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.
Helping the Least, the Lost, and the Lonely
James Macklin, director of outreach for the Bowery MissionJames Macklin, 70, is a modestly dressed, simple black man with short, curly salt-and-pepper hair. He smiles as he shares his life's story, a grandfather-like poise communicating a love for the people around him.“One of my favorite sayings is ‘Never look down on another human being — whether man, woman or child…
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God Set Them Free
A small group of inmates holds prayer during their Bible study. Photo by Chris Leaman.In the minds of many, prisons are one of the last places people go to find hope. Television news reports often show the poor living conditions, the overcrowding and general lack of humanity the incarcerated must endure every day.In the midst of such despair, prisoners often…
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Changing Lives in Midtown Manhattan
Anthony Kravit shares how the Bible is showing him the love of Jesus. Video still by Eliu CornielleIn mid-January, hundreds of volunteers gathered at Calvary Baptist Church in New York City, preparing for a citywide homeless outreach event called “Don't Walk By.” The American Bible Society and The Bowery Mission, New York City's largest spiritually based homeless outreach program, provided…
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A Dream Comes True in Appalachia
Railroad in Logan County, West Virginia. Photo by Chris LeamanPastor Michael C. Hartwell is a jolly, talkative man who likes to tell funny stories, do impersonations and preach the Scriptures to the broken and needy who live in the heart of Appalachia in southern West Virginia. A former coal miner, he was given a copy of the New Testament one…
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The Art of Jews and Christians in the Altarpieces of Medieval Spain
The production of religious art in late-medieval Spain was a complex, cooperative relationship between Christian and Jewish artists. Jewish and Christian artists worked side by side in studios producing both retablos (large multi-paneled altarpieces), as well as Latin and Hebrew manuscripts. The exhibition tells the story of this fascinating collaboration and provides a glimpse into these artistic communities.The exhibition is…
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Hope Awards
Pictured left to right: Joey Pierce, ABS; Hope Award Winners Scottie and Jack Barnes, founders of Forgiven Ministry; Marvin Olasky, WORLD Magazine, and Simon Barnes, ABS (no relation to Scottie and Jack). Photo by Mark Rogers. The American Bible Society and WORLD Magazine co-sponsored the “Hope Awards for Effective Compassion,” an event that recognized and celebrated small Christian not-for-profit organizations…
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