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Fruit of the Spirit
BCL Online Picks — March 19, 2026
This week’s online picks feature the hidden danger of envy, seven marks of a Spirit-filled life, the stories men still love, common grace from our good God, and more!
Faith or Repentance—Which Comes First?
Must people repent of their sins before God grants justifying faith? Or does repentance follow faith? Which comes first—faith or repentance?
Striving for Godliness in the Christian Life — 2 Peter 1
In 2 Peter 1 the apostle addresses a woeful state of affairs: a worldly, lazy, self-indulgent, and ineffective church in which Christians prefer passing pleasures over the godliness true faith demands. Peter tackles it head-to-head.
Sanctification in Christ — The Rest of Your Story
Sanctification is a slow process of dying to the flesh and living unto God. How can Christians tell whether they are growing in holiness?
Growing in Holiness
If we want to see God, to live in his presence in heaven forever, we must possess holiness. What exactly is holiness, and how do we obtain it?
2 Kinds of Cheap Grace You Need to Avoid
Cheap grace is worthless. It tries to rob you of your peace and rest in your Savior. Here are two kinds of cheap grace that pretend to be the costly grace God gives you in Christ.
Spirit-Led Self-Control vs. Being Out of Control
Self-control is a gift given by God. How can we avoid being out of control and have godly self-control instead?
2 Marks of Righteous Anger — Ephesians 4:26
Anger is not necessarily wrong or sinful. How should Christians view anger, and what are two marks of righteous anger?