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.
2019 Bible Bonanza!
Thanks to your generosity, 5.1 million people in America received Bible resources in 2019! Millions of Americans now have age- and language-appropriate Bibles and are receiving weekly devotionals to encourage them and help them live out the truths of God’s Word. Some 1.34 million people surveyed said these resources help them grow in their relationship with God.
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Can Bibles Grow the Global Church?
20,358 New Testaments in Peru In 2019, the Peruvian Bible Society gave 20,358 people copies of the New Testament and Bible reading plans. By the end of 2020, the Bible Society plans to share Bibles with more than 100,000 Peruvians! Please join us in praying for new believers who are receiving their first Bibles and for churches carrying out evangelization…
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A Look Inside America’s Churches
Ministry leaders in 17 of the largest U.S. cities are receiving a toolkit that gives an in-depth analysis of their church’s demographics, spiritual health, opportunities for growth, and strengths! Pray with us for the timeless answers of the Bible to support congregations across America.Learn more and register your church at abs.bible/healthychurch
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Houston & the Holy Land
It all started with a church trip to the Holy Land in 2000. Participants couldn’t wait to walk where Jesus had walked. They wanted to see where He healed people in Galilee, to stand on the Mount of the Beatitudes where He declared “Blessed are the peacemakers,” to contemplate His crucifixion at Golgotha. The tour group from First Presbyterian Church…
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Scripture & Stained Glass
In all the hustle and bustle of this season, how can we soak in this “most wonderful time of the year?” Christmas has great significance for our Christian faith, but it’s easy for us to get caught up in its busyness and miss its message. Over the past several years, I have been learning from one of the central characters…
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Why Julie Henricks named American Bible Society in her will…and how you can too
Julie Henricks lives on her grandparents’ farm in rural Indiana. She loves gardening and attending her small country church, which has a strong Bible focus. Julie is also passionate about sharing God’s Word. One way she’s ensuring she leaves a Bible legacy is by naming American Bible Society in her Will. “I like to think of who can use my…
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