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When Jesus Isn’t Enough, We All Reach for a Witch Doctor
Many believers trust Jesus—until life gets difficult. This Sunday Review explores modern-day “witch doctors,” hidden sources of trust, and what it means to rely fully on Christ.

Arnie Cole
Jun 74 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


You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide
Many people believe Jesus died for their sins but still avoid surrendering their lives to Him. This Sunday Review explores why we run from God—and why His invitation is always to come home.

Arnie Cole
May 313 min read


What I Learned in That Room
What happens when ministry leaders admit the old success metrics no longer work? This Sunday Review explores discipleship, influence, and why older believers are still indispensable to the Kingdom.

Arnie Cole
May 244 min read


What Do You Do When No One Wants to Hear What You Have to Say?
What happens when truth threatens the systems that reward success? This Sunday Review explores spiritual formation, difficult conversations, and the cost of speaking honestly in ministry and life.

Arnie Cole
May 174 min read


Close Enough to Believe—Too Far to Surrender?
Millions believe the Easter story but haven’t surrendered to Jesus. This Sunday Review explores the “unresolved middle” and why relationships, not arguments, help move belief into transformation.

Arnie Cole
Apr 54 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


When Someone You Love Walks Away
Why do people walk away from faith—and how do they come back? This Sunday Review explores the “unresolved middle” and why relationships, not arguments, are key to spiritual return.

Arnie Cole
Mar 223 min read


Special message from our CEO, Arnie Cole:
Back to the Bible CEO Arnie Cole discusses the State of Christianity in America following national coverage in The Christian Post and his upcoming Moody Radio interview.

Arnie Cole
Feb 281 min read


How Does the SALT Index Compare to Other Spiritual Formation Research?
This research brief compares the SALT Index with Lifeway, Barna, and American Bible Society studies, showing how outcomes-based, population-level metrics better measure spiritual formation, discipleship, and real-life transformation.

Arnie Cole
Feb 95 min read


Part 4. Revival or Decline: Your Final Verdict Vote.
This article uncovers how modern measures of ministry success may be shaping activity without producing transformation.

Arnie Cole
Feb 84 min read


Absorb One More: Scripture Absorption Research Brief
New Scripture Absorption research reveals that believers who engage God’s Word four or more days a week and disciple others experience the highest spiritual vitality, resilience, and multiplying impact—closing the discipleship gap through the “Absorb One More” model.

Arnie Cole
Feb 54 min read


The Evolution of Bible Engagement: A Research Journey (2004–2023)
A two-decade research journey reveals how consistent Bible engagement—especially the “Power of 4”—drives spiritual growth, life transformation, and discipleship, leading to today’s focus on Scripture absorption and measurable spiritual fitness.

Arnie Cole
Feb 517 min read


Global SALT Index Partnership Brief
Across the global Church, we report unprecedented access to Christianity—Scripture availability, digital reach, training resources, and evangelistic activity. Yet few efforts measure whether these inputs are producing durable spiritual formation, obedience, and reproducible discipleship at the population level.

Arnie Cole
Feb 42 min read


What Is The SALT Index
The SALT Index (Scripture Absorption and Life Transformation) is a research framework
designed to answer a question the global Church increasingly recognizes as essential:

Arnie Cole
Feb 45 min read


BTTB’S GIFT TO YOU— AND THE GLOBAL CHURCH
A Christmas reflection on how the SALT Index helps believers and churches worldwide make spiritual growth visible and grounded in God’s Word.

Back to the Bible
Dec 4, 20252 min read


If the Cause of Christ Is Failing, Does It Matter to You?
Global Christianity may not be as strong as we think. Fewer true believers and untrained pastors show the mission field is urgent.

Arnie Cole
Oct 26, 20254 min read
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