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.
God’s Word in a Warzone
The air in Kyiv is heavy. Black smoke billows from the smoldering ruins of a children’s hospital. Bursts of gunfire ring throughout the city, punctuated by explosions. Air raid sirens wail constantly. The streets are littered with chunks of concrete; some are stained with blood. This is the grim reality of war—difficult for us to look at or name. For…
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War and Peace in Armenia
First came the pandemic. Then came the war. For the people of Armenia, the battle against COVID-19 was crippling. The outbreak of war with Azerbaijan was like pouring gasoline on a fire. “The church was not ready to serve during the pandemic,” says Bible Society of Armenia’s Marianna Apresyan. “Then something worse happened, something we haven’t seen in our worst…
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“Now Our Lord Jesus Speaks Walak!”
Written by Anwar Tjen, the Head of Bible Translation for Indonesian Bible Society —- Tears of joy were streaming down their faces. They were praying and waiting at the entrance of their village in Papua—the easternmost province of Indonesia. The Walak people, with their community and church leaders, had been waiting for the arrival of the Indonesian Bible Society’s team…
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7 Places Where You Brought the Bible
1. The Markets of Uganda Your love and support brought God’s Word to a colorful marketplace outside of Uganda’s capital city of Kampala. New Bibles were provided to people who had never owned their own Bible before. These joyous Bible recipients asked our Bible Society partners in Uganda to pass along an important message to you: “Send our big, heartfelt…
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Hidden in Their Hearts
A young man named Eliseo stands on a sloping hillside in Guatemala. He smiles as adults and children, eager to hear his words, gather around him. From memory, he begins to tell the ancient story of Cain and Abel. In his voice, the emotions of the story run like threads. When Cain murders Abel, Eliseo hits his fist against his…
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Q&A with Two of Your Fellow Kingdom Builders
Meet Osvaldo and Deborah Gratacós, two passionate supporters of American Bible Society like you. Debbie currently serves on the Board of American Bible Society. She is the founder and CEO of DEVAL LLC, where Osvaldo now serves as president and chief investment officer following his role as a vice president at the World Bank Group. Born in Puerto Rico, Osvaldo…
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