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 is the first Bible I have ever received
Cambodia has a dark and painful history. As many as 2 million people — even entire families — died by execution, starvation, disease, and overwork from 1975-79 under the Khmer Rouge. Buddhism became the state religion, promoted in schools, holiday observances, and religious training. Currently, less than two percent of the population is Christian. But through your kindness, that number…
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“My parents abandoned me.”
When Sarath* thinks about the past, he remembers feeling deeply hurt, confused, hopeless, tired, and lonely. He recalls the pain of abandonment and rejection being so tangible that he hated himself and often wanted to take his own life. With conditions in Sri Lanka spiraling out of control over the past couple of years, Sarath’s parents decided to take their…
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Sharing the Bible While Doors Are Open
In some parts of the world, possessing a Bible, sharing your Christian faith . . . or even being a Christian is strictly forbidden. For many years, that has been the case in Azerbaijan. But more recently, some of those restrictions have eased. Now, the support of our generous partners is making it possible to give Bibles and Scripture resources…
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“This Bible changed my life.”
As a young man, Pastor Batsal* was plagued by alcoholism and often got into fights. In his words, his life was meaningless. He and his family are Sonaha, a very poor people group in Nepal made up of mostly Hindus who are hostile to Christianity. So when he gave his life to Christ in 1992, the reception at home was…
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“When I watch the Thai Sign Bible stories, I feel I am connected with God.”
The world is filled with many hidden obstacles, and many people do not realize the language barrier that people who are deaf face. While a Thai Bible is available, many Deaf believers in Thailand struggle to find Scripture in their heart language, Thai Sign Language. For many people who are deaf in Thailand, trying to read the Bible in Thai…
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“In this village, many people do not have their own Bible.”
Poverty and illiteracy are prominent obstacles to many living in rural Laos — including many Laotian Christians. Many faithful Laotians come from oppressed minority groups and do not have access to the Bibles they yearn for. This means that connecting with Scripture is yet another struggle they face. “In this village, many people do not have their own Bible,” says…
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