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.
Revised Tiv-Language Bible Launches in Nigeria
Nigeria’s large Tiv-speaking community received a powerful new tool for evangelism recently: the Revised Tiv Bible was officially launched by the Bible Society of Nigeria in the city of Makurdi before a gathering of more than 750 Christians. The vast majority of the country’s more than four million Tiv people are Christians. They have had the full Bible in their…
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Celebrating Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Happy Independence Day! It was 242 years ago when the Continental Congress voted to declare independence from Britain. Together, the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, penned by Thomas Jefferson. Within it are these words: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights,…
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God’s Love Transforms Inmate into “a Beautiful Creature”
“I used to hate men,” says Christy, a former inmate. Trapped in a cycle of abuse for over 30 years, Christy laments, “All through my life, I felt that in order for a man to love me, he had to beat me,” she says.Christy’s father disowned her. Her stepfather neglected her. Boyfriend after boyfriend beat her — breaking her arms,…
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Malawi Boy Excited about New Bible
Ten-year-old Emmanuel lives in Malawi. He started attending Sunday school when he was just a little boy. One of the reasons he loves church is because of the Bible there. He’s never had one at home. While at church, Emmanuel looked at the Bible. As his small hands flipped through the pages, he wondered about all the stories inside. He…
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Bible Gives American Hero Second Chance at Life
Bryan was twenty six and his life was out of control. Overwhelmed by the responsibilities of life and marriage, he tried to drown his troubles in alcohol. “I knew I needed a change, and if something didn’t change, I was going to lose my wife,” he says.Desperate to make a change, Bryan enlisted in the Army. He soon discovered the…
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The Bible Brings Hope in Times of Crisis
Emelda’s* 6-year-old daughter Mirna* was very sick. Emelda was desperate for help. She and Mirna traveled from their town in the plains to get better care in Nicaragua’s capital. She’d never been to that part of her country before. “When we arrived at the hospital, we felt lonely,” she remembers.But when Emelda was told they needed to transfer her daughter…
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