BCL Online Picks — May 7, 2026

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A recent court decision regarding abortion pills by mail, Israel and the last days, whether same-sex attraction is sin or merely temptation, why the oppressed church is blessed, and more are included in this week’s online picks.

1. The Most Important Abortion Ruling You’ve Never Heard Of

What if one of the most significant abortion rulings in America received almost no public attention? In this Gospel Coalition article, Joe Carter examines a recent court decision involving whether abortion pills can be mailed into states where abortion is illegal. With clarity and urgency, he explains why the ruling could have far-reaching implications for abortion policy and why many Christians may have overlooked it. Read it here →

2. Israel & the Antichrist: Live with Rev. Chris Gordon, Rev. Dan Borvan, and Dr. Kim Riddlebarger

Looking for a deep dive into biblical prophecy with an expert? Check out this Abounding Grace Radio podcast featuring theologian Kim Riddlebarger, author of A Case for Amillennialism: Understanding the End Times, as he explores key questions surrounding Israel, prophecy, the millennium, and competing views of the last days. With theological depth and pastoral clarity, Riddlebarger helps listeners think more carefully about how Scripture’s promises and apocalyptic imagery fit within the broader storyline of redemption. Watch it here →

3. It Was Not So From The Beginning: What Nature And Grace Teach Us About Same-Sex Attraction

Is same-sex attraction merely temptation, or is it itself a sinful desire to be mortified? In this Heidelblog article, R. Scott Clark argues from creation, nature, Romans 1, and 1 Corinthians 6 that SSA is not part of God’s original design but a transgression originating from our fallen affections. With theological clarity, he distinguishes between temptation and sinful desire while reminding readers that Christ saves sexual sinners and graciously leads his people to order their desires according to God’s word. Read it here →

4. How Are Men and Women Different?

What makes men and women different, and why does it matter? In this Clearly Reformed article, pastor and theologian Kevin DeYoung examines today’s confusion over sex and gender by turning back to God’s design in creation. With biblical clarity and pastoral wisdom, he argues that our differences are meaningful, purposeful, and ultimately good. Along the way, he challenges modern assumptions while encouraging Christians to think more carefully about what it means to be male and female. Read it here →

5. The Church Oppressed is Blessed

Why does God so often grow his church through suffering and opposition rather than comfort and ease? In this Substack post, pastor Campbell Markham reflects on the opening chapter of Exodus to show how the Lord preserved and multiplied his people even under harsh oppression in Egypt. Drawing connections between Pharaoh, spiritual warfare, slavery, and the mission of the church, he reminds readers that God’s purposes continue to advance even when his people seem weak, afflicted, or outnumbered. Read it here →

6. When Should I Disobey Authorities?

When should Christians obey governing authorities, and when must they refuse? In this Core Christianity article, pastor and podcast host Adriel Sanchez explores the biblical limits of submission to earthly rulers and what believers should do when human commands conflict with God’s word. With pastoral wisdom and biblical clarity, he helps readers think carefully about conscience, civil disobedience, and faithful Christian living in a fallen world. Read it here →

7. Why Five Points?

Have you heard of the “five points of Calvinism” and wondered what they mean? In this Tabletalk Magazine article, theologian Cornelis P. Venema explains their historical origins and why they remain important for understanding salvation by grace alone. This helpful summary traces these five key Christian doctrines to the Canons of Dort, finalized by the Synod of Dort in 1619 in response to the Arminian controversy. Read it here →