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.
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Disturbing Deficit
“Today's [Sept. 28] research report from The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life exposes a deficit in religious knowledge among a majority of Americans,” said ABS President R. Lamar Vest. He continued, “Particularly disturbing was the lack of knowledge among self-professed Christians about the Christian faith. Jewish adherents actually had a better awareness of the Bible and Christianity than…
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Chile – 33 Men Saved: Hope in the Belly of the Earth
Omar Reygadas was the 17th miner brought up. After breathing fresh air for the first time in 70 days, he did not hesitate to thank God for saving his life. Photo courtesy of The Bible Society of Chile.One rescued miner, Carlos Mamani, had written on the front of the uniform used to carry him through the escape duct: “Thank you…
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Bible Talk Tuesday
ABS staff handing out invitations to Bible Talk Tuesday on Broadway. Photo by Drew Segawa.Starting Tuesdays in October, American Bible Society is welcoming New Yorkers off the street into a noontime reading and discussion of God's Word. In the spirit of the Fulton Street Revival more than 150 years ago, people may eat their lunch while feasting on the nourishment…
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50 Years of God’s Faithfulness
Rev. James Hainley and his wife Sandy have invested in eternity through American Bible Society. Photo Courtesy of Olan Mills.The Rev. James Hainley has witnessed God's miraculous provision for more than 50 years. The first glimpse came when Jim was a young student experiencing doubts and uncertainties about God in the late 1950s. In the midst of his struggle, he…
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Eddie’s Story
Video still by Eliu Cornielle.Eddie grew up without a father and survived multiple rapes by family members. In high school, he got into street drugs to ease his emotional pain but was trying to break the habit. One day, he and his sister were driving on a freeway, and he had his sister stop the car. He got out and…
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God’s Word Deployed
Keith Travis, retired Army chaplain, uses Scripture resources provided by Armed Services Ministry, American Bible Society. Photo by Throwinglight.com.“Whoever goes to the Lord for safety, whoever remains under the protection of the Almighty, can say to him, “You are my defender and protector. You are my God; in you I trust.” Psalm 91.1, 2 (GNT)A young lieutenant graduated from the…
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