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.
“People are looking for Bibles!”
The demand for Bibles has dramatically increased in Ukraine since the war began two years ago. Our brothers and sisters on the ground there have distributed nearly one million Bibles and practical aid to hurting, frightened people. After two Bible Society offices in two different cities were damaged by shelling, the need for Bibles became even greater. Anatoliy Raychynets, Deputy…
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The Bible Changed Her Life in her Darkest Hour
Edeline* is one of many who leave their homes in Haiti to search for a better life in the Dominican Republic. The challenges Edeline faced brought her to depression, and the pandemic only worsened conditions for her. Unfortunately, she was part of nearly 40 percent of people in the Dominican Republic who face poverty and cannot afford Scripture — keeping…
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“The Bible Was Like a Christmas Present to Me!”
Bertrand* has known fear and suffering throughout his life. Several of his siblings were killed under mysterious circumstances. He says, “We all suspect the witchcraft that was going on in our neighborhood at the time. This tragedy ruined my whole life. I’m in fear everywhere I go, in everything I do.” Voodoo, sorcery, and witchcraft are common in Haiti, and…
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Changing Lives for Eternity through the Bible
Last year, our generous friends helped the Bible Society global network distribute 166.4 million Bibles and Scripture resources to people eager to receive God’s Word and learn about Jesus. Through Bibles, New Testaments, Gospel booklets, Bible internet downloads, audio Bibles, Braille Bibles, and more, lives are being transformed for eternity. Here are just a few of the grateful testimonies we…
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National Church Leaders say YES!
Orlando, Fla. Ministry leaders from across the whole Church—Evangelical, Protestant, Greek Orthodox and Catholic—gathered here from Nov. 7-9 for the Uncover Summit, sponsored by the Forum of Bible Agencies-North America.The conference was indeed a summit—a mountaintop experience in which attendees dedicated themselves to Uncover the Word,™ a national movement of people who are committing themselves to the daily practice of…
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Living the Gospel
Photo by Malorie TullNabil*, on staff with one of the Bible Societies in the Holy Land, describes the work there as “sowing seed on rocky ground.” “But the Seed is being sown,” Nabil declared, “because we are bringing them the living Gospel.” He went on to explain, “We provide the Scripture, and as we do, we demonstrate who Jesus is…
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