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.
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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Meet Rosalina
Rosalina Matola in a white shirt with Rhoda Gathoga, in a purple shirt, research director for Global Scripture Impact, with one of the beneficiaries of the program. Photo by Rev. Valente Tesco, General Secretary Bible Society of Mozambique.She greets visitors with a wide smile, dancing and joy. But Rosalina Matola, founder of the Evangelical Church of the Divine Pastorate of…
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Making Your Gift Go Further
Shamalia Snipe, senior research analyst for GSI, passing out biblical text booklets to victims of the recent flood at Nueva Esperanza School in Pueblo de Cuatro, Bolivia. Photo by Bible Society of Bolivia.When it comes to charitable giving, Americans have big hearts. Eighty-nine percent of households give, with the average annual contribution topping $1,620, according to the National Philanthropic Trust.Yet…
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Mailbag – Civil War Bible: A Family Treasure
Mailbag photo courtesy of Jon Frye and David Hall.Dear Record Editor:I have been in the process of doing some housecleaning chores — specifically cleaning out our basement. Among other things to be pitched were some magazines, but I decided to take a last look before doing so. One was the Fall 2009 Record. As I thumbed through, I noticed an…
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Near the Heart of Urban Youth
Detail of an illustration by Ronald Pichardo from Elementz of Life™, issue No. 6. Photo of Heath Evans courtesy of Heath Evans.Tonya Wilder-Butts is a woman with vision. As editor-in-chief of Elementz of Life™ magazine, she goes after stories that will minister deeply to her audience — the young and urban. The magazine, published by American Bible Society, is geared…
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One Teen at a Time
Through Journeys, God's Word can be delivered by SMS and a variety of other methods such as e-mail and audio.“The next generation will be God's tool for shaping the world,” said David Kinnaman, president of The Barna Research Group, at the Embodying Hope dinner hosted by American Bible Society and World magazine in September. “And our job is to care…
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