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.
FINDING HOPE IN A TROUBLED WORLD
Why is American Bible Society sharing God’s Word with people of all ages in every corner of the world? To bring the love and healing available in Scripture to waiting hands and hearts — so many may soon read for themselves: “God keeps every promise he makes. He is like a shield for all who seek his protection” Proverbs 30:5.…
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See, Hear, Experience
Can you imagine life without Jesus? Around the world, millions of people are still waiting to hear that Jesus loves them. They have never read a word of the Bible. God’s Word may not exist in their language. Their hearts were handcrafted to experience the love of their creator, but they are cut off from the joy and hope he…
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Vietnam: Sign Language Bible Empowers Deaf Community
Most of the 1.2 million deaf people living in Vietnam are unable to read, and they are often ostracized from society and denied any educational opportunities. That is why American Bible Society is partnering with Vietnam Partnership to share God’s love with the deaf community in Vietnam through an innovative video translation. By sharing Bible stories through sign language, this…
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China: New Bible Unifies Minority Church
In some regions of China, 85 percent or more of Christian believers speak minority dialects and cannot understand Chinese. Through your prayers and support, United Bible Societies China Partnership helped a local team of translators bring the Word of God to life for 50,000 Wa speakers. In October 2016, this minority language group rejoiced to receive the full Bible for…
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Kenya: Modern Translation Opens Scripture for Five Million Hearts
In July 2017, 5 million people in Kenya’s Kalenjin ethnic group received access to a modernized version of the Bible. The Kalenjin community is made up of 14 dialects. Speakers of each dialect can understand, to varying degrees, the related languages. However, it has been a challenge translating the Bible into a language that is fully meaningful for everyone in…
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Ghana: Oppressed Women Find Healing through the Bible
In Ghana, hundreds of women have been banished to “witch camps” after being falsely accused of sorcery. They are blamed for sickness, droughts, and fires, and they are often driven from their homes by violent mobs. In the camps, women have solidarity with one another—and little else. Bible Society of Ghana is sending trained facilitators into these camps to bring…
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