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Mark 16:15 CEV
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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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Excitement Builds for Faith and Liberty Discovery Center

Faith and civic leaders expressed excitement for American Bible Society’s forthcoming Faith and Liberty Discovery Center during a press conference on January 11, 2017. “Religious freedom is the cornerstone of this country,” says Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney. “American Bible Society’s project here will crystallize that religious freedom for all the people who visit.” Slated to open on Philadelphia’s Independence Mall…

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Thousands in Charlotte Journey through the New Testament

In April 2017, a group of 15 churches in Charlotte, North Carolina completed the Community Bible Experience— an eight-week journey through the New Testament in partnership with American Bible Society. Using an edition of the New Testament containing no chapter or verse numbers created by Biblica, The International Bible Society, the Community Bible Experience in Charlotte helped more than 5,000…

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MINISTERING TO AMERICA’S ARMED FORCES FOR 200 YEARS

This year, American Bible Society celebrates 200 years of ministering to the U.S. military with God’s Word. In 1817, American Bible Society presented 65 Bibles to sailors aboard the U.S.S. John Adams, launching a ministry that has since delivered nearly 60 million Bibles and Scripture resources to military members and their families.Today, American Bible Society equips the comprehensive military family…

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SURVEY REVEALS THAT AMERICAN TEENS WANT TO READ THE BIBLE MORE

Although 14 percent of teenagers in the United States saw their Bible reading decrease this past year, 18 percent increased their time in God’s Word, according to “2016 Teen State of the Bible.” The survey was commissioned by American Bible Society and conducted by Barna Group. Additionally, 53 percent of teenagers say they wish they read the Bible more.“[This] report…

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LEADERS RALLY AROUND GOD’S WORD IN NEW YORK CITY

In October 2016, Christian leaders from around the world gathered in New York City for Movement Day, an annual conference hosted by The New York City Leadership Center that focuses on transforming urban communities through collaboration and God’s Word. This year, attendees took home a 28-day devotional through the book of Acts from American Bible Society.“In Acts, we see a…

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BIBLE-BASED TRAUMA HEALING LAUNCHES IN CHARLOTTE

In September 2016, American Bible Society and its partners equipped leaders in Charlotte, N.C., to serve their communities through Bible-based trauma healing. During the weeklong training, participants learned how to combine the redemptive power of Scripture with mental health best practices to care for spiritually wounded people in Charlotte.With its large population of refugees and military veterans, along with enduring…

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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
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