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Salvation
Believe in Jesus Christ
Believing in Christ is not always easy, especially when doubts arise and our faith feels fragile. The Gospel of John speaks directly to this struggle.
BCL Online Picks — November 20, 2025
BCL’s online picks for this week include Lamech vs. Larry David, dying before repenting, the “great feminization,” taking sexual sin lightly, early Christian worship, and more!
Why Can’t an Unbeliever’s Good Works Please God?
Here’s an illustration involving two neighbors that explains why we can’t please God with our good works outside of Christ.
“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?
The Visible Church vs. the Invisible Church — What’s the Difference?
There exist both the visible church and the invisible church. What’s the difference?
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?
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?
24 Bible Passages about the Reality of Hell
No one in the Bible spoke more about the reality of hell than Jesus did. What does the Bible actually say about hell?