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.
Give Hope on Giving Tuesday
At its heart, the Bible is good news about God’s gift to us in Jesus Christ. Through his Word, God introduces himself as the all-powerful creator of everything (Jeremiah 32:17). Yet he also shows himself to be the loving heavenly Father who gave his own Son to save sinners (John 3:16). Through Jesus, everyone who believes receives the free gift…
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Changemaker: John Erickson
The Changemakers Series is designed to inform and inspire you with stories of ordinary people who dedicated their lives to spreading God’s Word around the world. Today, meet John Erickson, who served American Bible Society and United Bible Societies with the bold vision of reaching people in even the most difficult places with God’s Word. Since 1816, thousands of men…
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Liana’s Favorite Books: Episode 9
In this episode of “Liana’s Favorite Books,” Dr. Liana Lupas shows off the hidden wonders of the Spanish “Bear Bible,” which was published in 1569. It was the first Spanish Bible printed with the Old and New Testaments in a single volume. Translated by a Spanish refugee named Casiodoro de Reina, this version—known as the Reina-Valera translation—is still the most…
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“My dream of owning a Bible . . . has come true.”
Ghana’s pre-pandemic growth halted when COVID-19 hit, and many Ghanaians still face challenges from its ongoing effects. About one in four people in Ghana live in poverty, and recent global conflicts and economic inflation are increasing the prices of food, manufacturing materials, and other key commodities. It can be difficult for many believers to acquire a Bible on their own.…
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“These Bibles have been an absolute blessing.”
Chaplains around the world are very thankful for the Bibles and Scripture resources provided to our heroic Service Members, enabling them to learn about the Good News of Jesus Christ and grow in their relationship with Him. In the past year, our friends have helped provide Bibles and Scripture resources to nearly 2,500 military Chaplains worldwide! “These Bibles have been…
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“That Bible helped me.”
When Master Sergeant William Johnson* was medically discharged in 2020 with chronic Lyme Disease, he was leaving behind a decades-long military career that spanned three branches of service: the Marine Corps, the Army National Guard, and the Air Force National Guard. The year before his discharge, Johnson began to long for the relationship with Jesus that he’d walked away from…
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