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.
“God’s Word . . . ministered daily to me in the minefields.”
Naval Officer Russell Bennett* served on a mine countermeasures ship during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He and his crew hunted and neutralized Iraqi mines. Early in the deployment, Bennett recalls, “As I considered the small size of my ship compared to the size of the explosive blast from those detonated mines, I felt fear for the first time…
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“This Bible became like a closest friend . . .”
Finding the resources to live a faithful life is difficult for many people like Adama* in Burkina Faso. More than 40 percent of the population in this country lives below the poverty line, and the lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has severely impaired living conditions for many. In addition, Christians are persecuted, and many need their own Bibles to…
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Changemaker: Elias Boudinot
The Changemakers Series is designed to inform and inspire you with stories of ordinary people who dedicated their lives to spreading God’s Word around the world. Today, meet Elias Boudinot, an American Founder whose great love for Scripture inspired him to establish American Bible Society and organize a global Bible movement that is still changing lives today. When you think…
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Staff Spotlight: Joy Varnay
This is part of a series of staff spotlights at American Bible Society. We hope you enjoy getting to know our staff members, who are using their gifts to advance the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world. Today, meet Joy Varnay, who serves as a regional manager on American Bible Society’s First Bible team. In this role, Joy supports…
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Introducing the Restoring Hope Bible
American Bible Society is proud to introduce the new Restoring Hope Bible. This unique edition combines God’s Word with Bible-based trauma healing resources, offering readers a rich experience that can comfort them in suffering and guide them toward healing in Jesus Christ. It invites curious readers to explore biblical truths about suffering, brokenness, and restoration as they encounter the Wounded…
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Liana’s Favorite Books: Episode 8
In this episode of “Liana’s Favorite Books,” Dr. Liana Lupas takes you on a tour of a Spanish New Testament printed all the way back in 1556. This tiny volume has some big stories to accompany it! The very first Bible to be issued in Spain was, sadly, never read by the people. The Spanish Inquisition put a stop to…
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