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.
History of Translation in China
More than 1.3 billion people speak some form of Chinese as their heart language. God's Word has been translated into Mandarin, as well as nine minority languages. But, there are 55 minority languages and an unknown number of dialects within each minority language. This means there are still millions of Chinese people waiting to hear God speak in their language.…
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The Celebration of a Generation
A Datooga woman at the Bible launch. Photo by Gregory Fisher, Hosanna Ministries/FCBH.The walls inside the tin-roofed and rough-hewn yellow brick church were draped with colorful flags. Generators pumped a steady hum to power the keyboard, speakers, microphones and rotating fans. A crowd of around 300 dressed in plaid regalia and multicolored dresses pressed in along the narrow wooden benches…
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Calling All Kids
An Egyptian boy waves his Kingo flag. Photo by Malorie Tull.The first thing that strikes you is the volume — the sound of thousands of children singing and clapping, as more and more stream in. For a moment, the heat and grime of the surrounding shantytown are forgotten. The amazing power of God's Word unleashes a palpable joy.Welcome to Egypt's…
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Always There in a Crisis
Soldiers unload supplies for Haitian earthquake victims (Photo courtesy of Water Mission International)“The thought of my pain, my homelessness, is bitter poison. I think of it constantly, and my spirit is depressed. Yet hope returns when I remember this one thing: The LORD's unfailing love and mercy still continue, fresh as the morning, as sure as the sunrise.” Lamentations 3.19-24…
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ABS and Bowery Mission Reach out to Homeless
In partnership with the Bowery Mission, the American Bible Society is reaching out to more than 15,000 homeless adults in New York City with programs that will empower their lives with the Word of God. During Thanksgiving, and in January, when record numbers of homeless people are often feeling their lowest, ABS is providing “God is Always With You” Scripture…
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Christmas Angels
Recipient of Angel Tree® gift. Photo by Timothy Walsh, Jr.Nine-year-old Elijah misses his daddy desperately. His mom took him to visit his dad in prison, but it overwhelmed Elijah and he never went back.The American Bible Society is joining forces with Angel Tree®, a program of Prison Fellowship, at Christmas to supply Scriptures to 40,000 children, like Elijah, and the…
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