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Cottrell's views are consistent with the majority opinions of [[Christian churches and churches of Christ]]. He supports the inerrancy and infallability of the Bible<ref name="christianstandard1"/> and that baptism by [[Immersion baptism|immersion]] is the Biblical method.<ref>[http://www.orcuttchristian.org/The%20History%20of%20Baptism%20Part%201.pdf ]{{dead link|date=December 2010}}</ref><ref>http://www.ridgecc.com/userFiles/856/is_baptism_the_first_step_of_obedience.pdf</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thecra.org/Strange%20Club/Reruns/Zwinglian%20Immersionists.htm |title=Zwinglian Immersionists |publisher=Thecra.org |date=2004-08-22 |accessdate=2010-12-08}}</ref> Cottrell is critical of [[Calvinism]] and has mostly supported [[Arminianism]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://christianstandard.com/2007/02/cs_article-510/ |title=Calvinism and the Bible: A Bibliography |publisher=Christian Standard |date= |accessdate=2010-12-08}}</ref><ref>http://www.willamette.edu/~ttalbott/Cottrell-comments.pdf</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.enjoyinggodministries.com/article/what-is-election/ |title=Enjoying God Ministries |publisher=Enjoying God Ministries |date=2006-11-06 |accessdate=2010-12-08}}</ref> He has written about nature of the trinity and |
Cottrell's views are consistent with the majority opinions of [[Christian churches and churches of Christ]]. He supports the inerrancy and infallability of the Bible<ref name="christianstandard1"/> and that baptism by [[Immersion baptism|immersion]] is the Biblical method.<ref>[http://www.orcuttchristian.org/The%20History%20of%20Baptism%20Part%201.pdf ]{{dead link|date=December 2010}}</ref><ref>http://www.ridgecc.com/userFiles/856/is_baptism_the_first_step_of_obedience.pdf</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thecra.org/Strange%20Club/Reruns/Zwinglian%20Immersionists.htm |title=Zwinglian Immersionists |publisher=Thecra.org |date=2004-08-22 |accessdate=2010-12-08}}</ref> Cottrell is critical of [[Calvinism]] and has mostly supported [[Arminianism]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://christianstandard.com/2007/02/cs_article-510/ |title=Calvinism and the Bible: A Bibliography |publisher=Christian Standard |date= |accessdate=2010-12-08}}</ref><ref>http://www.willamette.edu/~ttalbott/Cottrell-comments.pdf</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.enjoyinggodministries.com/article/what-is-election/ |title=Enjoying God Ministries |publisher=Enjoying God Ministries |date=2006-11-06 |accessdate=2010-12-08}}</ref> He has written about nature of the trinity and his problems with modern liberalism. |
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Jack Cottrell is a Christian theologian, philosopher and author in the Christian churches and churches of Christ, which are part of the Restoration Movement which also includes the Disciples of Christ and the churches of christ. He has been a professor of theology at Cincinnati Christian University since 1967.[1] He has authored many books on Christian philosophy, doctrine and theology.[2]
Early life and education
Jack Cottrell was born and reared in Stamping Ground, Kentucky. He married wis wife Barbara in 1958.[3] Cottrell received a BA from Cincinnati Christian University in 1959 and also a BS from the University of Cincinnati.[4] He then earned an MDiv from Westminster Theological Seminary and a PhD from Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, NJ.[5]
Cincinnati Christian University and Writing
Cottrell returned to Cincinnati Christian University in 1967 as a professor of Bible and theology. He has since authored over 20 books on Christian theology and doctrine.[6] Frequent topics include grace, faith, baptism, Biblical accuracy, Biblical consistency, and the nature of God.[7][8] He has also tackled other issues including leadership and gender roles in Christianity. Cottrell has additionally authored several Biblical commentaries. His books include Baptism: A Biblical Study, The Faith Once for All: Bible Doctrine for Today, Bible Prophecy and End Times, Set Free! What the Bible Says About Grace, Tough Questions, Biblical Answers Parts One and Two, 13 Lessons on Grace and His Truth: Scriptural Truths About Basic Doctrines. He has also authored several Biblical commentaries.[9]
Theology
Cottrell's views are consistent with the majority opinions of Christian churches and churches of Christ. He supports the inerrancy and infallability of the Bible[4] and that baptism by immersion is the Biblical method.[10][11][12] Cottrell is critical of Calvinism and has mostly supported Arminianism.[13][14][15] He has written about nature of the trinity and his problems with modern liberalism.
References
- ^ "Cincinnati Bible Seminary » Faculty". Ccuniversity.edu. Retrieved 2010-12-08.
- ^ "Wipf and Stock Publishers". Wipfandstock.com. Retrieved 2010-12-08.
- ^ "Jack Cottrell". copanews.org. 2009-05-27. Retrieved 2010-12-08.
- ^ a b "What I Have Learned in 50 Years as a Theologian (Part 2)". Christian Standard. Retrieved 2010-12-08.
- ^ "Jack Cottrell". Ccubookstore.com. Retrieved 2010-12-08.
- ^ "Jack Cottrell Books - List of books by Jack Cottrell". Allbookstores.com. Retrieved 2010-12-08.
- ^ Author: Dr. Jack Cottrell. "What the Bible Says about Grace: Set Free! | College Press Publishing". Collegepress.com. Retrieved 2010-12-08.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ Daniel J. Dyke. "Sovereignty and Free Will - Jack Cottrell". Dabar.org. Retrieved 2010-12-08.
- ^ http://www.dardapublishing.com/_books_by_dr_jack_cottrell.html
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ http://www.ridgecc.com/userFiles/856/is_baptism_the_first_step_of_obedience.pdf
- ^ "Zwinglian Immersionists". Thecra.org. 2004-08-22. Retrieved 2010-12-08.
- ^ "Calvinism and the Bible: A Bibliography". Christian Standard. Retrieved 2010-12-08.
- ^ http://www.willamette.edu/~ttalbott/Cottrell-comments.pdf
- ^ "Enjoying God Ministries". Enjoying God Ministries. 2006-11-06. Retrieved 2010-12-08.