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 BEGAN TO WEEP IN REGRET FOR ALL I HAD DONE TO MY FATHER.”
Samuel* grew up helping his father run the family’s large rubber tree farm in Liberia, a country where over 64 percent of the population lives in poverty. When Samuel was old enough, he decided to move to the city with some friends who wanted to “live large” and party frequently. Samuel asked his father for the money he needed for…
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“THE BIBLE HE WAS GIVEN . . . COMFORTED HIM.”
Dear American Bible Society, My Father was a soldier in WW2 and a German POW for one and a half years. The Bible he was given when he enlisted traveled with him through it all and comforted him. It gave him help. He survived, and passed away just shy of his 91st birthday. He used to take me…
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PROVIDING THE HOPE OF GOD’S WORD TO MILITARY CHILDREN
Major Mike Johnson* is extremely grateful for the military Bible and Scripture resources that have helped him remain strong in his faith during his lengthy military career. But the support of friends like you goes far beyond providing God’s Word for our active-duty Troops. You also minister to their families through the Hero Squad outreach. “My family and…
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“THE CADETS NEVER GO ANYWHERE WITHOUT THEIR NEW BIBLES.”
“The military Bibles went like hotcakes,” Chaplain Keller* states, expressing his heartfelt appreciation for the resources that friends like you help provide for military cadets. Over 60 cadets showed up for the first interfaith prayer group meeting that Chaplain Keller recently conducted. He shares, “Many did not have Bibles, so they asked if we had any available. We handed…
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“SOLDIERS LOVE THE WARFIGHTER’S BIBLE!”
Training to become a Combat Medic includes learning to stay spiritually fit, explains Army Chaplain Gallagher*. This is crucial because, as he adds, “Once soldiers complete Combat Medic training, they could be sent into very dangerous situations . . . potentially facing death themselves.” Thanks to friends like you, these brave Troops can receive Bibles that include unique, military-focused…
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GLOBAL MINISTRY UPDATES
HISTORIC CH’OL BIBLE DEDICATION — More than 5,000 gathered in Chiapas, Mexico this spring to celebrate the completion of the Ch’ol Bible translation. Julio Splinker, General Director of the Bible Society of Mexico shares, “After 14 years of hard translation work, the Ch’ol people have in their hands the first study Bible, enabling young people to engage more deeply with…
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