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 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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Introducing the Warfighter’s Study Bible
American Bible Society is proud to introduce the new Warfighter’s Study Bible. Designed by our Armed Services Ministry with our Military members and Veterans in mind, this study edition includes Military-specific resources to guide our nation’s bravest heroes in God’s Word. The Newest Chapter in Two Centuries of Service From our earliest years, American Bible Society has served our nation’s…
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“God’s Word . . . ministered daily to me in the minefields.”
Naval Officer Russell Bennett* served on a mine countermeasures ship during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He and his crew hunted and neutralized Iraqi mines. Early in the deployment, Bennett recalls, “As I considered the small size of my ship compared to the size of the explosive blast from those detonated mines, I felt fear for the first time…
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“This Bible became like a closest friend . . .”
Finding the resources to live a faithful life is difficult for many people like Adama* in Burkina Faso. More than 40 percent of the population in this country lives below the poverty line, and the lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has severely impaired living conditions for many. In addition, Christians are persecuted, and many need their own Bibles to…
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