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.
“I now feel that my life has purpose.”
The people of Argentina were hit hard during the pandemic. Friends like you helped distribute 1 million New Testaments across South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Franco* received one. This is his story, in his own words. When the pandemic started, I lost my job. Almost all of my friends and family lost their jobs, and it became really…
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Providing Bibles to youth in Serbia
Marija* always longed to find happiness. Despite being surrounded by the natural beauty of Serbia, the beauty of life was passing her by as she struggled to find peace and love. Serbia is one of the poorest countries in Europe with almost one out of four people living in poverty, and the pandemic has made their economic situation worse. It’s…
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A child in Paraguay feels God’s love
When Marcel’s* parents separated, the young boy was crushed. His father moved away, leaving Marcel sad and lonely. He began to act out, struggling to make sense of his feelings. “I felt sad all the time,” Marcel remembers. He didn’t know if his father would ever come home again. There are millions of children across the world like Marcel, forced…
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Totally Transformed!
Kaleb* longed to know more about God. But if you placed a Bible in his hands, it would not have helped him. “I am illiterate,” the Ethiopian father of 10 explains. “Our church is far away and we walk for so many hours to get there. Since there is no one to properly read the Bible for us, we really…
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New Video Series from American Bible Society: Liana’s Favorite Books
“I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of a Library.” Jorge Luis Borges American Bible Society is delighted to announce the launch of a new online video series entitled “Liana’s Favorite Books,” starring the beloved curator of our vast biblical library, Dr. Liana Lupas. “My collection consists of just one book of which American Bible Society has…
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Former Marine Joins American Bible Society as New Executive Director of Philanthropy
American Bible Society extends a warm welcome to Matt Brock, who joins us as the Executive Director of Philanthropy for our Armed Services Ministry. Matt is an experienced leader with a wide range of expertise in fundraising and resource development. In his new role, he will focus on growing generosity and expanding ministry to our Military members, Veterans, and their…
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