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Gospel
Recognizing Jesus in the Shadowlands of the Old Testament
The New Testament explains that Moses is a type, or foreshadow, of Jesus, the antitype or reality. How does this affect the way we read the Old Testament?
BCL Online Picks — January 22, 2026
From political hope and church growth to prayer, disappointment, and calling, this week’s online picks explore how Scripture reshapes our assumptions about power, transformation, and success.
BCL Online Picks — November 13, 2025
True faith in Christ engages both heart and mind. This week’s picks remind us that Christianity isn’t anti-intellectual—it’s deeply thoughtful, rooted in truth, and anchored in God’s Word.
“Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness, for They Shall Be Satisfied” — Matthew 5:6
Jesus said: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.” Who are the happy ones—those who crave a righteousness they know they don’t have?
What Does It Mean to Be “Born of the Spirit”? — John 3:7-8
Why is it that no one can inherit eternal life without being regenerated by the Holy Spirit?
Works in the Book of James—“Fruits and Evidences of a True and Lively Faith”
Is a person justified by faith, works, or both? What does the Bible say?
Say Yes to the Best Offer Ever: Receive Jesus for Free
What could possibly be a better deal than getting to be with God forever in glory by trusting in Jesus Christ as our Savior? Why then do so many people reject God’s free offer of salvation in Christ alone?
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?
A Tribute to My Missionary Parents
What is it like growing up in the jungle with parents who are missionary Bible translators? We can learn much from those who decided that teaching people about the kingdom of God was worth giving up the “ordinary” life they might have had in this world.