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.
“THIS BIBLE, TO ME, IS A PRECIOUS TREASURE.”
With a bright smile and her new Bible in hand, Samara* announced, “I decided to follow Jesus!” At 16 years old, Samara had never owned a Bible before. Thanks to partners like you, that changed the day she attended an evangelistic outreach near her town in Central Africa. She was so happy to have a Bible of her own. Now,…
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“THE AUDIO BIBLE IS ALWAYS WITH ME.”
Gwyn’s* husband passed away after just one year of marriage. Becoming a widow at such a young age was agonizing. “There were no words that could describe my pain at that time,” she recalls. But Gwyn’s husband planted the seed of God’s Word in her heart, even though she was reluctant to trust an unseen God. Her life has been…
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“I BECAME A NEW CHRISTIAN.”
In Tumbalá, a small mountain village in the southern tip of Mexico, people from the community gathered recently to watch the JESUS Film. As the story of Jesus’s life flickered through the darkness in his native Chol language, Emilio’s* heart was changed. Afterward, thanks to friends like you, Emilio was given his first Bible, translated into his heart language. He…
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Troubled Times Call for Peacemakers
If you’ve been following the news about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, you might be feeling as troubled as I am. My emotions are in turmoil. Anger rises at yet another act of violence. Grief settles in as I ponder the gap between our current reality and the world we wish to see. Anxiety creeps in about…
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PROVIDING CHILDREN’S BIBLES FOR OUR MILITARY FAMILIES
Sarah’s* husband is a Marine Corps Infantry Officer who has been deployed many times to extremely dangerous regions of the world. The couple has four active, growing children, so they were very happy to discover the Bible Society’s Hero Squad outreach, which provides military families with children’s Bibles, devotionals, and other Scripture resources with the help of dedicated partners like…
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YOU ARE HELPING TO BRING YOUNG SOLDIERS TO CHRIST
The transition from civilian life to a military environment is very difficult, and new recruits face a variety of physical and mental challenges. With many wars looming, they are suddenly faced with thoughts about eternity. The special military Bibles you help provide as a faithful partner are a tremendous blessing to them. Many of our young military heroes come to…
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