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.
“I was very happy because it was my first Bible.”
Juan* is one of more than 1,000 students in Paraguay who received the Good News last year. Thanks to the audio Bibles, New Testament Scripture portions, and the JESUS Film that American Bible Society financial partners helped provide, these children were introduced to God’s love. For Juan, their graciousness couldn’t have come at a better time . . . By…
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Braille Bible Study Adapts to COVID-19
Few could have predicted just how much the COVID-19 pandemic would turn all our lives upside down. We are so grateful for our financial partners whose faithfulness has helped to ensure that people around the world have God’s Word to turn to for comfort and hope during these unprecedented times, both in traditional printed forms as well as in digital…
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God’s Word changes hearts in Bolivia.
Antonio* was not always the head of a happy family in Bolivia, and his wife and children did not always look at him with the love that they do now. “I used to be very unfair to my family,” Antonio says. “I was very authoritarian and never gave them any consideration. I was the only one who knew everything.” But…
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“The Bible is my life . . .”
Like too many Paraguayans, Francisco* and Maria* are well acquainted with suffering. When heavy rains caused massive flooding in the city of Asunción last year, they lost their home. Forced to leave the flood zone, they moved on to a rural town called Karaja Vuelta. But there, as Francisco explains, “We are eight people living in one house.” Francisco and…
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“My family and my life have changed.”
Camila* has a strong desire to serve God . . . even though her family doesn’t always understand. “I have three sons and one daughter. My family and children say I should leave the church. But I said, ‘No, I cannot.’ I want to continue forward with the Lord,” Camila says. Living in poverty in Argentina (the daily reality for…
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A near death experience…
Ruben* will tell you right away that he is a miracle . . . he almost died. “I had no oxygen. I was almost dead,” the 10-year-old explains. “I saw my soul going to Heaven. My mom started to pray and my soul returned to my body. And I am proof of what happened that day.” The young boy feels…
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