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.
Old Bibles: Toss or Treasure?
There is no Christian ceremony or procedure for the disposal of old, worn Bibles. Although everyone agrees that if a book is worn and no longer usable, it should be discarded, discarding a Bible is a difficult act for many people. It should be remembered that a Bible is a book. It may be helpful to think of the ways…
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ABS and Bowery Mission Reach out to Homeless
In partnership with the Bowery Mission, the American Bible Society is reaching out to more than 15,000 homeless adults in New York City with programs that will empower their lives with the Word of God. During Thanksgiving, and in January, when record numbers of homeless people are often feeling their lowest, ABS is providing “God is Always With You” Scripture…
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Philadelphia, 2009 Bible City
More than 100,000 copies of “The Story of Never Giving Up” were distributed throughout the Philadelphia Catholic School System, city churches and community outreach service programs.The American Bible Society was a key partner with the Philadelphia National Bible City campaign for 2009, helping to organize events and providing free Bibles and devotional tools for youth to engage with the Scriptures.Each…
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Hope Awards
Pictured left to right: Joey Pierce, ABS; Hope Award Winners Scottie and Jack Barnes, founders of Forgiven Ministry; Marvin Olasky, WORLD Magazine, and Simon Barnes, ABS (no relation to Scottie and Jack). Photo by Mark Rogers. The American Bible Society and WORLD Magazine co-sponsored the “Hope Awards for Effective Compassion,” an event that recognized and celebrated small Christian not-for-profit organizations…
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The Art of Jews and Christians in the Altarpieces of Medieval Spain
The production of religious art in late-medieval Spain was a complex, cooperative relationship between Christian and Jewish artists. Jewish and Christian artists worked side by side in studios producing both retablos (large multi-paneled altarpieces), as well as Latin and Hebrew manuscripts. The exhibition tells the story of this fascinating collaboration and provides a glimpse into these artistic communities.The exhibition is…
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Equipping Churches in West Africa with Don Moen
Don Moen. Courtesy of Don Moen.In October and November, the Bible Society partnered with Don Moen's national “I Believe There is More” tour to help bring God's Word and new churches to West Africa. Don Moen describes himself as a song writer and worship leader who “helps people experience God's presence in a new and fresh way.” Hundreds signed on…
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