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.
A new beginning . . .
A small tent for six people, no electricity, no money for food . . . it was no way to live, but it was reality for Katrina’s* family. “We lived in a tent,” Katrina says. “It was very crowded, all six of us cramped in a small place. It was very cold and uncomfortable. We didn’t have electricity. I washed…
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“God will be speaking to me directly in my language!”
The Ogbia people in Nigeria are looking forward to this spring season with much joy and celebration. Why? They have received God’s Word in their own mother tongue! Thanks to the faithfulness of caring partners, the Ogbia people dedicated the New Testament Bible with excitement and praise late last year. “I am very excited and happy. God will be speaking…
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“When I read this book, I feel God’s love in it.”
Luli*, a widow in China, doesn’t have much family left. Her husband recently passed away, and her adopted son left home, probably never to return. But Luli says she still has people she loves and can count on . . . GOD’S FAMILY. Luli attends a local church in her village to learn about God. She was thrilled when she…
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“Through His Word, I have received peace”
Andries* had a promising career as an officer in a South American army. But a series of bad decisions resulted in his discharge from the army and imprisonment. Helpless and desperate, Andries could only think of his wife and his son — his happy family had fallen apart in an instant. Then, one day, Andries met Sister Heilbronn, who worked…
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AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY AND BAYLOR UNIVERSITY STUDY SHOWS THE BENEFIT OF BIBLE-BASED TRAUMA HEALING
American Bible Society (ABS) and Baylor University today released a commissioned report studying the effectiveness of a Bible-based Trauma Healing Ministry program titled Healing the Wounded Heart. The program is administered in the United States jail and prison systems by American Bible Society and the Good News Jail & Prison Ministry. This five-session program facilitated by volunteers at Riverside Regional…
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Record Spring 2021 Issue
The Bible will soon retake its rightful place in the story of our nation when the Faith and Liberty Discovery Center opens its doors in historic Philadelphia. In this issue of Record, you’ll hear directly from some of the modern-day patriots who made this vision a reality. You’ll also read about a U.S. Navy Chaplain’s life-changing encounter with the Bible…
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