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.
Now I Understand the Importance of Forgiveness!
Struggling to survive on about $1 a day, many in the West African nation of Togo face constant poverty and hunger. Sadly, the hunger felt in their empty stomachs is matched only by the pain in their hearts — for physical and spiritual nourishment are equally as difficult to come by. Growing up in one of Togo’s remote villages, Florence*…
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Pursuing the Unity of God in Today’s Fractured World
The Scriptures paint beautiful images of God’s people from every tribe and nation joining together to worship the living God. Revelation 7 gives us an amazing picture of various cultures, languages, societies, and tribes all blending together in the unity and harmony that comes from being part of God’s family. Before Him, every single person, regardless of ethnicity, race, dialect,…
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Sergey finds the promise of God’s Word
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly everyone around the world. Yet God’s grace and love continually shine through even the darkest of clouds. This is how one man in Ukraine found the truth of the Bible, thanks to our generous partners. Sergey*, 79, lives on the 14th floor of an apartment building where he has been bedridden for over a…
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The greatest gift…
Brad Connor* accepted Christ into his life when he was a child. But he never really grew in his faith. That all changed when he joined the Navy. “In boot camp I received a Military Bible from American Bible Society,” Connor recalls. “It was the greatest gift from the military and a pivotal moment in my life.” Throughout his training,…
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America’s Best Hope: The Bible
The riot at the U.S. Capitol last week was a terrible tragedy, and it is inconsistent with our core values as Americans and Christians. The escalating polarization and political unrest in our nation are extremely disturbing, and we join Christians everywhere in praying for peace. At this disruptive moment, this burning question from a former American Bible Society president echoes…
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The family she longed for…
Kelsey* never knew a loving family. She arrived at Kenya’s New Hope Orphanage when she was just 2 years old after her mother and father died. She remembers how painful it was to see happy families and hear about the families of her classmates. Some of the children were cruel and made fun of Kelsey for being an orphan. “I…
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