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.
China Restricts Online Bible Sales
“Sorry! No products available in this category.” This is the message shoppers now get when attempting to buy a Bible online in China. Bible sales are legally allowed only through government-registered churches. But in recent years, some online stores started selling Bibles. The removal of Bibles from these websites is part of the Chinese authorities’ efforts to enforce regulations and…
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When the Bible Skips a Generation
Tonight, people are staying up past midnight. Tonight, people are crowding together in churches. Tonight, people can hardly contain their excitement. Because tonight, God visits their village. Tonight, God speaks their language. Tonight, they receive the first Bible they can understand. You should know this story, because—along with a community of partners 300,000 strong—you delivered these Bibles. But before we…
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Believers in Rural China Grateful to Receive God’s Word
She always has a smile on her face, but Yu Yan has lived a difficult life. Born with a joint defect, her feet are turned backward. (And as a result, she’s playfully nicknamed herself “East-West.”) She and her husband earn their living as farmers in a rural province. The harsh conditions and rigors of hard work on the farm caused…
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A Bachelor in China Finds Contentment Through God’s Word
Loneliness was just part of Wang Jinting’s life. He accepted it. Born into poverty, Wang felt he had little to offer a wife. He lived alone in a small home. His garden was his only source of income. When he became ill with pulmonary disease, Wang thought he would die just as he lived… all alone. Out of desperation, Wang…
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In China, a Widow Finds Hope Through God’s Word
Li Layun’s life may be very different from yours. She lives in very poor conditions in rural China as a farm worker. As a widow, she faced heartbreak when her husband died and she was responsible for raising her children. Later, one of Li’s sons died. She experienced severe depression. Thankfully, a Christian in her village began telling Li about…
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China: Rural Believers Learn to Read the Bible
After waiting more than 100 years for a Bible translation in their heart language, the East Lisu people in rural China are learning to read the Bible through Scripture-based literacy classes. According to Jock Foo, a program manager for United Bible Societies China Partnership, Chinese Christians want to learn to read so they can study the Bible for themselves. “Minority…
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