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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Jeff Foxworthy Hosts American Bible Challenge
A new game show brings the Bible into homes across America.The American Bible Challenge premiered on Aug. 23 on the Game Show Network. Hosted by comedian Jeff Foxworthy, American Bible Challenge pits teams of contestants against each other as they compete to see which team knows the most about the bestselling book of all time, the Bible. American Bible Society…
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Please tell me the definition of a Saint?
The term “saint” is often used to describe a person of exceptional holiness, formally recognized by the Christian Church, especially by canonization. Canonization is a solemn declaration by the pope in which a deceased member of the faithful is proposed as a model and intercessor to the Christian faithful and venerated as a saint on the basis of having lived…
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King James Version vs. Contemporary English Version
How does the King James (KJV) Bible translation compare to the Contemporary English Version? I have always been told to stay with the KJV but want to understand the Bible better.— Lesa M. Holmes, by e-mail The King James Version (KJV) is a very accurate translation of the Bible that was done by an eminent team of scholars 400 years…
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Why does verse 1 differ in some KJV versions?
The issue concerning 70 vs. 72 men in Luke 10.1 has perplexed many over the years. The variant has to do with what biblical scholars refer to as “external evidence,” that is, the manuscripts themselves. During some 14 centuries when the New Testament was transmitted in handwritten copies, numerous changes and accretions came into the text. Of the approximately 5,000…
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Please educate me on the meaning of ‘Divine Judgment’
While the Bible does not use the term “divine judgment,” the Day of Judgment is regarded as the “last day,” or the end of the present world, when God will preside over a final, universal judgment of the living and resurrected dead. In the New Testament, the judge is increasingly identified as Jesus who serves as God's agent (see Romans…
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St. Samuel's Spirit Resurrected by Witch in Scripture?
The 1 Samuel 28.3-25 narrative provides no details about the rituals or conjuring process.In the ancient world, the belief in magic, sorcery and witchcraft was common. Witchcraft and consulting the dead was forbidden by the Law of Moses (Leviticus 19.26, 31), because relying on spirits or powers other than God showed a lack of faith and trust in the one…
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