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.
God’s Word Brings Healing to Domestic Abuse Victims
At age 23, Abigail* and her husband struggled to provide food and basic necessities for their two small children. The difficulties they faced took a toll on their marriage. But then Abigail received her first Bible in her heart language.“After learning the will of God through His Word, we started praying and asked God to provide for us. In a…
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Reaching Hearts in Mexico through New Translations
Although Spanish is the official language, many people are shocked to discover that there are 68 language groups in Mexico. Of these, just seven have the full Bible. Mexicans whose mother tongue isn’t Spanish often have difficulty understanding God’s Word — and long to hear God speak to them in their heart language. In 2014, the Bible was translated in…
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“I only find comfort and company reading the Bible.”
“For Daniel Ramirez, a resident of Montevideo, the largest city in Uruguay, the loneliness hit him after his wife died. She had been everything to Daniel. Unable to have children, their lives together meant everything to them.Daniel and his wife were homebodies. Instead of joining and attending a church, they preferred listening to sermons and teachings on Christian radio. Church…
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Peruvian Christian Finds Freedom from Depression in Scripture
Yessica had been a churchgoer for years. Each week, she sat in the church and listened to her pastor preach. While listening to the sermons, she felt close to God. But as soon as she left the building, she forgot God’s words in the busyness of daily life as a schoolteacher. Work, studies, and other commitments did not satisfy her.…
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“It was a special moment … to receive my own first Bible.”
Ernesto Castellen grew up in a tough neighborhood in Suriname. He lived with his mother and grandmother in a neighborhood full of crime and bad influences.Ernesto struggled to survive not knowing the hope and love God’s Word can offer. And Ernesto was not alone … almost half the people in Suriname are affected by poverty.Young people like Ernesto know little…
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Delivering Good News to Spiritually Starved Cuba
After many years of being restricted to Bible distribution, the church in Cuba is growing rapidly. Despite these years of growth, it has not been unusual for churches in Cuba to have only a handful of Bibles that must be shared.That’s why American Bible Society continues to share Scriptures in this spiritually starved area. “This is the time to equip…
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