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.
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Historic Ministry Makes Its New Home in Historic Philadelphia
At a press conference today, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and American Bible Society President and CEO Roy Peterson announced that American Bible Society, one of the nation’s first and most enduring nonprofits, will relocate its national headquarters to the historic center of Philadelphia, an area often called the most historic square mile in America. The move comes after nearly 200…
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American Bible Society Moves to Philadelphia
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and American Bible Society President and CEO Roy Peterson announced at a joint press conference the location of American Bible Society’s new headquarters: Philadelphia. After nearly 200 hundred years in New York City, American Bible Society will be moving to one of the most historic cities in America. The City of Brotherly Love was founded in…
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Pray for Ukraine
For some time the country of Ukraine has been in conflict. On Saturday, a new outbreak of violence in the city of Mariupol broke a ceasefire, killing 27 people and wounding 97, and no peace is in sight. The United States government has condemned this “horrific assault by Russian-backed separatists” and is calling on Russia “to end its support for…
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Martin Luther King, Jr.: Peaceful Warrior
Monday, January 19, we will celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy of nonviolent activism for civil rights. As you reflect on everything MLK stood and fought for, you can’t help but notice the countless biblical references in his speeches, sermons, and letters from prison.The Baptist minister drew from his strong Christian faith as the basis for much of his peaceful…
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Lumo Project Shares Gospel of John on Netflix
In this age of ever-changing media and shifting viewing habits, Netflix has been a pioneer in offering creative and innovative content. When folks hear the name Netflix, shows like House of Cards and Orange Is the New Black come to mind. But what if the brand also became synonymous with the Scriptures?On December 1, The Gospel of John joined the…
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Bible App Announces ‘Verse of the Year’
The Bible App has announced that Romans 12:2 is the verse most shared, highlighted, and bookmarked by its users in 2014. Users of the app, which available at no cost on all mobile platforms, shared Bible passages nearly 69 million times—that’s about two verses per second.The most shared verse reads: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed…
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