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.
Our First Bible: 20 Years Later
Have you ever wanted to ride in a time machine? Today you can! Back in the year 2002, the Wichí people of northern Argentina received the Bible in their heart language for the very first time. Twenty years later, their community has been totally transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ. So, allow these grateful souls in the Wichí community…
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The Born Again Thief
Abraham’s anxious eyes scanned the wide dirt lanes of his village. If only he could find a place to hide. A hiding place wouldn’t be so hard to find in the city, where endless rows of paved streets and tall, colorful buildings could shield him from suspicious eyes. Here, most people knew who he was. What if the villagers recognized…
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Bibles for the Brave
Q: Tell us a little about yourself, T.J.! A: I live in Kentucky and have attended the same Christian school since I was in preschool. One of my favorite hobbies is to collect animal bones and rocks. I play soccer, wrestling, and football. I have one little brother. My favorite subjects in school are spelling and social studies. When I…
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Record Fall 2022 Issue
This issue of Record magazine is full of inspiring stories of salvation. In it, you’ll meet brave Ukrainians sharing God’s hope with others in an hour of darkness. You’ll meet a people group in Argentina who put an end to tribal warfare after receiving the Bible in their heart language. You’ll meet a prodigal thief who planned to rob his…
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Basic Spiritual Training
Basic Combat Training in not easy. In fact, the 10 weeks may be the toughest thing the Soldiers will accomplish during their lives. Trainees going through BCT will undergo physical and mental transformations ... They will face their fears as they learn to work as a team. They will become emotionally, mentally, and morally resilient ... They will become American…
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Changemaker: Cesar Chavez
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 Cesar Chavez, a Hispanic labor organizer whose strong Catholic faith and belief in nonviolence guided his advocacy for migrant farm workers. A Foundation of Faith Cesar Chavez was born in 1927 in…
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