HOW Should One Study the Bible?

HOW Should One Study the Bible? by Jack Cottrell (Notes) on Friday, December 11, 2009 at 4:31pm A FOLLOW-UP QUESTION: How can a Christian who has no formal training in Bible backgrounds and Bible languages get the most out of … Continue reading

Should Non-Members Participate in Our Church Activities?

Should Non-Members Participate in Our Church Activities? by Jack Cottrell (Notes) on Friday, December 4, 2009 at 9:24am A RECENT REQUEST: Please give me your thoughts regarding individuals serving in the body (church) who have not understood and/or obeyed the … Continue reading

Fully God and Fully Man: The Incarnation and Philippians 2:5ff.

Fully God and Fully Man: The Incarnation and Philippians 2:5ff. by Jack Cottrell (Notes) on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 9:10pm QUERY: We speak of the dual nature of Christ, i.e., His divinity and His Humanity; and how when He … Continue reading

Is Baptism Essential for Salvation?

Is Baptism Essential for Salvation? by Jack Cottrell (Notes) on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 3:21pm A READER HAS ASKED the straightforward question, “Is baptism essential for salvation?” My straightforward (but qualified) answer is this: “Under normal circumstances, since the … Continue reading

More on the Christological Fallacy

More on the Christological Fallacy by Jack Cottrell (Notes) on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 3:10pm I. HERE ARE REFERENCES to the Christological fallacy taken from my systematic theology, “The Faith Once for All.” The first is from the section … Continue reading