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Reclaiming the Acts 2 Model: How True Community Transforms Discipleship
Discover how the Acts 2 model of biblical community transforms discipleship through shared life, hospitality, accountability, and authentic Christian relationships.

Back to the Bible
2 days ago6 min read


10 Characteristics of Leaders Who’ve Run Their Race Well
Discover 10 characteristics shared by Christian leaders who finish well. Learn practical, biblical habits that help believers stay faithful, healthy, and focused for a lifetime of ministry.

Chuck Lawless
4 days ago4 min read


A FAITH THAT HAS TO BE CHOSEN
A reflection on America at 250, the decline of cultural Christianity, and why the future belongs to a faith that must be chosen daily.

Arnie Cole
5 days ago3 min read


Faith in the Machine: Why People Are Turning to AI for Privacy
Discover why men are turning to AI with their deepest spiritual questions and how real relationships can bridge the gap.

Back to the Bible
Jun 267 min read


Nine “10-Minute Refresher Walks” for Busy and Weary Church Leaders
Busy church leaders need refreshment too. Discover nine simple 10-minute refresher walks that can strengthen your spiritual life, renew your mind, and help you serve with greater endurance.

Chuck Lawless
Jun 244 min read


The Word of God Is Enough: Trusting Scripture in a Generation That Wants Something Else
Is the Bible enough for today's world? Discover why Scripture remains God's complete, trustworthy, and sufficient guide for faith, truth, and daily living.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jun 225 min read


10 Things Many Churches Can Learn from My Gym
What can churches learn from a gym? Discover 10 practical lessons about community, discipleship, leadership, growth, and engagement that can strengthen your church.

Chuck Lawless
Jun 174 min read


The Fear of the Lord: The Foundation We Have Forgotten
What is the fear of the Lord? Discover why reverence for God is the foundation of wisdom, worship, obedience, and spiritual growth.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jun 155 min read


WANTING TO GROW — AND NOT KNOWING WHERE TO START
A reflection on spiritual inconsistency, daily Scripture habits, and how small rhythms in God’s Word quietly shape lasting transformation.

Arnie and the BTTB Team
Jun 34 min read


A STORY OF WRECKAGE, RECOVERY, AND RIPPLE
A powerful testimony of addiction, recovery, daily Scripture habits, and how one transformed life can ripple into another.

Back to the Bible
Jun 22 min read


Why Following Jesus Requires Community
Can you grow spiritually on your own? Discover why Christian growth requires community and how relationships shape lasting faith.

Arnie Cole
May 263 min read


Why Discipleship Matters in Spiritual Warfare
Discover why discipleship is essential in spiritual warfare and how believers learn to stand strong by wearing the full armor of God together.

Chuck Lawless
May 204 min read


9 Signs of Potential Spiritual Attacks on Congregations
Is your church facing unseen spiritual opposition? Learn 9 warning signs of attack and how to protect unity, leadership, and mission.

Chuck Lawless
Apr 224 min read


Why Some People Walk Away from the Faith
Why do some people drift away from faith? Discover what Scripture says about spiritual drift, lasting faith, and how to stay rooted in Christ.

Arnie Cole
Apr 214 min read


A TURNING POINT FOR DISCIPLESHIP
A look at how Back to the Bible is reshaping discipleship through Scripture-focused tools that move believers toward real transformation.

Back to the Bible
Apr 13 min read


Faithfulness That Endures Over Time: The Fruit That Grows from a Life with Jesus
Biblical faithfulness is not dramatic but enduring. This article explores how the Holy Spirit forms steady devotion to Christ through perseverance, consistent habits, and a lifelong walk of trust.

Arnie Cole
Mar 313 min read


The Foundation for Understanding Spiritual Warfare
Spiritual warfare isn’t about focusing on the enemy—it’s about knowing God deeply. Discover how Scripture, prayer, and community lead to lasting spiritual victory.

Chuck Lawless
Mar 254 min read


Why I Started Studying Spiritual Warfare, and Why Discipleship Matters in the Battle
Spiritual warfare is not theoretical—it is deeply personal. In this opening article of a new series, Arnie Cole shares how discipleship relationships became essential for spiritual victory and why no believer should fight alone.

Chuck Lawless
Mar 184 min read


Dealing with disagreements: How to handle conflict Jesus’ way
Conflict and disagreement are part of life, but Jesus shows us a better way to respond. Learn how to handle disagreements with truth, grace, and Christ-like love.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Mar 164 min read


THE STATE OF CHRISTIANITY IN AMERICA TODAY
New research from the Center for Scripture Absorption reveals a growing gap between belief and biblical discipleship in America.

Arnie Cole
Mar 12 min read


Why So Many “Decisions for Christ” Don’t Lead to a Changed Life
Many people respond to the gospel but never experience lasting transformation. This article explores why a momentary decision is not the finish line of faith, how Scripture defines genuine saving belief, and why spiritual growth is about progress over time—not instant perfection.

Arnie Cole
Feb 164 min read


10 Thoughts on Introverts and Evangelism
A thoughtful reflection on how introverts can faithfully engage in evangelism through prayer, listening, relationships, and quiet obedience.

Chuck Lawless
Feb 114 min read


10 Simple Steps toward Doing Evangelism
Many believers want to share their faith but don’t know where to start. This article offers ten simple, practical steps to help Christians grow in evangelism—restoring passion for Jesus, praying intentionally, building relationships, and learning to speak the gospel with clarity and courage.

Chuck Lawless
Jan 214 min read


Before Thanksgiving… can I ask you something important?
A heartfelt Thanksgiving reflection inviting readers to share the real struggles that keep them from spiritual consistency and how Back to the Bible can help in 2026.

Arnie Cole
Nov 23, 20254 min read
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