healing – Jack Cottrell

THE PARADOX OF PRAYER

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Jack CottrellFebruary 19, 2020

THE PARADOX OF PRAYER JACK COTTRELL – 2020 QUESTION: If God can do whatever He chooses, and if He really loves us, why doesn’t He answer all of our prayers? ANSWER: The answer to this question might seem like a paradox to some, but here is at least part of the deal: God does not answer all of our prayers just because He loves us!. Here I will approach this issue based on James 5:13-18. I will use this text to help resolve the paradox of prayer. First, I will make some general comments on these verses … Continue reading →

THE ATONEMENT AND PHYSICAL HEALING

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Jack CottrellJune 17, 2014

QUESTION: I have friends who believe that the healing of physical diseases is one of the results of the atonement. They believe that Jesus died to bring us healing of our bodies. Thus if we are Christians, we should receive physical healing and should not be sick. What does the Bible say? ANSWER: This view is found in a variation of the modern Pentecostal and Charismatic movements. It is sometimes called the Word of Faith (or Word Faith) Movement, or the Health and Wealth Movement (or Prosperity Gospel). Worldwide, it is one of the largest and fastest-growing forms of Christendom. … Continue reading →