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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
3 days ago4 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
3 days ago17 min read


Training, Not Trying: HOW SPIRITUAL STRENGTH IS REALLY FORMED
A thoughtful reflection on why spiritual growth comes from faithful training, not willpower, and how Scripture quietly forms us over time.

Back to the Bible
5 days ago3 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


SPIRITUALLY FIT TODAY:
At Back to the Bible, we believe spiritual growth doesn’t happen by accident. Just as physical strength comes through daily exercise, spiritual strength grows through daily engagement with God’s Word.

Back to the Bible
Nov 2, 20252 min read


Why Scripture Absorption is the Key to Spiritual Resilience
Nearly seventeen hundred years ago, a young Christian named Evagrius Ponticus went deep into the desert to fight the devil. Evagrius had...

Arnie Cole
Jan 20, 20255 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


Soak It In . . . Scripture Absorption Explained
I think what God requires of us can be summarized into a new phrase for our grassroots movement: Scripture absorption. We engage with God th

Janette
Apr 5, 20243 min read
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