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.
Orphans and Hurting Children Grateful for God’s Word
Life in the Dominican Republic can be lonely for the hundreds of thousands of children who have lost one or both parents. These children, and so many others in the nation, are desperate for God’s unwavering love. Because of American Bible Society’s financial partners, we’re able to provide Bibles to these orphans and hurting children. Here are just a few…
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Spiritually Hungry Cubans Continue to Pray for More Bibles
Randy and his father live on a farm in Cuba. He used to “do bad things,” and his life was aimless. But then Randy started attending church and was given his first Bible.“When I received the Bible, I was emotional,” Randy says. “When I read the Bible every day, it helps me to see things different. The Bible is like…
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China Restricts Online Bible Sales
“Sorry! No products available in this category.” This is the message shoppers now get when attempting to buy a Bible online in China. Bible sales are legally allowed only through government-registered churches. But in recent years, some online stores started selling Bibles. The removal of Bibles from these websites is part of the Chinese authorities’ efforts to enforce regulations and…
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Fight the Good Fight
Meet Marta. She’s a single mom in California. Marta is an English teacher and works five jobs to support her two little girls. “We don’t live here. We survive!” Marta laughs, reflecting on her hectic life. That’s why Marta was overjoyed when the man of her dreams, Eric, asked her to marry him. “Eric is the only man for me,”…
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Taste and See that the Lord is Good
Do you know someone in your life who refuses to give the Bible a chance? A coworker? A neighbor? A family member? If so, you’re not alone. Since 2011, American Bible Society and Barna Group have been tracking Bible engagement in America. The trends haven’t always been good. People who used to have a friendly view of the Bible now…
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AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY EVENT IN CHARLOTTE COMMEMORATES MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
PHILADELPHIA, April 4, 2018— The central inspiration for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.‘s involvement in the civil rights movement was his faith and understanding of the Bible. The messages of hope and justice King found in the Bible spurred him to be a great advocate for freedom. To honor the impact Scripture had on King’s life, American Bible Society is…
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