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.
What is the top problem families face today?
Families face major challenges—everything from depression and anxiety to substance abuse and medical problems. The problems are showing up in the data: One divorce occurs every 36 seconds in America. (U.S. Census Department, 2011) 22% of children live in homes below the poverty level. (National Center for Children in Poverty) Depression affects 10% of the adult population. (CDC) For every…
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Mending Broken Spirits With the Bible
Justus Rubarema is a global advocate for Bible-based trauma healing in Uganda, but he says he grew up as “a village boy.” He and his seven siblings regularly attended church, which was more a social than spiritual activity. He longed for an education, so he left home at the age of 19 for Kampala. He lived on the streets for…
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Survey Finds Those Engaged with the Bible Outgive Bible Skeptics
American Bible Society’s 2014 State of the Bible Examines the Relationship Between Engagement with the Bible and Charitable Giving Last year, a study found that the United States was the world’s most charitable nation. Now, results from a recent survey may provide insight into why that is. American Bible Society’s fourth annual State of the Bible survey included a new…
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Three Ways One Man is Empowering Africa’s Youth
One evening in August 1997, 17-year-old Koffi Kpomgbe experienced a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ. “I will never forget it. I had been a smart boy at school, proud of myself for being intelligent. Then, the Lord spoke to me and saw my nakedness, and I gave my life truly to Christ,” he explains.Today, Kpomgbe combines his passion for God’s…
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Noah, Rising
Whether you loved it or lamented it, there’s something really interesting rising from this weekend’s launch of the film, “Noah”: people are freely and eagerly talking about the Bible.And not in a small way. From water coolers to the Wall Street Journal, people are coming off the #1 movie of the weekend, wrestling with the question, “Is the Noah movie…
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HIV/AIDS Soars Among Youth in Liberia
“I thought only prostitutes could acquire AIDS, and since I am not a prostitute, I had no need to learn about AIDS and its prevention. But my perception changed after I was told the various modes of HIV transmission during the HIV/AIDS awareness campaign by the Bible Society. …What made me worried was I have had three boyfriends in two…
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