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 Bible Translation Milestone!
Over the past five years, first Scripture translations were completed in 154 languages used by 186 million people, including 57 million people who saw the full Bible in their heart language for the first time. “The generosity of supporters across the world and the dedication of Bible translators… has made Scripture available in the languages of an incredible 1.7 billion…
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Unstoppable joy!
Life has been difficult and the future uncertain for those living in the shadow of the volcano Manaro Voui on the South Pacific island of Ambae. Manaro Voui spewed ash and sulfur a few years back, and thousands had to flee from their homes to neighboring islands. The consignment of 1,000 New Testaments had just arrived for a Bible launch…
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American Bible Society and Harvard Researchers Partner to Quantify the Impact of COVID-19
In a new research report, American Bible Society’s State of the Bible 2020 data is used to assess the impact of COVID-19 on people’s lives in the U.S. The report, entitled “National Well-Being Measures Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Online Samples” and authored by Tyler J. VanderWeele Ph.D. of Harvard University, Jeffery Fulks Ph.D. and John Farquhar Plake…
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Persevering to Translate God’s Word
Ngangela speakers in the African country of Angola have received a brand-new translation of the New Testament, thanks to the diligent work of local translators and the Bible Society! Translators persevered through technical difficulties, accidents, and illnesses to bring the Word of God to their people. “The translation took us 10 years of work. It was difficult, but I am…
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“The Bible means eternal life . . .”
Malindi* thought her life was challenging enough when her husband walked out on her and their eight children. She was a single mom forced to work and provide for her children in Zambia, an extremely poor region of the world. They lived in a crowded compound with no running water, no electricity, and poor sanitation. She didn’t think life could…
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Bibles on the Brink
On a typical Sunday morning in America, pews, auditorium chairs, and even movie theatre seats are filled with believers worshiping God. In the hallways before service, hugs and news are shared over coffee and, if you’re lucky, donuts. In early 2020, that all changed. When fellowship and hope were direly needed, churches were required to cancel services or move them…
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