The Medium of Endor (1 Samuel 28) by Jack Cottrell (Notes) on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 12:08pm QUESTION: What’s the deal with King Saul’s visit to the spiritist at Endor, recorded in 1 Samuel 28:3-25? Did not God forbid … Continue reading
Baptism and Original Sin by Jack Cottrell (Notes) on Friday, September 3, 2010 at 2:29pm QUESTION: How does baptism relate to original sin? ANSWER: To answer this question we must first begin with the fact that the NT teaches that … Continue reading
Who Are the “Cowardly” in Revelation 21:8? by Jack Cottrell (Notes) on Thursday, August 26, 2010 at 10:48am Question: In Revelation 21:8, why is “cowardly” in the list of people that will not enter heaven? What does this word mean? … Continue reading
“Is Baptism Necessary for Salvation?” Questioning the Question. by Jack Cottrell (Notes) on Friday, August 20, 2010 at 3:50pm “Is Baptism Necessary for Salvation?” QUESTION: A brother has written expressing his dismay upon discovering that his church’s preacher and many … Continue reading
“Religion” vs. a Relationship with God by Jack Cottrell (Notes) on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 11:21am QUESTION: What do you think of this statement? – “Religion is a worthless, man-made idea; but having a relationship with God means discovering … Continue reading
BAPTISM FOR THE DEAD (2) by Jack Cottrell (Notes) on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 3:01pm BAPTISM FOR THE DEAD (2) QUERY: First Corinthians 15:29 says, “Otherwise, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead … Continue reading
Is There a Difference Between Soul and Spirit? by Jack Cottrell (Notes) on Friday, July 2, 2010 at 3:01pm QUESTION: Can you explain to me the difference between soul and spirit? I know the word “soul” is used in different … Continue reading
What About Rewards in Heaven? by Jack Cottrell (Notes) on Friday, July 2, 2010 at 1:16pm QUESTION: The Bible teaches we are not saved BY our works, but saved FOR good works (Eph. 2:9-10). We do not earn our salvation; … Continue reading
Why Was Jesus Filled with the Holy Spirit? by Jack Cottrell (Notes) on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at 2:55pm QUESTION: Why was Jesus filled with the Holy Spirit (Luke 3:22; 4:18; John 3:34)? Is it possible that Jesus received the … Continue reading
Is Baptism an Act of Obedience to a Command? by Jack Cottrell (Notes) on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at 12:58pm QUESTION: In your book “Baptism: A Biblical Study” you say, “The Bible never treats baptism as a work of law … Continue reading