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.
Liana’s Favorite Books: Episode 14
In this episode of “Liana’s Favorite Books,” Dr. Liana Lupas takes you on a tour of the 1782 Aitken Bible, which was the first English Bible printed in America. Up until the Revolutionary War, English-speaking colonists in America imported their Bibles from England. Since 1611, the King James Version had been the main English translation used by the British and…
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Do You Believe? 5 Questions to Encourage You in Hope This Easter
Mary and Martha lived in a world without Easter. Their brother, Lazarus, was dead. To add to this heartbreak, Jesus—a man they had welcomed into their home and someone their brother considered a dear friend—did not arrive when they needed him most. In fact, Jesus did not come to them until four days after Lazarus had been buried. For these…
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“My son has now become a devoted follower of Christ.”
Even though she has faced many difficulties, Ling* is happy to be a longtime believer. When she first turned to the Bible 40 years ago, most Chinese churches convened only as house gatherings, and there were barely any Christian resources in her community. Even her husband did not share her faith at first, and later, she would struggle to share…
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The Bible is changing lives for women in jail
“How many of you need a Bible?” Chaplain Judy Bratten asks when she greets a group of new female inmates. Over the past four decades, the number of incarcerated women in the United States has dramatically increased. The majority have experienced physical or sexual trauma in their past, and futile attempts to ease their pain result in the most frequent…
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“Because of the Bible, I realize that God loves me a lot.”
Seeing Dijana’s* warm smile as she holds her children’s Bible makes it hard to imagine the difficulties she faces growing up in southern Serbia. Poverty and discrimination create overwhelming barriers for Roma children, causing many to grow up with poor health, poor education, and even illiteracy. But through our partners compassionate support, they are helping place children’s Bibles into the…
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Watch 40 years of Deaf History Come to Life!
For most of human history, there was no Scripture in sign language. But about 40 years ago, efforts began to translate the entire Bible into American Sign Language. This translation project, which was led by Deaf Missions and supported by American Bible Society and other faithful partner organizations, was completed in 2020—over a decade ahead of schedule! Today, an estimated…
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