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The Purpose of God’s Word (Part 2): Equip People for Obedience
During the past several days, we’ve begun a blog “journey” to understand the purpose of Scripture, and we started with its primary role in leading us to salvation. Now, in this second installment of the series, we turn our attention to another vital function of God’s Word: equipping us for obedience. How does Scripture prepare believers to live out their faith? In this post, we’ll explore Paul’s profound words in 2 Timothy 3:16-17, which illuminate the ways Scripture instruct

Back to the Bible
Dec 18, 20244 min read


The Purpose of God’s Word (Part 1): To Call People to Salvation by Faith
Have you ever wondered why we have the Bible and what role it’s meant to play in our lives? In my experience, we often talk about the fact that the Bible is God’s word but we don’t spend a lot of time reflecting the implications. So, over the next few days, we’ll be exploring the rich purposes behind God’s Word, beginning with its most foundational role: to call people to salvation by faith. As we dive into Scriptures like 2 Timothy 3:15 and hear Jesus’ words in John 5, we’ll

Back to the Bible
Dec 16, 20244 min read


The Powerful Effects of Daily Scripture Absorption
One of the unique things about the Bible is that its teachings are always confirmed by the best of social science. Why? Because God is...

Arnie Cole
Dec 13, 20243 min read


How to Break Out of a Spiritual Slump
Have you ever felt like your spiritual life is stalled, or you're just going through the motions? As if you’re in a “spiritual slump”?...

Arnie Cole
Dec 11, 20245 min read


What Does it Mean that the Bible is “God’s Word”?
When we call the Bible "God's word," we’re making an extraordinary claim: that the Creator of the universe has spoken, and His voice is captured in the pages of Scripture. But what does it really mean to say that the Bible is God’s word? Is it simply a collection of religious writings, or is it something far more profound—an invitation to encounter the living God? For centuries, Christians have affirmed that the Bible is divinely inspired, authoritative, and purposeful, offer

Back to the Bible
Dec 9, 20244 min read


How a Simple Change in Habits Can Energize You Spiritually
When Bruce turned 47, he found himself staring down a path he’d been treading for years—one marked by long workdays and late nights,...

Arnie Cole
Dec 6, 20245 min read


Building Endurance Through Times of Pain and Suffering
A young boy with a kite stands in a gusty field, struggling against the wind. The kite dips and dives, threatening to break loose, but...

Arnie Cole
Dec 4, 20245 min read


Sanctification as Spiritual Fitness: Strengthening Your Soul for Life’s Journey
Think about what a game changer it would be if, as I grow older, I could also become more physically fit? While we all know that...

Arnie Cole
Nov 27, 20244 min read


Why Reading the Bible Without Obeying It Is Dangerous
At Back to the Bible, we believe that engaging with Scripture regularly is essential for spiritual growth. Our research shows that Christian

Bryon Swanson
Nov 27, 20243 min read


The Bible: Our Primary Source of Spiritual Nourishment
My wife Char is all about being physically fit. In fact, it seems like you can catch her working out 4 to 5 times a week. One of the...

Arnie Cole
Nov 25, 20244 min read
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