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.
Weeping Turned to Dancing
In the foothills of Swaziland, a small country in Southern Africa, Sophie* shuffled into a cement classroom and found a seat on the dirt floor. As men and women filed into the room, she smiled, flashing an ear-to-ear grin. But beneath her smile, Sophie carried deep wounds—both emotional and physical. Like more than 380,000 adults in Swaziland, Sophie lives with…
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State of the Bible 2015: God’s Word for All
This spring, American Bible Society and Barna Group released results from their 2015 State of the Bible survey. The annual survey takes the pulse of American beliefs and behaviors surrounding the Bible. This year’s survey reveals the disparity between Americans’ understanding of Scripture availability and the reality of Bible access around the world. According to the survey, 98 percent of…
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Network TV Spurs Bible Reading
The NBC miniseries, “A.D.: The Bible Continues,” a dramatic retelling of the book of Acts, reached 9.5 million viewers during its 12-episode run this year. American Bible Society ran a series of blog posts based around each episode from the miniseries. The blog and corresponding social media campaign reached more than 72,000 individuals during the show’s run this year.The recent…
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New Bible App Reaches Youth on their Turf
An interactive Bible app called “Build Your Bible” recently launched for Google (Android) and Apple (iOS) devices. The app enables youth to engage portions of Scripture through a Bible knowledge game. The game lets players leverage their Facebook pages and relevant Bible passages to answer tough questions correctly. Right answers help players earn coins, with which they “purchase” books of…
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Reaching Millions in America’s Birthplace
American Bible Society relocated its headquarters to the heart of historic Philadelphia in August. The new home is across the street from landmarks such as Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.Philadelphia welcomes 39 million visitors each year, 5 million of which come exclusively for tourist attractions on Independence Mall. Pray with us that God will use this new location to…
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China: Equipping Pastors to Teach God’s Word
Ten Chinese seminaries and Bible Schools now have Bibles, Bible commentaries, computers and Bible study software for students to deepen their knowledge of God’s Word. In China, where BBC estimates that more Christians attend church than in all of Europe, these training materials are essential to ensure that the growing Chinese church has well-equipped Bible teachers.Many pastors who graduate from…
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