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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Winter 2010 ? Please Pray
China The typhoon Morakot swept into Mainland China this past August. Deaths were reported and millions of people were forced to flee their homes for safety. Pray for God’s mercy to keep people safe. Pray for the necessary resources to reach those who are grieving, hurting and suffering. Pray for the salvation of many during this period of recovery. Thank…
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Orthodox Patriarch Visits Bible House
The American Bible Society welcomed His Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew of the Orthodox Church to Bible House on October 30 with an exhibition at MOBIA. Photo by ThrowingLight.com“The Green Patriarch,” more officially known as His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, was welcomed to Bible House in October. He is the spiritual leader of the Orthodox church and is also known for…
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Christmas Angels
Recipient of Angel Tree® gift. Photo by Timothy Walsh, Jr.Nine-year-old Elijah misses his daddy desperately. His mom took him to visit his dad in prison, but it overwhelmed Elijah and he never went back.The American Bible Society is joining forces with Angel Tree®, a program of Prison Fellowship, at Christmas to supply Scriptures to 40,000 children, like Elijah, and the…
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Winter 2010 – President's Message
President Lamar VestEspecially with Christmas just around the corner, it's good to be reminded of the precious gift we have in the Word of God. Honestly, it's hard for me to imagine not getting the chance to discover the amazing love of Jesus waiting in God's Word.Sadly, this is the unseen reality for so many around the world today. For…
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Launching God's Word for Justice
Working alongside the Christian relief and development organization, World Vision, ABS launched The Poverty & Justice Bible to help bring focus to the Scripture’s deeply-rooted message of compassion and care for the world’s poor. By highlighting over 2,000 key verses and providing an in-depth study tool, The Poverty and Justice Bible provides practical advice on how to challenge poverty and…
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Thanksgiving Baskets
ABS staff members Tom Trageser and Frank Gomez, and others, packed Thanksgiving baskets for inner-city families in New York city. Photo by Timothy Walsh, Jr. This Thanksgiving, ABS staff assembled 34 baskets of food to give to Metro Ministries, a Christian non-profit organization dedicated to serving inner-city children and their families in New York City. Each basket included non-perishable Thanksgiving…
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