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
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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
Can Non-Christians Do Good Works? by Jack Cottrell (Notes) on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at 3:48pm QUESTION: It would seem that non-Christians can not do any truly good or meritorious acts without the grace of Christ. But does this mean … Continue reading
Did Jesus Go to Hell To Pay for Our Sins? by Jack Cottrell (Notes) on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at 3:37pm QUESTION: Recently I heard a man say, “Jesus went to hell so you wouldn’t have to.” Where does this … Continue reading
What Is the Nature of Free Will? by Jack Cottrell (Notes) on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at 9:08am QUESTION: Many (usually Arminians) argue that without free will in a significant (libertarian) sense, i.e., the ability to choose between good and … Continue reading
The Church and Social Justice by Jack Cottrell (Notes) on Saturday, May 22, 2010 at 2:31pm QUESTION: I’m growing increasingly concerned over the emphasis on the concept of “social justice” in the church. Does the church have a divine mandate … Continue reading
WHAT WILL BE OUR ACTIVITIES IN HEAVEN? by Jack Cottrell (Notes) on Saturday, May 22, 2010 at 1:06pm QUESTION: What kinds of activities will we be engaged in when we get to heaven? ANSWER: To answer this question, I have … Continue reading
Love or Truth? A False Choice! by Jack Cottrell (Notes) on Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 6:06pm REQUEST: I am a student at one of our prominent Bible colleges, pursuing a preaching degree. Often when I have a conversation with … Continue reading
What Is the Gift of Apostles? by Jack Cottrell (Notes) on Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 4:46pm QUERY: One of the “spiritual gifts” is the gift of “apostles” (1 Cor. 12:28-29; Eph. 4:11). Some believe this gift continues today. How … Continue reading