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.
Record Fall 2018 Issue
For 200 years, Record magazine has been recording stories of how the Bible radically changes people’s lives for the better. In this issue, you’ll hear how your gifts and prayers are bringing God’s peace to members of our Armed Services, God’s hope to America’s next generation, and God’s forgiveness to prisoners in Ethiopia—all through the power of Scripture. Download this…
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Simply to Thy Cross I Cling
“I fled with nothing, absolutely nothing.”Richard is a refugee in Uganda. Underneath his warm smile and soft eyes, Richard harbors memories of the Job-like suffering he endured in his homeland of Burundi. Two years ago, Richard was captured by violent soldiers from a neighboring tribe. They beat and tortured Richard. “They were looking for me just because we were not…
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Vulnerable Syrians Cling to the Promise of God’s Word
Victor* lost all the family he’s ever known. He worked in a shoe shop, but he lost his job as well. Now 77 years old, he moved into a nursing home some years ago when he had nowhere else to go. There Victor found comfort and belonging through his Bible and his daily visits to church.He was devastated when the…
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“I am surprised to hear Jesus speaking in my language.”
For 88 years, Ataners Mollel waited. A shepherd in rural East Africa, he waited for hope, for peace, and for Good News. Now through American Bible Society’s special ministry outreach in Tanzania, Mollel’s wait has ended. Mollel’s journey of faith began when he saw the JESUS Film. He was so moved by the Gospel that he agreed to lead a…
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“I could finally read the Bible translated in my language.”
Bangou grew up in a large family that practiced idolatry. While he considered himself a Christian, he had not yet read the Bible. “Without a Bible, I could not move forward in faith,” he says. “I lived my Christian life the way I wanted by ignorance.”It would have been easy for Bangou to continue down a path of idolatry. But…
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Providing Scriptures to Meet the Needs of Troops and Veterans
During more than a dozen deployments in 24 years as a Military pilot, James Carter* was no stranger to hostile environments. The newly retired sergeant relied on his Bible to bring him comfort while overseas. “Sometimes when you’re in one of those cold, dark places … you’ll be amazed where a Bible will pop up,” he says. “And that moment…
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