Jack Cottrell
Jack Cottrell is a Christian theologian and author from the Christian churches and churches of Christ, which are part of the Restoration Movement. He has been a professor of theology at Cincinnati Christian University since 1967.[1] He has authored many books on Christian 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 recieved a BA from Cincinnati Christian University in 1959.[4] He then earned a MDiv (from Westminster Theological Seminary) and a PhD (from Princeton Theological Seminary).[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.
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.[9][10][11] Cottrell is critical of Calvinism and has mostly supported Arminianism.[12][13][14]
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.
- ^ [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.