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.
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of a Bible Legend
On December 7, 2020, Dr. Barclay Moon Newman, a beloved former employee and scholar of American Bible Society, passed away at the age of 89. Among his many lasting contributions to the mission of American Bible Society, Dr. Newman was Chair and Chief Translator of the Contemporary English Version (CEV) of the Bible, first published in 1995. He was also…
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“Out of my darkness, I have found light!”
Have you ever wanted something so badly that you would give up anything for it? Peng* did. She was so hungry to know God through His Word that she gave up her sight. Over 10 years ago, a neighbor invited Peng to church. There, she discovered Jesus Christ, “the light of my world,” she says. Because Bibles are not easily…
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“I was very happy because it was my first Bible.”
Juan* is one of more than 1,000 students in Paraguay who received the Good News last year. Thanks to the audio Bibles, New Testament Scripture portions, and the JESUS Film that American Bible Society financial partners helped provide, these children were introduced to God’s love. For Juan, their graciousness couldn’t have come at a better time . . . By…
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“I was furious.”
Angry doesn’t begin to describe Yuhao’s* feelings. “I was furious. I sent my adult son away to the university so he could be educated and succeed in life,” Yuhao says. “He came home a year into his education and informed me he was a Christian! I was disgusted. I told him that only handicapped and poor and dirty people here…
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New Bible Program to Support Military Children
American Bible Society’s Armed Services Ministry today announced the launch of a new program, Hero Squad, to show children of the Military the support of a grateful nation. Through donor commitments, the program will provide a welcome box as well as four annual gift packages to children with a parent serving in the Military. These seasonal, quarterly boxes include an…
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Gulf migrant workers turn to God
Like many in the Persian Gulf, the coronavirus has drastically changed the lives of approximately 1.5 million Telugu-speaking Indian migrants. These Gulf states workers are among the most vulnerable to the coronavirus and are suffering. Seeing a great need, the Bible Society has begun distributing a new booklet in Telugu and English to help Gulf migrant workers turn to God…
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