Occult Practices in the Bible by Jack Cottrell (Notes) on Sunday, August 23, 2009 at 7:35pm In a few weeks I will begin teaching a Wednesday-night series of lessons at my church on “demonology and spiritual warfare.” One major factor … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2009
Books that Have Influenced Me by Jack Cottrell (Notes) on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 9:39am Some recently asked me this question: Would you mind sharing some of the books, besides the Bible, that helped to shape your views and … Continue reading
Did Jonah die in the fish’s belly? by Jack Cottrell (Notes) on Friday, August 21, 2009 at 10:26am A preacher friend sent me this request: ” In graduate studies this past week, the professor asserted that Jonah had actually died … Continue reading
LABOR DAY MUSINGS: AUTHORITY IN THE WORKPLACE by Jack Cottrell (Notes) on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 3:13pm THOUGHTS ON AUTHORITY IN THE WORKPLACE RE: UPCOMING LABOR DAY Jack Cottrell – August 2009 PART ONE: AUTHORITY IN GENERAL. I. What … Continue reading
Made in God’s Image by Jack Cottrell (Notes) on Monday, August 17, 2009 at 7:17pm Someone pointed out that the Bible says we are made in God’s image, and asked me, “What significance does that have for the Christian life … Continue reading
Answering a false interpretation of Acts 2:38 by Jack Cottrell (Notes) on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 12:56pm I am adapting my “Tyranny of the Paradigm” essay for a Christian Standard article (next year); this is one small part of … Continue reading
Faith and Reason by Jack Cottrell (Notes) on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 9:21am Someone asked in a post, “Do you believe faith is independent of reason?” I answered thus: NO — the separation of faith and reason is a … Continue reading
Acts 2:38 in the NIV by Jack Cottrell (Notes) on Friday, August 14, 2009 at 2:01pm In the original version of the NIV (1973), Acts 2:38a was translated thus: “Peter replied, ‘Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in … Continue reading
Another question about baptism by Jack Cottrell (Notes) on Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 7:51pm Someone asked another question about baptism: “What about someone baptizing you that is not a Christian? Or they call themselves a Christian, but they are … Continue reading
Can women perform baptisms? by Jack Cottrell (Notes) on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 8:27am Someone asked me if it is OK for a woman to baptize a new convert in the church service. In defense of the practice, one … Continue reading