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.
The Bible Continues to Have Exponential Impact in Rwanda
Vestine never had a chance for a normal life. The 24-year-old was just a small child when 800,000 men, women and children perished in the 1984 Rwandan genocide. She lost her mother and everything that was familiar.Vestine was forced to quit school and go live with an older brother. Plagued by poverty, Vestine struggled with heartbreak and tragedy her entire…
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Despite Persecution an Algerian Girl Clings to Jesus
Although Hamia* grew up in a Christian home in Algeria, she didn’t become a Christian until she was fourteen years old. Until then, she was afraid to accept Jesus as her Savior. Christians are a minority in Algeria — less than one percent of the population, so in Algeria, being a Christian means: Hiding your faith from Muslim neighbors —…
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Ugandan Prisoner Finds Peace through Scripture
Thirty-year-old Chandiru* lives in Uganda. From childhood, she rebelled against her parents. She left home and married when she was only 17 years old. For much of her life, she says, she was a “hot-tempered, quarrelsome, fighting woman.” One day, Chandiru’s husband returned home drunk. Because Chandiru had not prepared food for him to eat, they began to fight. Chandiru…
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First Ever African Study Bible Launched in Ghana
Thanks to a collaboration with the Bible Society of Ghana, the first ever African Study Bible launched this year. Described by a church leader as “God’s Word through African eyes,” the African Study Bible was put together by 350 contributors from 50 African countries.“This new Bible should not be put on shelves to gather dust, but should be read to…
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Revised Tiv-Language Bible Launches in Nigeria
Nigeria’s large Tiv-speaking community received a powerful new tool for evangelism recently: the Revised Tiv Bible was officially launched by the Bible Society of Nigeria in the city of Makurdi before a gathering of more than 750 Christians. The vast majority of the country’s more than four million Tiv people are Christians. They have had the full Bible in their…
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Malawi Boy Excited about New Bible
Ten-year-old Emmanuel lives in Malawi. He started attending Sunday school when he was just a little boy. One of the reasons he loves church is because of the Bible there. He’s never had one at home. While at church, Emmanuel looked at the Bible. As his small hands flipped through the pages, he wondered about all the stories inside. He…
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