemala, we…
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American Bible Society Honored by Philadelphia City Council and Mayor
“Every thinking man, when he thinks, realizes what a very large number of people tend to forget: that the teachings of the Bible are so interwoven and entwined with our whole civic and social life that it would be literally impossible for us to figure to ourselves what that life would be if these teachings were removed.” - Theodore Roosevelt…
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Former Honduran Gang Member Transformed by God’s Word
Children living in the poorest areas of Honduras are forced to toughen up fast. Honduras is geographically surrounded by the world’s largest drug-producing and drug-consuming countries, and the country’s people are susceptible to violence and crime simply because of where they live. Children’s lives are endangered by gang violence. In Honduras, “pandillas” (street gangs) often recruit young children - and…
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African-Americans Lead in Bible Engagement and Beliefs
PHILADELPHIA, July 11, 2017—The results of the latest State of the Bible survey by American Bible Society showed African-Americans are more engaged with the Bible than any other group, overwhelmingly citing positive beliefs and hope found in the Scriptures. Among African-Americans, 71 percent are considered Bible engagedi or Bible friendlyii (compared to just 58 percent of all Americans). A small…
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6 Quotes About the Bible from the Founding Fathers
Happy Independence Day! From the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the Civil Rights movement to today, God’s Word has inspired American heroes and ordinary citizens to pursue liberty and justice for all people. As you celebrate the spirit of liberty that gave birth to our nation 241 years ago, take a moment to reflect on these quotes about…
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Chattanooga Reigns as America’s Most Bible-Minded City
PHILADELPHIA, June 20, 2017—A newly released study from American Bible Society ranks Chattanooga, Tennessee, as the nation’s most Bible-minded city. After claiming the top position in 2013 and 2014, Chattanooga lost its lead to Birmingham, Alabama, in 2015, but reclaimed its position as the leader in 2016 and again this year. Rankings are based on Chattanoogans’ thoughts about the Bible’s…
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