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.
“To see the Bible is to see a ray of hope.”
After 30 years of service and three long war tours, Captain Perez* has seen the worst of humanity. “Every day you fight fire. That’s war every day. Explosions every day, every night. When bullets are flying, there is no discretion who they hit. You’re not safe anywhere,” he shares. “I’ve had people die all around me.” Perez says mental anguish…
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Changing lives in Togo with Scripture
Cherita* remembers the moment that changed her life — the moment she first heard God’s Word in her heart language. She wasn’t able to read very well, though she was trying to learn. The audio Bible allowed her to more fully understand and engage with God’s Word. “I was amazed when I heard the Bible and I believed in the…
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“I had found great treasures.”
Sadly, some people across the globe live in both spiritual and physical darkness. Many people who are blind or visually impaired have no access to God’s Word. With the help of our generous financial partners, we are working to change this by providing audio and Braille Scriptures to people like Mr. Shin* in Asia. “When I received the Braille Bible…
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Bringing hope to the people of Ukraine
The Ukraine crisis has become one of the bloodiest European conflicts since the early 1990s. Russia’s invasion into eastern Ukraine has not only displaced families, but it also continues to endanger lives. Fighting and landmines have already killed thousands. More than 2 million people had to flee their homes as refugees. The most densely populated and industrially productive part of…
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Bibles, Mugs, and Automobiles
“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23 ESV At its heart, Christianity is a free gift of God’s grace. It’s this simple truth that drives the ministry and philanthropy of American Bible Society financial partner and former employee Bruce Hoeger. “Christianity is the present,”…
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This World Trauma Day, 3 Ways to Spread Awareness and Healing
Trauma is a deep wound of the heart that hurts every part of our lives and makes us feel separated from God and others. It is often easier to acknowledge a visible, physical wound than the invisible wounds of the heart. But both need loving care from God and from those around us. October 17 is World Trauma Day. On…
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