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.
The King James Bible
Photo of Cain and Abel (woodcut by Julius Schnoor von Carolsfeld) by ©iStockphoto.com/AmericanBibleSociety.Did you know these oft-used phrases came from the King James Version Bible? “...Am I my brother's keeper?” (Genesis 4.9) “To every thing there is a season…” (Ecclesiastes 3.1) “...neither cast ye your pearls before swine…” (Matthew 7.6) “...charity shall cover the multitude of sins.” (1 Peter 4.8)…
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God Sets Prisoners Free Every Day
(Photo by Chris Leaman.)“I am more positive and understanding and a lot less selfish! There was a girl who came in my dorm and stole from me. I was mad at first but I read my Bible and let it go and (I) forgave her.” So said Lauren H. Estrella, an inmate at Intents Jail in Phoenix, Ariz., in response…
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A 50-Year Legacy of Changing Lives
Thanks to our Bible-A-Month partners, these children and many others have been filled with the joy of knowing that Jesus loves them. (Photo courtesy of Bible Socity of Ghana.) They didn't know they were making history, but God was calling them to act. It was 1961. Denying God's very existence was the latest philosophical fad. There was a battle being…
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Is it true that the King James Bible was published on May 2, 1611?
Is it true that the King James Bible was published on May 2, 1611? — R.M., by telephone The King James Bible was certainly published in 1611, but the exact date of its release remains unknown. Since 1557, all new books published in England had to be registered with the stationers' company of London, and the date of their registration…
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Why does Paul quote from Deuteronomy 21.23 in Galatians 3.13?
What does the apostle Paul mean in Galatians 3.13 when he says that “Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree,” and why does he quote from Deuteronomy 21.23? — Fazal Bismil, Karachi, Pakistan According to Jewish law, the…
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What Scripture passages would you recommend to someone with anger issues?
What Scripture passages would you recommend to someone with anger issues — someone who cannot control his temper? — Monty, by e-mail Reading the following Scripture passages prayerfully and meditating upon them, perhaps even memorizing them, may prove helpful to someone with anger and temper issues: Psalm 37.7-9; Psalm 40.1-5; Proverbs 15.1,4; Proverbs 25.28; Matthew 5.21-26 and 43-48; Romans 12.17-21;…
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