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.
Bible Translation Around the World in 2020
Even in the midst of challenges brought on by the pandemic last year, Scripture translations were completed in 66 languages . . . languages used by 707 million people. In 2020, 46 languages received first Scripture translations that could reach 13 million people. Six language groups received the full Bible for the first time — five in Africa and the…
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“Receiving this Bible was a dream come true.”
Jacques* first heard the Good News when he was a little boy. He was struck by the message of love and hope found in Scripture, and he immediately gave his life to Christ. As he grew older, Jacques was desperate to turn to God’s Word for comfort and understanding. Yet because Bibles were not available in his heart language, Beembe,…
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“The audio Bible made me understand that God is alive…”
Jibola* was desperate to end her pain. At age 8, the Nigerian girl lost both her parents and went to live with her sister. When Jibola turned 13, her sister’s husband began abusing her and threatened to kill her if she told anyone. The poor child developed insomnia and severe depression. For 26 years, Jibola was unable to rest at…
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“God has changed my life.”
When Ariana* picked up her free bag of groceries, she was so grateful. She had no idea that the bag contained more than just physical sustenance. It also contained food for her soul! In Guatemala, many poor families like Ariana’s struggle with hunger. Ariana grew up without a mother and endured suffering. Today, she lives with her grandmother, two daughters,…
READ MORENew American Bible Society Study: Gen Z Exhibits Significant Openness to Scripture
PHILADELPHIA, PA—American Bible Society today released the fifth chapter of their 11th annual State of the Bible report, which highlights cultural trends in the U.S. regarding spirituality and Scripture engagement. Today’s release shows that Gen Z youth are still deciding what to do with the Bible and exhibit openness to Scripture, giving the church an opportunity to engage meaningfully and…
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“My life was changed.”
Life in rural Liberia was never easy for Lionel* and his family. They had no running water or electricity in their West African village. However, as a plantation worker, Lionel says, “food was always on our table.” Then, the bottom fell out of his world when a terrible accident left Lionel blind. “I became a street beggar,” he says. Lionel…
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