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.
Hope on the Front Lines
From left to right are Shelley Breen, Leigh Cappillino and Denise Jones of Point of Grace.“A man's relationship with God tends to grow a lot closer during an experience like war. It is impossible to truly understand the incredible comfort and courage that a Bible brings during these trying times.”—First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Infantry Platoon LeaderOn their travels to and…
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Proclaiming God’s Word in Tanzania
In this listening group in Getarer, Tanzania, men and women sit on opposite sides of the church and listen to the Scriptures in Iraqw, their heart language.“The word of God is alive and active, sharper than any double-edged sword. . . . It judges the desires and thoughts of the heart.” – Hebrews 4.12 (GNT)It starts with a two-pound, black…
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Courage in the Congo
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China – A Hunger to Read
Teacher Zhang points out a difficult Chinese word from Matthew 11. Photo courtesy of UBS/China Partnership.Thousands of rural villagers, including an 80-year-old man in teacher Zhang's class, are learning to read by attending Scripture literacy classes. Since 2006, seven rounds of classes have been conducted, training some 25,000 villagers across rural Henan to read the Chinese Bible. “The response for…
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Truce of God
In 1817 Bibles were distributed to the crew of the USS John Adams, thus beginning a Scripture grant program to the armed services that continues today.Exactly 150 years ago, in 1861, at the outset of the war between the States, the ABS Board of Trustees determined to place a Bible or Testament in the hands of every soldier on the…
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Cookies for Bibles
Joanna Lothers, 8½, sold cookies at her father's office to raise money for Scripture distribution to the troops. Her mother, Laura Lothers, said, “Yes, she made a lot of cookies and sold them for $.25 each.” Dad, Michael Lothers, creates software for Wycliffe Bible Translators, so the folks at the office were supportive. Laura sent in the check for $64.19…
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