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.
“It was an answer from God.”
Nothing can cancel the Word of God — not even pandemics, cyclones, or terrorist attacks. But these are just a few of the hindrances encountered during the translation of two new Bibles launched in Mozambique. Thanks to the prayers and support of our caring friend, Bibles in the Xichangana and Emakhuwa languages are now available for millions of the unreached…
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“The Word Of God Changed My Life Completely.”
For many believers living in Angola, obstacles often come between them and the chance to hold and cherish their own Bibles. A lack of infrastructure has kept small towns and roadless areas wanting for Scripture. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, reaching those in distant regions became even more difficult. A dedicated believer, Catherine*, once had her own Bible…
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“This Bible changed my life.”
As a young man, Pastor Batsal* was plagued by alcoholism and often got into fights. In his words, his life was meaningless. He and his family are Sonaha, a very poor people group in Nepal made up of mostly Hindus who are hostile to Christianity. So when he gave his life to Christ in 1992, the reception at home was…
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“I have never owned a Bible.”
Mary* was overwhelmed with gratitude when she received the Bible our generous partners helped provide. “I have never owned a Bible,” she said, cradling it to her heart like something very precious. As she rejoiced and praised God, she said, “This for sure is a very big blessing to me at 66 years old!” Noticing Mary’s reaction, her longtime friend,…
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“The only thing that could reach my heart was the Word of God.”
Something amazing is happening in the most dangerous prisons in Central America — violent gang members are renouncing their sinful ways and committing their lives to Christ. It’s a true Bible revival! And our friends like you are providing the Scriptures that are changing these men’s lives. Men like Diego* . . . Diego describes the way he was living…
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Visually Impaired Acholi Speakers Welcome Their New Bible
Late last year the first ever Braille Bible in Acholil language launched at an event in Uganda. The need for this full-Bible translation was great, and it was released to the thunderous applause of hundreds of Acholi-speaking attendees, many of whom were visually impaired. Richard Todwong, a Ugandan politician attending the launch, said, “Blind people have had to rely on…
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