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Seeking to Understand America’s Relationship with the Bible

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.

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Record Fall 2016 Issue

Letters from American service members display how God's Word is changing lives on the front lines of the U.S. Military. A new Scripture translation is transforming communities in Botswana . American Bible Society celebrates its 200th anniversary. Download this issue

Record Spring 2016 Issue

In China, translators are bringing God's Word to the rural church. A partnership reached thousands of Catholic pilgrims in Philadelphia. Video and audio Bibles help oral communities engage with God's Word. Download this issue

Record Winter 2016 Issue

In Jordan, God's Word is healing the hearts of Middle Eastern refugees. City partnerships in the U.S. are reaching thousands with the Bible. Technology helps bring Scripture to the ends of the earth. Download this issue

Record Fall 2015 Issue

In the U.S. Armed Services, custom Bible resources transform the lives of military personnel and their families. Around the world, God’s Word is healing wounds of trauma and coming alive in unreached African languages. Download this issue

Record Winter 2014 Issue

Around the world, accelerated Bible translation is transforming lives and communities. In the U.S., the Bible is working in cities to bring hope and renewal to people of all ages. Download this issue

Record Fall 2014 Issue

Family members in the military community share how the Bible has encouraged and sustained them during their loved ones’ deployments and struggles. American Bible Society also shares an exciting vision for bringing God’s Word to urban communities in cities across the nation. Download this issue

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“All who call out to the Lord will be saved. How can people have faith in the Lord and ask him to save them, if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear, unless someone tells them?”

Romans 10:13–14 CEV