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.
Stop the Violence
Showing support for the ‘Stop the Violence' campaign are Elizabeth Alanya (left), who was burned with hot water by her spouse, and Peruvian actress and singer Magaly Solier. (Photo by Sociedad Biblica Peruana.)“When my husband would hit me . . . the people [at church] would say, ‘Pray, sister. Pray and God will give you victory. Are you fasting?' I…
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Words to Live By
Burt and Jerry DysonBurt Dyson likes to point out that he became a believer at the age of 33, the same age that Jesus died. Over the 60 years since, Burt has had many adventures in his native Texas, around the U.S. and across the world. In World War II, he served as a machine gunner off the back of…
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If a person who never served the Lord during his or her lifetime asks forgiveness of sins on their d
If a person who never served the Lord during his or her lifetime asks forgiveness of sins on their deathbed, will they go to heaven? — Eva H. Wheeler The obvious example from Scripture that sheds light on your question is the thief on the cross. When he asked for forgiveness, our Lord assured the thief that he would be…
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Was William Shakespeare utilized in the writing of the King James Bible?
Was William Shakespeare utilized in the writing of the King James Bible? — Nancy TyndallThe King James Bible was the work of 50-odd scholars grouped in six teams, two from Westminster, two from Cambridge and two from Oxford. The text of the Bible was divided into six sections and at each location one team translated a portion of the Hebrew…
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In Memoriam
Eugene Albert Nida 1914-2011 American Bible Society mourns the passing of Eugene A. Nida, the distinguished linguist and Bible translator who introduced, developed and promoted the innovation of thought-for-thought translation. Beginning in 1943 and for more than 50 years, Dr. Nida was the leader of the translation program of American Bible Society and subsequently the intellectual leader of the global…
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Returning Soldiers: A Long-Term Treatment Challenge
Many of the two million American troops deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan since 2001 will suffer from traumatic brain injury (TBI), depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) — and these diagnoses often overlap. A think tank at Rand Corporation estimates that more than 26 percent of troops will return with mental health issues. That is why your support of Scripture…
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