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.
“People who work in the market want the Bible, but they cannot afford it.”
Civil war, famine, poverty, and crime have taken a toll on the people of Uganda in recent years. As one of the poorest countries in the world, about 40 percent of the population lives below the poverty line. Our teams recently spent time in a busy marketplace visiting and talking with different vendors. We learned that many of them were…
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“My parents abandoned me.”
When Sarath* thinks about the past, he remembers feeling deeply hurt, confused, hopeless, tired, and lonely. He recalls the pain of abandonment and rejection being so tangible that he hated himself and often wanted to take his own life. With conditions in Sri Lanka spiraling out of control over the past couple of years, Sarath’s parents decided to take their…
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“I lived a dark and twisted life.”
Just two years ago, Carlos* was unrecognizable. The dark path he had followed left him rejected by family and society. Living on the streets of Paraguay as a prostitute . . . addicted to drugs . . . Carlos was trapped in deception, leading what he calls “an empty and aimless life.” He recalls how prostitution opened the door for…
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Sharing the Bible While Doors Are Open
In some parts of the world, possessing a Bible, sharing your Christian faith . . . or even being a Christian is strictly forbidden. For many years, that has been the case in Azerbaijan. But more recently, some of those restrictions have eased. Now, the support of our generous partners is making it possible to give Bibles and Scripture resources…
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How Can Art Help Me Treasure God’s Word? Q+A with Laura and Jason Van Dyk
Laura and Jason Van Dyk are the artists behind God’s fingerprints, where they create art for people who love God’s Word. In this Q+A with American Bible Society, they answer questions about creativity, faith, and Scripture and share how you can enrich your faith by engaging with the Bible through art! Tell us a little about yourself! JASON: We’re Laura…
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Letters from Paul Episode 14: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17
God called you to this through the Good News we preached to you; he called you to possess your share of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Thessalonians 2:14 GNT In the fourteenth and final episode of our “Letters from Paul” video series, you’ll explore 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17, which contains Paul’s gentle encouragement for a church tormented with…
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