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.
One Body: Race and the Church
“It is through faith that all of you are God’s children in union with Christ Jesus…. You are all one in union with Christ Jesus.” Galatians 3:26, 28 The Bible teaches us to love one another (John 13:34). It teaches us that we all belong to one body (1 Corinthians 12:26). It tells us to follow God’s command to be…
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Couponing for the Kingdom
I’m just a simple person, living a simple life,” says Beverly Emil. In the world’s eyes, that might seem true. But from a Christian perspective, 84-year-old Beverly is a hero. Beverly is retired from a successful, forty-year career as a Registered Nurse for two hospitals in Minnesota and Colorado. Now a senior citizen, Beverly receives a comfortable retirement income, but…
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5 Bible Truths to Declare when Fearful of COVID-19
The year 2020 has been filled with loss: loss of loved ones, loss of jobs, loss of community. More than ever, we need the comfort of God’s Word. To that end, we’ve made a list of scriptural truths that you can declare whenever your situation feels overwhelming. If it seems like only God can solve your problems, that’s because He…
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Record Fall 2020 Issue
In 2020, COVID-19 wreaked havoc on ministry around the world, yet God used His Word to bring comfort in the midst of people’s loneliness and grief. In this special COVID-19 spiritual relief issue of Record, read how Christians have shared the Bible in crises throughout history and how Bible Societies around the world today are sharing the peace of Scripture…
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Bringing Christ’s Healing Touch to the Suffering
In the midst of a pandemic, Tropical Cyclone Harold hit the South Pacific, devastating four Island nations – Solomon Islands, Fiji, Tonga, and Vanuatu. Thirty-two lives were lost and approximately 300 were injured. The dual impact of the pandemic and cyclone will have a lasting impact on these countries. With 80% of the population being Christians, many families found themselves…
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Celebrating God’s Word!
After many years of waiting, a group of excited Agaw people gathered in Ethiopia to celebrate a once-in-a-lifetime event — the launch of the New Testament in their heart language. Many of the 300,000 Agaw people group have come to know Jesus Christ, but they had NEVER had the Word of God in Xamtanga, the language that speaks to their…
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