So shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.
For over 200 years, distributing 200 million Bibles, New Testaments, and pieces of Scripture, today Maryland Bible Society (MBS) begins a new era. Because 94% of homes in America have a Bible, our mission at MBS is no longer just distribution. Our new focus embraces the goal of Biblical transformation through the reading and study of God’s Word. Our desire is to see the Body of Christ transformed by Biblical principles and truths that address life’s most complex issues.
We long to see the transformation the Bible can bring to businesses, families, marriages, youth, and local communities. Imagine the Body of Christ digging deeper into God’s Word. Consider how the results of this movement could spread throughout the churches and communities in Maryland. Imagine the depth of biblical transformation that can be experienced when the greatest, most powerful asset in the Christian community is taken off the shelves and read, listened to, and shared. The time has come to dig deeper than we ever have before, the time has come to ignite fresh passion for God’s Word.
The Maryland Bible Society (MBS) has joined in partnership with Stevenson University for the care, conservation and educational use of our historic Bible Collection. MBS is pleased and delighted this fine university has come forward to share and celebrate the rich resources for education and research this collection presents.
The collection provides a window on not only the history of the global movement started in the early 1800s of the Bible Societies but also on both the history of Baltimore...[read more]