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.
10 Years of the Digital Bible Library
If you own a smartphone, God’s Word is probably just a tap away, thanks to popular apps like the Bible App. In the past decade, God’s Word has exploded across digital platforms, making Scripture more accessible to more people than ever before. What you might not know is that many digital Bible providers depend on one massive Scripture database to…
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“These Bibles are like manna from Heaven.”
The Good News of Jesus Christ is heading to the unreached in the Arabian Peninsula and around the world through Bibles and Christmas booklets, thanks to friends like you. This December, in addition to providing Bibles, our partners will help distribute a Christmas booklet in 11 different languages. This booklet will give the reader a basic understanding of who Jesus…
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“The Bible changed me.”
Lieutenant Rick Johnson* spent a lot of time in the military. “I went in a teenager and came out a grandpa,” he jokes. “I served under five presidents.” Rick served in different positions, such as combat engineer and infantry squad leader, in places like Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He was among the first to land in Kuwait during the Gulf…
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“I prayed for God to send a sign.”
For Juan* and countless others who live in Bolivia, the pandemic was devastating. So many in this region were hungry for hope and guidance. Bolivia is already one of the poorest countries in Latin America. The pandemic plunged the economy into a deep recession that led to increased poverty. During this challenging time, Juan lost his job after a painful…
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GOD HAS ENTERED THE CONVERSATION
As virtual meetings became more commonplace in 2020, the Bible Society saw a wonderful opportunity for believers in Latin America: hosting a webinar series that offered teaching about biblical topics. Church leaders in nine Spanish-speaking countries realized that online platforms gave them the opportunity to share valuable biblical knowledge with eager participants scattered in towns and cities throughout the region.…
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“It was his first Bible.”
Heroes come in all sizes . . . even small ones. Over 2 million children in the United States have had a parent deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan. At least 19,000 of their parents have been wounded in action. More than 2,000 have lost a parent to war. Like their parents, these boys and girls are heroes too. That’s why…
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