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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!

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.

4 Reasons Why Every Christian Needs a Deeply Historical Faith

By Lara d'Entremont / February 2, 2023

If we isolate ourselves from church history, then we only have present-day Bible teachers and movements to help us discern biblical truth. Here are 4 reasons why every Christian needs a deeply historical faith.

When Christians Don’t Agree — Learning to Stand on Peaceful Land Together

By Lara d'Entremont / November 15, 2021

Pride can cause us to sin in our doctrinal differences with other believers. How do we learn to stand on the peaceful grounds of the gospel together despite those differences?