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.
“I have never owned a Bible.”
Mary* was overwhelmed with gratitude when she received the Bible our generous partners helped provide. “I have never owned a Bible,” she said, cradling it to her heart like something very precious. As she rejoiced and praised God, she said, “This for sure is a very big blessing to me at 66 years old!” Noticing Mary’s reaction, her longtime friend,…
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“The only thing that could reach my heart was the Word of God.”
Something amazing is happening in the most dangerous prisons in Central America — violent gang members are renouncing their sinful ways and committing their lives to Christ. It’s a true Bible revival! And our friends like you are providing the Scriptures that are changing these men’s lives. Men like Diego* . . . Diego describes the way he was living…
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Visually Impaired Acholi Speakers Welcome Their New Bible
Late last year the first ever Braille Bible in Acholil language launched at an event in Uganda. The need for this full-Bible translation was great, and it was released to the thunderous applause of hundreds of Acholi-speaking attendees, many of whom were visually impaired. Richard Todwong, a Ugandan politician attending the launch, said, “Blind people have had to rely on…
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Letters from Paul Episode 10: Titus 3:1-9
But when the kindness and love of God our Savior was revealed, he saved us. Titus 3:4-5a GNT In the tenth episode of our “Letters from Paul” video series, you’ll explore Titus 3:1-9, which contains Paul’s reflection on the grace God shows to us through Jesus Christ. This letter was written to Titus, a Greek man who worked closely with…
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Liana’s Favorite Books: Episode 6
In this episode of “Liana’s Favorite Books,” American Bible Society’s librarian, Dr. Liana Lupas, shows off a true historical treasure: the book of Malachi from the legendary Gutenberg Bible. It’s no exaggeration to call the Gutenberg Bible one of the most important books ever produced. As the first book printed on a press with Roman type, it changed the history…
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Changemaker: Mary McLeod Bethune
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 Mary McLeod Bethune, whose fight for racial equality and educational opportunity was inspired by biblical values like freedom, justice, and unity. Mary McLeod Bethune was an educational leader, presidential advisor, and advocate…
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