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