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.
Let the Bible Talk
A statue of Jeremiah Lanphier, the originator of the idea behind Bible Talk Tuesday, sits outside of Bible House at 1865 Broadway New York, New York.In the city that never sleeps, stress comes with the territory. But now, residents of the place known for its daily grind have a chance to recharge their batteries with Bible Talk Tuesdays.This event, hosted…
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Truce of God
In 1817 Bibles were distributed to the crew of the USS John Adams, thus beginning a Scripture grant program to the armed services that continues today.Exactly 150 years ago, in 1861, at the outset of the war between the States, the ABS Board of Trustees determined to place a Bible or Testament in the hands of every soldier on the…
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American Bible Society A History of Serving Those Who Serve
For 193 years (1817-2010) and through nine wars, ABS has provided Scriptures to millions of men and women in the U.S. armed forces.1817Bibles go to the crew of the USS John Adams.1846 – 1848Mexican WarBoth the American forces and Mexican civilians are supplied.1861 – 1865Civil War5,297,832 Scriptures go to both North and South.1898Spanish-American War75,000 Scriptures deployed.1917 – 1918World War I6,387,943…
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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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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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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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