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.
Peru: God’s Word Feeds Hungry Families
One year ago, an earthquake shook eight rural communities of Peru, leaving several hundred Peruvians without a home. The disaster was especially debilitating for a region already accustomed to poverty; more than 17 percent of children under the age of five in Peru suffer from chronic malnutrition. In response, Peruvian Bible Society is meeting the physical and spiritual needs of…
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Greece: Study Bible for Greek Christians on the Horizon
A Greek Study Bible is in production to help Orthodox Christians in Greece and around the world engage with God’s Word. This project will produce, for the first time ever, a Bible text with study notes for Greek-speaking Orthodox Christians. The New Testament will be completed in 2016.This new Bible will reach Greece during a difficult season. Suicide rates have…
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No Language Left Behind
Arfon Jones saw something strange as he biked along narrow lanes in the lush countryside of Wales. The Welsh landscape, normally speckled with green trees and white sheep, displayed an enormous pink tent—like a circus big top. But the huge pink pavilion hardly surprised Jones. In fact, he had been looking for it. He smiled, parked his bike and entered…
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Pray Around the World
Bible Societies around the world are helping to spread God’s message of hope and love with those who need it mos . Here are prayer requests from a select group of Bible Societies that ask you to lift them up in prayer.IraqPlease pray for the people of Iraq as ISIS, an extremistmilitant group, continues to make Iraq an incredibly dangerous…
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Healing Flows from Jordan
When Ameer* crawled into the cool linens of his bed, he was in Jordan. Rosy whiffs of geraniums wafted through the white stone windows of the Christian retreat center where he slept. Peace permeated the air.But as Ameer drifted off to sleep, his mind raced home to Syria. The anxiety of walking wartorn streets made his stomach clench as he…
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Ordinary Faith, Extraordinary Results
The story of Art Borden’s life reads like an impressive resume of international Christian ministry.From establishing national Bible Societies in seven Latin American countries to holding various leadership positions at American Bible Society to serving as president of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability, Art has labored tirelessly to strengthen God’s Kingdom around the world.But for Art, genuine Christian service…
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