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.
Wow! First Bibles in 700 Languages
In August 2020, the number of languages with full Bible translations hit 700 for the first time. We celebrate that more than 5.7 billion people—or around 80 percent of the global population—now have the full Bible in their heart language. At this milestone moment, we thank God for the promise He makes in Isaiah 55:11—that as His Word goes forth,…
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Providing Hope Through First Bibles
Flora* was so brokenhearted that she stopped talking and eating. As a very young child, she lost both her parents in an accident. Shortly after, her sister also died. Flora wept all day and was afraid no one would protect her or take care of her. But God had His hand on this hurting little girl from West Africa. Not…
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Even Heroes Need Help Sometimes
Many of our American heroes are returning home from the frontlines with broken bodies and spirits. Too many struggle with loneliness, depression, and physical pain. They are in real need of encouragement. The generous support of our financial partners helps provide Bibles, Scripture resources, and more to lift up our U.S. Veterans. God’s Word can bring hope and comfort. Here’s…
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Revival among the Troops!
Here’s some exciting news! We’ve heard reports lately of how God is using the Bibles and Scripture resources provided by our financial partners to spark a revival among our Troops! “There are reports that I’ve been receiving from the field out there, that there is a stirring of the Spirit of God in some of these training bases right now,”…
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Discovering God in a former communist country
Ersi* grew up as an enemy of the state in her own country. Her father was a political prisoner in Eastern Europe for a decade, so Ersi and her family struggled to survive. As enemies in their own country, they barely scraped by in poor living conditions. Luxuries like owning a copy of God’s Word were forbidden. It was actually…
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A near death experience…
Ruben* will tell you right away that he is a miracle . . . he almost died. “I had no oxygen. I was almost dead,” the 10-year-old explains. “I saw my soul going to Heaven. My mom started to pray and my soul returned to my body. And I am proof of what happened that day.” The young boy feels…
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