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Bible Q&A: What did Jesus mean when he said, ‘all nations’?

When Jesus gave the great commission he said to make disciples from all nations. What does the original word for 'all nations' mean and suggest? If Jesus were giving his parting words here and today, what might be his instructions?

Six Celebrated Women in the early Church

There are a lot of misconceptions about the Bible’s portrayal of women, particularly in Paul’s letters. But women were celebrated in the early Church and by Paul himself. Let’s take a look at some of the women that played an important role in t...

Top tips for memorising Scripture

Whether you’re a beginner looking to start small or an expert wanting to take it to the next level, here are some tips to help you on your way to a lifelong habit of Bible memorisation.

Story of the Bible, Act 8: The Great Commission

Jesus' words in the last verses of Matthew's Gospel have driven Christian mission for centuries. The gospel isn't just for us, it's for everyone.

I’m a twin. I always say, I won the twin lottery

I’m a twin. I always say, I won the twin lottery. My brother Mike got the looks, the height, the talent and I got him. When we were really small, we had our own secret language that only he and I could understand.

I live by the sea. Some people might think it’s a backwater, but it’s very diverse

I live by the sea. Some people might think it’s a backwater, but it’s very diverse. There are druids, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Muslims, Hindus and obviously atheists.

New Bible gets green light from Chinese authorities

The Chinese authorities have given the go-ahead for the printing of Bible Society’s translation of the whole Bible into the Inner Mongolian minority language. The approval this year caps an amazing project that has taken 18 years to complete, with ...

A 100-year Bible dream comes true in China

We visited the East Lisu minority community in China to see how they are getting on with the Bible that, thanks to Bible Society supporters, was translated into their dialect for the first time.

Andy Burnham: ‘everyday support’ needs to come from churches and charities

Churches and community groups need to provide ‘everyday support’ for people as they await help from either the health service, mental health or other government service, said Andy Burnham yesterday.

How you’re sharing the Bible in schools

It probably won’t surprise you that here at Bible Society, we don’t think that the Bible is just for grown-ups. The work we do to help children and young people to discover the Bible, to learn about it and from it, is really important to us.

‘I offered prayers to idols’

Bao Bao’ai was born into a Christian family in China, but the Cultural Revolution, when Bibles were destroyed, left him disconnected from his faith. And when his wife fell ill, he resorted to superstitious healing rituals. Read his story.

Working towards Revelation 7.9

Osoba Otaigbe, a Baptist minister, is the man behind a game-changing Christian gathering that took place in Leeds last month, Intercultural Church and City Transformation. Read his story.

On fire for the Lord in China

Thanks to your kind giving, we've sent discipleship materials to the Chinese city of Feicheng. Their impact has been huge.

From cult bondage to Bible storytelling

Emmanuel escaped from a cult in Africa, went to Dubai as a migrant worker, and it was there that he found his calling as a Bible Storyteller, thanks to your support of Bible work in the Gulf.

Help meet the amazing demand for Bibles in prisons

Right now, prisoners are turning to Jesus. People at their lowest are reaching out for hope. This is the time to put the Bible in their hands.

Update from Galilee

Dina Katanacho leads the Bible Society team based in Galilee. They’re feeling the pain around them but working hard to turn a tragedy into an opportunity to share God’s love.

King Charles and Bible Society

His Majesty the King was a guest of Bible Society’s President, His Eminence Archbishop Angaelos, at The Coptic Orthodox Church Centre in Hertfordshire.

You’re shaping the future of global Bible outreach

Thousands of you have helped to fashion the future of Bible mission by taking this year’s supporter survey. Your insights are crucial to helping us become better.

Update from Israel

More than a month on from the horrifying attacks by Hamas, Israeli society remains traumatised. With your support, we’re reaching out with God’s love.

A call to prayer for Prisons Week

Sunday 8 October is Prisons Sunday, and over the following week Christians are encouraged to pray for everyone affected by crime and imprisonment. You can make a real difference by seeking God on behalf of some of the most desperate people in society.

 

 

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