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.
Persevering to Translate God’s Word
Ngangela speakers in the African country of Angola have received a brand-new translation of the New Testament, thanks to the diligent work of local translators and the Bible Society! Translators persevered through technical difficulties, accidents, and illnesses to bring the Word of God to their people. “The translation took us 10 years of work. It was difficult, but I am…
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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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“Without the Bible, I could be a lost girl”
In Niger, West Africa, where many live under the pressure of poverty, violence, and terrorism, children often act out. Samira* was one of those children. “My life was a life of disobedience and rebellion against my parents,” she admits. But Samira found hope because of friends like you who help take the message of the Gospel to remote villages. With…
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“The Bible helped me to forgive”
As a young, married woman, Elise* lived a simple but peaceful life in Rwanda, where she was born. Then a violent civil war broke out and many people fled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to escape persecution. History would call this volatile period the Rwandan genocide. Just as Elise and her husband planned to run for their…
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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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“What a joy…”
Hundreds of Ellomwe speakers from across Malawi made the trek to celebrate the launch of the first full Bible in their language. The ecstatic group marched around town carrying a giant Bible replica. The official dedication ceremony featured traditional dances, singing, Scripture recitals, preaching, and drama. It was a celebration! “What a joy it was to share this moment with…
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