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.
“My son has now become a devoted follower of Christ.”
Even though she has faced many difficulties, Ling* is happy to be a longtime believer. When she first turned to the Bible 40 years ago, most Chinese churches convened only as house gatherings, and there were barely any Christian resources in her community. Even her husband did not share her faith at first, and later, she would struggle to share…
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The Bible is changing lives for women in jail
“How many of you need a Bible?” Chaplain Judy Bratten asks when she greets a group of new female inmates. Over the past four decades, the number of incarcerated women in the United States has dramatically increased. The majority have experienced physical or sexual trauma in their past, and futile attempts to ease their pain result in the most frequent…
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“Because of the Bible, I realize that God loves me a lot.”
Seeing Dijana’s* warm smile as she holds her children’s Bible makes it hard to imagine the difficulties she faces growing up in southern Serbia. Poverty and discrimination create overwhelming barriers for Roma children, causing many to grow up with poor health, poor education, and even illiteracy. But through our partners compassionate support, they are helping place children’s Bibles into the…
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Watch 40 years of Deaf History Come to Life!
For most of human history, there was no Scripture in sign language. But about 40 years ago, efforts began to translate the entire Bible into American Sign Language. This translation project, which was led by Deaf Missions and supported by American Bible Society and other faithful partner organizations, was completed in 2020—over a decade ahead of schedule! Today, an estimated…
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Liana’s Favorite Books: Episode 13
In this episode of “Liana’s Favorite Books,” Dr. Liana Lupas takes you on a tour of the first printed English Bible, commonly known as the Coverdale Bible. Printed in 1535, this Bible was translated by Miles Coverdale. Coverdale was the first British translator to translate the entire text of Scripture into English. He was not proficient in Hebrew or Greek,…
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4 Ways to Celebrate Women’s History Month with American Bible Society
This Women’s History Month, we thank God for women around the world who advanced the Bible cause—and those who continue to do so today! Here are four ways that everyone can celebrate this month with free resources from American Bible Society! Spend Time Studying the Lives of Biblical Women God’s Word shares stories of how ordinary people did extraordinary things…
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