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.
God’s Word Touches the Hearts of Vulnerable Americans
Juan* walked into a Bible study for members of a New York homeless shelter carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders. With disheveled hair and blood-shot eyes, Juan told the group he couldn’t take it anymore. Life was just too much.But as he heard the pastor talk about God’s unfailing love for him, Juan wept harder and began…
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“The Word of God brings comfort to soldiers.”
Throughout his 28 years in the armed forces, Charles King* carried a Bible in his cargo pocket. No stranger to combat tours in war zones, Charles relied on God’s Word to ease the tension and comfort him about his purpose.During some of his most treacherous assignments, Charles often found himself in countries where he didn’t speak the language. That’s when…
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Ugandan Woman Waits 13 Years for the “Book of Life”
Grace and her family grew up in a mountainous area of Uganda. The family of 10 lived in a small home with no electricity or running water, and Grace often had to travel far away to fetch water. When she was in sixth grade, Grace nearly drowned. She remembers waking and finding herself near the river bank, amazed she was…
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Reaching Hearts in Mexico through New Translations
Although Spanish is the official language, many people are shocked to discover that there are 68 language groups in Mexico. Of these, just seven have the full Bible. Mexicans whose mother tongue isn’t Spanish often have difficulty understanding God’s Word — and long to hear God speak to them in their heart language. In 2014, the Bible was translated in…
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Meeting the Critical Spiritual Needs of Our Nation’s Military
John*, a wounded Veteran, recently sent a thank you note to American Bible Society for Bible resources that “keep me going.”John doesn’t share much about how he was wounded, only that he has been disabled for 32 years. He says the Bible resources provided by the support of American Bible Society’s financial partners are so valuable. “They have given me…
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Thanking Bible Translators for their Life-changing Gift
Over 1,600 years ago, a man named St. Jerome translated the Bible into Latin. His efforts made Scripture more accessible to his contemporaries. September 30 was named International Translation Day in honor of St. Jerome, the “patron saint of translation.” It serves as a way to recognize translators who dedicate their lives to opening up languages for others to understand.…
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