State of the Bible
See What America Thinks about the Bible

Research by the American Bible Society asking Americans their opinions and practices relating to the Bible, all made possible by generous supporters like you.

“The word of God is alive and active, sharper than any double-edged sword. It cuts all the way through, to where soul and spirit meet, to where joints and marrow come together. It judges the desires and thoughts of the heart.”
Hebrews 4:12 GNT
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What’s the State of the Bible in 2024?

For 14 years, American Bible Society has reported on the State of the Bible by investigating Americans’ relationship with God, faith, and the Bible. In this year’s report, we will highlight some key trends and explore important questions like:

  • How do people choose to incorporate the Bible into their daily lives?
  • Does the Bible shape their daily decisions? In what ways?
  • How does spiritual health impact levels of stress and hope?
  • Has our approach to the Bible changed after the pandemic? If so, how?
  • What aspects of church culture cause people to feel welcome? What aspects cause people to leave?
  • How has the proportion of in-person and online church attendance changed?
  • What do people think about artificial intelligence?
  • How do people choose to incorporate the Bible into their daily lives?

New this year, we’ll feature interviews with thought leaders whose insights will take readers beyond the data. We hope State of the Bible provides direction and encouragement for you and the people you serve.

Current Chapters Include:

• Introduction: Opportunities for the Gospel
• The Bible in America Today – 2024 Trends
• Generative AI and the Bible
• Hope and Human Flourishing
• Love In Action
• The Church in America

And, coming soon…
• Restoring Hope – Finding Hope and Healing in the Bible
• Dealing with Disappointment
• Loneliness and the Bible
• Philanthropy and more…

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The impact of State of the Bible on ministries in America
“Each year, State of the Bible pursues a rigorous research agenda. It tracks key metrics year-over-year, and we look for connections to new horizons in the scientific studies of religion, well-being, and society. This information is our gift to the Church, helping us see our neighbors clearly and serve them with grace and truth.”
Rev. John Farquhar Plake, Ph.D.,
Chief Innovation Officer, American Bible Society

Bible in the News

Increasing share of young adults say the Bible has transformed their lives: poll

New research reveals that the share of young adults who think the Bible has had a transformative effect on their lives has increased even as a majority of them remain “Scripture Disengaged.”

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Philanthropy Daily — Study: Religious Faith and Reading the Bible Increases Generosity

A new study from the American Bible Society shows that “Practicing Christians” remain more generous than non-believing Americans.

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State of the Bible: Americans less engaged, but Gen Z bucking trend

Scripture engagement among American adults is at its lowest point in the 14 years the American Bible Society has commissioned the annual State of the Bible report, researchers said in releasing the first chapter of the 2024 report.

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Watch State of the Bible Videos

Supporting Gen Z with the Bible

An interview with Dr. Tanita Tualla Maddox

The Bible and AI

An interview with leaders at the Global Missional AI Summit

Upgrade Your Ministry

An interview with David Kinnaman and Skye Jethani

Gen Z and the Bible

An interview with Mark Matlock and Savannah Kimberlin

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Isaiah 52:7 NIV
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