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BCL Online Picks — February 5, 2026

By BCL / February 5, 2026

Why would Jesus silence those who speak the truth about him? Why are we both fascinated and fearful when it comes to AI? Find out in this week’s online picks!

BCL Online Picks — October 30, 2025

By BCL / October 30, 2025

Are women being “sidelined” in the church? What are Halloween’s true origins? Why is October 31 a special day for Protestants? Should Christians tithe? Did purity culture cause more harm than good? Find out in this week’s online picks!

Christian Basics: What Does “Christ Alone” Mean?

By Psyche Joy Lee / July 8, 2025

If at all possible, every Christian should know the meaning of the phrase “Christ alone.” Here is a brief explanation.

What Does “Faith Alone” Mean?

By Jonathan Landry Cruse / March 7, 2025

Does the Protestant teaching of salvation through “faith alone” assert that Christians don’t need to do good works if they have faith in Christ? Here’s what “faith alone” means and why it matters.

Christian Basics: What Are the Five “Alones” and Why Do You Need to Know Them?

By Psyche Joy Lee / October 30, 2024

Tomorrow, October 31st, is Reformation Day! What are the five “alones” (five “solas” in Latin) of Protestant Christianity, how did these five basic Christian beliefs originate, and what do they mean?

What Does “Scripture Alone” Mean, and Why Should You Care?

By Jonathan Landry Cruse / December 1, 2023

The phrase “sola scriptura” (Scripture alone) doesn’t mean that Christians should only read the Bible. If your sink gets clogged, a plumbing manual will be of more use than anything in the Old or New Testament. Here’s what sola scriptura means and why it matters for you today.

10 Facts about the Reformation You Need to Know (Rumors and Legends Dispelled)

By Michelle Reed / October 30, 2023

At the heart of the Protestant Reformation was the belief that God’s Word alone is authoritative. Here are 10 facts about the Reformation every Christian needs to know.

Christian Basics: What Does “Grace Alone” Mean?

By Psyche Joy Lee / November 17, 2022

The phrase “grace alone” (Latin: “sola gratia”) refers to a basic biblical truth that all Christians should know. Here is a brief explanation.