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.
This is the first Bible I have ever received
Cambodia has a dark and painful history. As many as 2 million people — even entire families — died by execution, starvation, disease, and overwork from 1975-79 under the Khmer Rouge. Buddhism became the state religion, promoted in schools, holiday observances, and religious training. Currently, less than two percent of the population is Christian. But through your kindness, that number…
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“At last, I have a Bible!”
Josiane* was a widow with two small children living in Togo, one of the poorest nations of the world. She used what little money she had for a small piece of land and a tiny house. She even started a small business to provide for her children. She remarried and had another child. Then Josiane became very ill. While she…
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“I didn’t know much about Jesus.”
Last year, our generous friends helped the Bible Society global network complete Scripture translations in 90 languages used by 794 million people — just over 10 percent of the world’s population! Despite the chaos of COVID-19, for the first time ever, 11 million people from Bangladesh to Myanmar — representing 48 language groups — now have access to the Bible…
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“The Bible is better than food.”
Amazing things happen when we work together for the cause of Christ. Desiring to distribute 1 million Bibles in Brazil, the Bible Society launched the outreach by giving away 375,000 New Testaments. The event was such a tremendous success that the churches in Brazil were inspired to raise additional funds locally — enough to provide an additional 625,000 New Testaments!…
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Ignite Your Faith with Letters from Paul
May you always be joyful in your union with the Lord. I say it again: rejoice! Philippians 4:4 GNT In this new video series from American Bible Society, you’ll ignite your faith with key passages from the letters of the apostle Paul. Featuring 14 short videos, this series contains engaging readings from some of the Bible’s best-known passages. Feel like…
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Bibles for Ukraine
“It feels like a movie about the end of the world.” That’s how Ukrainian Bible Society leader Anatoliy describes wartime in his home city of Kyiv. During this horrific year, he has ministered to everyone from terrified children to brave soldiers to grieving parents. How does he explain the resilience his people have shown in the face of death and…
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