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.
Hispanics in America
Eliu Cornielle, 35, hails from the Dominican Republic and works as a senior video producer. Faith has always been a cornerstone for Cornielle, whose parents were pastors in the Dominican Republic. Photo by Ben Leaman Hispanics are changing the face of America and its Church. Are you ready to embrace one of the fastest growing minorities in this country? No…
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ABS Launches Spanish Facebook Page
ABS launched its new Spanish Facebook page in December. Photo by Michael Gibeault Last month, American Bible Society launched a new Facebook page in Spanish. The page, called Biblia y Oración, provides followers with regular Scripture messages and Bible resources in Spanish. The page has multiple opportunities, explains the page’s facilitator Josh Guerrero. “Whether it’s to find Bible verses, ask…
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Bible Minded: Scripture Memorization Made Mobile
“I have hidden your word in my heart so that I won’t sin against you.” Psalm 119:11. Scripture memorization is a discipline, no matter where—or when—you live. But it doesn’t have to be a chore. Now, through the mobile app Bible Minded, Scripture memorization is easier than ever. Bible Minded allows you to access preselected memorization plans or build your…
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God’s Word in the Storm
ABS staff distribute Scripture portions to victims of Hurricane Sandy. In the hours before Hurricane Sandy pummeled the East Coast with wind and rain, American Bible Society and partner organization Operation Compassion mobilized to provide Scripture resources, food and water to victims within 72 hours of the storm. In the days that followed, Operation Compassion staff and local volunteers distributed…
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One at a Time: Bible Translation Transforms Lives in Kenya
Today over 7 billion people populate the planet, and Jesus still speaks directly to individuals through the words of the Bible. But some – usually those who are poor, voiceless, “the least of these” – have no Bible in their own language. Yet God has not forgotten them. And Francis Sang hasn’t either. Francis, a Bible translator in Kenya remembers…
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Bible Legacy in America
President Roosevelt with the Dutch Bible upon which he took the oaths of office both as Governor of New York and as President of the United States.The Bible has been an integral part of American life since the United States was founded, and American leaders have long acknowledged the important role of the Bible — many through roles with American…
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