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.
AMERICAN TROOPS AND VETERANS FIND PEACE IN THE STORM
The brave men and women of the United States military leave their homes, say goodbye to loved ones, and put their lives at risk to ensure our freedoms. While they go into battle with the latest technology and training, their greatest asset is the one American Bible Society provides — God’s Word. Scriptures offer peace and eternal hope in the…
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Americans Say Nation’s Morals Are Declining But Believe Bible is Foundation of Hope
PHILADELPHIA, April 4, 2017—The results of the latest State of the Bible survey by American Bible Society showed Americans overwhelmingly believe the Bible is a source of hope and a force for good even as they express growing concern for our nation’s morals. The survey also found that Americans have positive associations with the Bible and those who read it.The…
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PERUVIAN FAMILIES STRENGTHENED BY READING GOD’S WORD
High in the mountains of Peru, where Eladio lives, hope is scarce. Almost half of the population speaks Quechua, and many who live in remote villages have limited educational opportunities and cannot read, limiting their ability to understand God’s Word. Without the comfort and direction of Scripture, the frustrations of poverty and hopelessness can lead to domestic violence. Eladio, who…
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UKRAINE’S ORPHANS AND DISPLACED CHILDREN FIND COMFORT IN GOD’S WORD
Eleven-year-old Iaroslava remembers the day her mother left the country to find work, leaving her in a boarding school. “The most difficult thing I ever did was to say good-bye to my mom. She told me just a day before she left and I had no time to make her change her mind. I often imagine that it was a…
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FIRST BIBLE HELPS 10-YEAR-OLD “BEHAVE LIKE A CHILD OF GOD”
Pélagie was a little troublemaker. She admits it. The 10-year-old did not do well in school and was known to hit and insult her classmates. She even admits to stealing. When her mother began attending Bible Society literacy classes in their village in Benin, Pélagie wanted to go along. After persistent begging from Pélagie, her mother finally allowed her to…
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Record Spring 2017 Issue
After 100 years of waiting, China's East Lisu people finally have the Bible in their heart language. Scripture listening groups are changing lives in Rwanda. A new method of Bible study is taking off in the United States. Download this issue
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