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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Hong Kong Bible Society Tours U.S. with New Chinese Bible Translation
Through Journeys, God's Word can be delivered by SMS and a variety of other methods such as e-mail and audio.For the first time since 1919, 70 million Chinese Christians worldwide have an updated Bible in a language they can understand. The Revised Chinese Union Version (RCUV) provides an alternative to the Chinese Union Version, which is filled with characters that…
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In Memoriam
My parents, Conrad and Geraldine ArnoldGiven by Amy Arnold BrownMy father, Myrle BlyGiven by Ronald P. BlyThe Rev. Dr. Robert Galveston BratcherGiven by American Bible SocietyLindsey BrownGiven by B & B EnterprisesJames Cassel Sr., Grace Keiser McKinney and Helen M. RobinsonGiven by Keith P. RobinsonMy parents, Earl and Mildred ChewGiven by Thomas and Diane BoblaskyMy father, Oliver Curwood CollinsGiven by…
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In Memoriam: The Rev. Dr. Robert Galveston Bratcher April 17, 1920-July 11, 2010
Through Journeys, God's Word can be delivered by SMS and a variety of other methods such as e-mail and audio.This July marked the passing of a Bible translation hero. Dr. Robert Bratcher (in glasses) was a distinguished translator who worked with American Bible Society and United Bible Societies from 1957 to 1981. His most important project was the preparation of…
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Lectionautas Captivates Teens in Latin America
Photo of the Cardinal by Tomas del Valle.In June, American Bible Society sponsored the first New York Catholic Bible Summit to encourage Bible engagement among Catholics. Some 400 Catholic leaders and lay people participated in the day-long event that included educational sessions and a celebration of the Mass. In a speech at the Summit, Oscar Cardinal Rodríguez, Archbishop of Tegucigalpa,…
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Mailbag – Daily Bible Reading
This daily Bible reading group in Kigali, Rwanda, is led by Jean Damascene Ruzigana (standing, in the white shirt).Jean Damascene Ruzigana, a subscriber to American Bible Society's Daily Bible Reading Guide, sent the following encouraging e-mail in July to Record magazine: “Nowadays we are so happy, and we continue our Bible reading as [a] group; we meet [for a] few…
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Making the Soul Strong and Free
A woman at Cameron County Jail in Brownsville, Texas, stands at her cell door, waiting to receive a Bible through the God Sets You Free™ program, American Bible Society's ministry to incarcerated men and women. Photo by Chris Leaman.“ . . . you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8.32 (GNT)Her smile belies her…
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