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Seeking to Understand America’s Relationship with the Bible

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.

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Record Christmas 2017 Issue

Thanks to supporters like you, people around the world are seeing, hearing, and experiencing the power of God's Word. Cynthia, a teenager from Suriname, tells how everything changed when she met Jesus and got a Bible. Bible-based trauma healing is leading widows in Rwanda to bring their grief to Jesus and find joy. There's a new wave of Bible reading…

Record Fall 2017 Issue

American Bible Society's faithful partners have been sharing God's Word with U.S. military members and their families for 200 years and counting. Bible-based trauma healing is transforming broken lives in Uganda. A new Oral Bible translation is bringing God's Word to life in rural Namibia. Download this issue

Record Spring 2017 Issue

After 100 years of waiting, China's East Lisu people finally have the Bible in their heart language. Scripture listening groups are changing lives in Rwanda. A new method of Bible study is taking off in the United States. Download this issue

Record Winter 2017 Issue

In India, translators are bringing God's Word to rural language groups. A trauma healing staff member reflects on her time in the Middle East. God's Word is stirring up an underground revival in Algeria. Download this issue

Record Fall 2016 Issue

Letters from American service members display how God's Word is changing lives on the front lines of the U.S. Military. A new Scripture translation is transforming communities in Botswana . American Bible Society celebrates its 200th anniversary. Download this issue

Record Spring 2016 Issue

In China, translators are bringing God's Word to the rural church. A partnership reached thousands of Catholic pilgrims in Philadelphia. Video and audio Bibles help oral communities engage with God's Word. Download this issue

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“All who call out to the Lord will be saved. How can people have faith in the Lord and ask him to save them, if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear, unless someone tells them?”

Romans 10:13–14 CEV