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The successes: Over 6 billion people have access to the full Bible in their language.
Portions of scripture have been translated into 3,658 languages—representing 97% of all people.
Bible translation over the last 50 years is deemed one of the great missionary successes of our time.
Never before have so many people had access to God’s word in their heart language.
Despite these successes, Bible poverty remains a serious concern.
For nearly 200 million people Bible translation in their heart language still needs to start.
More concerning: there are too many Christians who have the scriptures but only engage with them occasionally or not at all.
Never before has there been greater access to the Bible on multiple platforms and to resources that assist in interacting with scripture...
…yet we’re facing a wave of functional biblical illiteracy that is sapping the church of spiritual power and evangelistic fervour.
Why We LoveGod’s Word
Let this excerpt from The Cape Town Commitment reorient you to the importance and centrality of God’s Word in our world, our culture, and our personal lives.