Bible Use Is on the Rise Again in America, According to State of the Bible 2025

Research published by American Bible Society in its 15th annual State of the Bible report for 2025 shows a renewed interest in Scripture in today’s culture, marked by a notable uptick in Scripture engagement and Bible use—driven especially by men and young adults.

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What You’ll Find in the Report:

⇨   The Bible in America Today
After a decline, Bible use is on the rise again in America. Unexpected groups are leading this resurgence, engaging with Scripture in new ways.

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⇨   The Bible Around the World
America’s relationship with the Bible makes it a major outlier among other Western nations. Global data is examined and asks whether the widespread disinterest in other developed countries is a glimpse of America’s future or a cautionary tale that can be avoided.

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⇨   Human Flourishing
Clear, data-backed results prove a connection between faith and a thriving life. Practices like frequent Bible reading are statistically linked to greater happiness and a stronger sense of purpose.

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⇨   Self-Care and Well-Being
Faith practices are statistically more effective at reducing stress and increasing hope than popular self-care habits alone.

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⇨   Church Engagement
Two-thirds of Americans identify as Christians, but only 34% of Christians attend church every week. Church Engagement—regular, in-person attendance—leads to deeper spiritual growth and a greater sense of belonging.

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⇨   Identity
A strong faith leads to a strong sense of identity and actually practicing a religion has a much stronger effect on one’s sense of identity than simply professing a religion. Data show that reading the Bible regularly is identity-shaping.

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⇨   Faith and Trust
Research into whether Americans trust each other, the social institutions that undergird society, and the Bible.

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⇨   Love and Generosity
Love and generosity flow from God through his Word to his followers and, in turn, to the world. The findings affirm the Bible’s transformative impact on those who engage with it.

Open and download the State of the Bible 2025 here.

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