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.
Equipping the Church in China with God’s Word
Lin Cuixin bought a house—not for herself, not for her family, but for God. This native of the Yunnan Province is determined to give others a place to worship and learn about God.As an adult, Lin was diagnosed with a serious heart condition. That’s when someone told her about Jesus’s love, which gave her renewed hope! She believed in God’s…
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Zambia: Record-breaking translations reach waiting language groups
A mere three and half years after the translation projects started, the Nsenga and Ila New Testaments officially launched in Zambia in July 2016. Together these two translation projects made God’s Word available in the heart languages of approximately 1 million people. In the past decade, New Testament translation projects like these took an average of eight years to complete.…
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Record Fall 2016 Issue
Letters from American service members display how God's Word is changing lives on the front lines of the U.S. Military. A new Scripture translation is transforming communities in Botswana . American Bible Society celebrates its 200th anniversary. Download this issue
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200 Years of God’s Faithfulness
American Bible Society celebrated its bicentennial anniversary on May 12, 2016, thanks to generations of generous financial partners and the abiding faithfulness of God. These snapshots from the past show how God has worked through American Bible Society throughout 200 years of ministry. While much has changed in the world since 1816, one thing has remained the same: God’s unfailing…
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Letters from the Front Lines
“How has God’s Word impacted your life?”As Army Specialist Miranda Smith* pondered that question printed in the back of her camouflage Bible, memories from Basic Combat Training (BCT) swam into her memory. She would never forget those grueling days and nights on the plains of Oklahoma.Miranda picked up a pen and began writing on the postcard tucked into the back…
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Scripture Translation for Life Transformation
When the Kalanga people, who live in the Kalahari Basin in Botswana, open their Bible, more than half of it is missing. With only the New Testament available in their heart language, this community of 150,000 people has access to the story of Jesus, but not the story of the prophets. They have the resurrection account, but not the Exodus…
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