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.
“If I did not have the Bible, I would not have known God.”
The world Chau* grew up in was probably very different from yours. An ethnic minority in Vietnam, his family lived in extreme poverty. “We owned no field to grow crops. Our house was very small, made by wooden planks nailed together. We could hardly make ends meet,” Chau explains. With six children, his parents could think of little else but…
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BIBLE SOCIETIES SPREAD SCRIPTURE TO MILLIONS
During the myriad challenges posed by COVID-19 since last year, the Bible Society global network has showed remarkable resilience. Despite the pandemic, Bible Societies have supplied over 30 million full Bibles in 2020. Over 190 million Scripture items, including Bibles, New Testaments, Gospels, and smaller Scripture portions and selections were distributed across the world in 2020. Even with the difficulties…
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“When it comes time to die, people need Scripture.”
Chaplain Elizabeth* knows that you don’t have to be on the frontlines of the battlefield to see death all around you. Elizabeth is a Chaplain who serves our brave Veterans and military families going through hospice care. “When it comes time to die, people need Scripture,” she says. “They need something solid that reminds them of God’s love.” Thanks to…
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Enrich Your Time in God’s Word with These Bible Literacy Resources
This is part of a series on Bible literacy. My son, 15, interrupted me in my home office. He was listening to the day’s assigned reading from school—a repetitive-sounding part of the holiness codes in Leviticus. He took off his headphones and blurted out, “It sounds like God is saying, ‘I really shouldn’t need to explain all this, people!’” I…
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Our Award-Winning Trail App Takes You on a Journey of Faith and Liberty
If you find yourself searching for a fun and educational activity in Philadelphia, look no further than the Faith and Liberty Trail app. This free, family-friendly app from the Faith and Liberty Discovery Center was just awarded a Gold Davey Award during the 17th annual Davey Awards. The Davey Awards honors outstanding creative work by small firms. In 2021, there…
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American Bible Society’s Top Bible Gift Picks for Christmas 2021
American Bible Society today announced their third annual list of the top ten Bible editions to gift during the holiday season. American Bible Society’s team of Bible experts compiled the best, newest, and most unique Bible editions for gift-givers to share with family and friends for Christmas 2021. “People need the hope of Jesus Christ. They need God’s Word. And,…
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