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.
“It was an answer from God.”
Nothing can cancel the Word of God — not even pandemics, cyclones, or terrorist attacks. But these are just a few of the hindrances encountered during the translation of two new Bibles launched in Mozambique. Thanks to the prayers and support of our caring friend, Bibles in the Xichangana and Emakhuwa languages are now available for millions of the unreached…
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“I have never owned a Bible.”
Mary* was overwhelmed with gratitude when she received the Bible our generous partners helped provide. “I have never owned a Bible,” she said, cradling it to her heart like something very precious. As she rejoiced and praised God, she said, “This for sure is a very big blessing to me at 66 years old!” Noticing Mary’s reaction, her longtime friend,…
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Visually Impaired Acholi Speakers Welcome Their New Bible
Late last year the first ever Braille Bible in Acholil language launched at an event in Uganda. The need for this full-Bible translation was great, and it was released to the thunderous applause of hundreds of Acholi-speaking attendees, many of whom were visually impaired. Richard Todwong, a Ugandan politician attending the launch, said, “Blind people have had to rely on…
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First Vili New Testament Celebrated In Congo
Believers in Congo rejoiced with the arrival of the first Vili New Testament late last year. After 15 years of translation efforts, hundreds of excited people attended the launch of the completed Scriptures. For thousands of Vili speakers, this is the first time they can read the Bible in their heart language. For others, the new translation will be both…
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“This Bible has changed my life so much.”
When the horrific Rwandan genocide began in 1994, Abel* and his family left everything behind as they fled for their lives. Sadly, Abel’s wife and three of his children did not survive. When Abel finally made his way to the safety of a refugee camp in Tanzania, a soldier there told him, “Even a dog here is better than a…
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First San Bible Arrives In Burkina Faso Amid Tense Times
The first Bible in the San Language arrived with joy and ceremony in Burkina Faso. Over a quarter of a million people speak San, many of whom live in Burkina Faso and neighboring countries. Before the San Bible, believers who only spoke San relied on community translators to connect with their faith in their heart language. Now, they are closer…
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