TOPICS
Forgiveness
When Affliction Brings Our Sins to Mind
How does God assure us of his love when various afflictions bring our past sins sharply into focus?
What Is Gospel Forgiveness?
What does Jesus mean when he tells his disciples to forgive “seventy-seven times” (Matt. 18:22), and where is justice in forgiveness?
“Blessed Are the Merciful, For They Shall Receive Mercy” — Matthew 5:7
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said, “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” Why are those who show mercy the happy ones in God’s eyes?
BCL Online Picks — October 9, 2025
The Christian life isn’t meant to stay in the study but instead to step into the world. This week’s online picks call us out of comfort zones and into Christlike courage: forgiving, proclaiming, trusting, and standing firm in gospel truth.
When Extending Mercy Is Hard to Do
What is the difference between mercy and grace, and how can we find grace to extend mercy to those who have wronged us?
Can Christians Sin Too Much and Lose Their Salvation?
How much can a person sin and still consider themselves a Christian? Is it possible to sin so much that we sin ourselves out of our salvation?
God Is Faithful to Forgive Your Sins
Stressful times can lead to the resurrection of old addictions and struggles of the past. What should we do when we experience guilt over our sins and the lingering fear that maybe God doesn’t love or accept us?
How Patient Is God With Us?
Augustine once said, “God has promised forgiveness to your repentance, but He has not promised tomorrow to your procrastination.” How patient is God with us?
How to Keep “Short Accounts” When Confessing Sin
Believers are people who confess their sin. That is part and parcel of what it means to be a Christian. Here are 7 things we can do to keep “short accounts” when confessing sin.