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.
“Some evangelists have to hand-copy the Bible.”
The nation of Madagascar is one of the poorest in the world. Much of the population barely scrapes by on less than two dollars a day. In recent years, Bibles have been so scarce that some evangelists in rural areas have resorted to hand-copying long sections of Scripture to help share the Good News with others. With the support of…
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3 Biblical Reminders for a Troubled Heart
“Are you okay?” It’s a simple question that can stop you in your tracks—often because you’re afraid that the worries, sorrows, and stresses you keep buried in your heart have somehow become visible. What’s your most common answer? “Oh, sure, I’m just tired.” “Yeah, I just have a lot on my mind today.” “Work’s been really busy—you know how it…
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4 Bible Verses to Help You Be a Better Encourager
Are you an encourager? You can probably remember significant times when someone encouraged you. Maybe a friend encouraged you during a stressful college or job application process. Maybe a pastor came and spoke words of encouragement after the loss of a family member. Or maybe a spouse, child, or friend is your constant encourager through all of life’s ups and…
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Liana’s Favorite Books: Episode 16
In this episode of “Liana’s Favorite Books,” Dr. Liana Lupas takes you on a tour of the Douay-Rheims Bible, which was the first Latin Vulgate Catholic Bible translated into English. With Protestant Queen Elizabeth I’s accession to the throne in 1558, Catholics in England became a persecuted group. Many Catholic clergy fled the country, and in the late 16th century,…
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“When I read that Bible, it does comfort me.”
For many Soldiers like Captain Leo Martin*, the realities of war are part of every moment of every day. The threat of death and loss of life is always near. Over 2,000 Service Members died, and over 20,000 were wounded in action during the War in Afghanistan. This brought immeasurable loss and pain to loved ones at home while triggering…
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“The audio Bible completes the presence of God among us.”
Carlos* and Maria* live in a small village in Peru. They cannot read, and they speak a dialect not used at the local church, so they struggle to understand and are embarrassed to ask for help. “When the pastor told us that God spoke and wrote in our language, we did not believe him,” Carlos shared with a smile. Then,…
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