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 Saints in China
Christians in Xing City, China, gather to celebrate God's Word. Photo credit: Lindsay ReillyNot long ago, the dream of Bible ownership was just that for many Chinese Christians — a dream. But now the vision of holding God's Word in their hands is a reality for an increasing number of Christians in China.Thanks in part to Bible distribution efforts, Christianity…
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Pray Around the World: Focus on Europe
Suicide rates among active duty troops are alarmingly high. We believe that God's Word can truly save lives as our military heroes struggle with the hidden wounds of war.Bible Societies around the world are helping to spread God's message of hope and love with those who need it most. Here are prayer requests from a select group of Bible Societies…
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2013 International Update
DR Congo: Over the course of their 1,900 mile journey, cyclists in the 2012 Sister Tour spoke to more than 3,000 people about ABS's She's My Sister Program. Photo courtesy of She's My Sister.DR CongoBike Tour Supports Trauma VictimsAmerican Bible Society's She's My Sister™ program will launch two summer bike tours to raise funds for victims of rape in the…
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The Bible in Social Media
Children in Goma, DRC excitedly embrace their new Bibles. Photo credit: Michael Gibeault Facebook is not just a space for photos or birthday greetings. It’s a place to experience God’s Word. And American Bible Society is leveraging the power of communicating through social media to make Scripture available to more people around the world. In the past three months, ABS…
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ABS Launches Spanish Facebook Page
ABS launched its new Spanish Facebook page in December. Photo by Michael Gibeault Last month, American Bible Society launched a new Facebook page in Spanish. The page, called Biblia y Oración, provides followers with regular Scripture messages and Bible resources in Spanish. The page has multiple opportunities, explains the page’s facilitator Josh Guerrero. “Whether it’s to find Bible verses, ask…
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One at a Time: Bible Translation Transforms Lives in Kenya
Today over 7 billion people populate the planet, and Jesus still speaks directly to individuals through the words of the Bible. But some – usually those who are poor, voiceless, “the least of these” – have no Bible in their own language. Yet God has not forgotten them. And Francis Sang hasn’t either. Francis, a Bible translator in Kenya remembers…
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