Jack Cottrell

Jack Cottrell is a Christian theologian and author associated with the Christian churches and churches of Christ, which is part of the Restoration Movement. He has been a professor of theology at Cincinnati Christian University since 1967.[1] He has authored numerous books on Christian doctrine and theology.[2]

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Early life and education

Jack Cottrell was born in Kentucky and raised in Stamping Ground, Kentucky. He married wis wife, Barbara, in 1958.[3] Cottrell earned a BA from Cincinnati Christian University in 1959.[4] He then earned a MDiv from Westminster Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. from Princeton Theological Seminary.[5]

Cincinnati Christian University and Writing

Cottrell returned to Cincinnati Christian University in 1967 as a professor of Bible and theology. He has since authored 20 books on Christian theology and doctrine.[6] Frequent topics include grace, faith, baptism, Biblical accuracy, and the nature of God.[7][8] He has also tackled issues such as leadership and gender roles in Christianity. Cottrell has additionally authored several Biblical commentaries.

Theology

Cottrell's views are similar to the majority opinions of Christian churches and churches of Christ. He believes in the inerrancy of the Bible.[4] He also believes that baptism by immersion is the point at which one's sins are forgiven.[9][10][11] Cottrell has been critical of Calvinism.[12][13][14]

References

  1. ^ "Cincinnati Bible Seminary ยป Faculty". Ccuniversity.edu. http://www.ccuniversity.edu/seminary/faculty/. Retrieved 2010-12-08. 
  2. ^ "Wipf and Stock Publishers". Wipfandstock.com. http://wipfandstock.com/author/13716. Retrieved 2010-12-08. 
  3. ^ "Jack Cottrell". copanews.org. 2009-05-27. http://copanews.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45&Itemid=. Retrieved 2010-12-08. 
  4. ^ a b "What I Have Learned in 50 Years as a Theologian (Part 2)". Christian Standard. http://christianstandard.com/2010/05/what-i-have-learned-in-50-years-as-a-theologian-part-2/. Retrieved 2010-12-08. 
  5. ^ "Jack Cottrell". Ccubookstore.com. http://www.ccubookstore.com/jackcottrell.html. Retrieved 2010-12-08. 
  6. ^ "Jack Cottrell Books - List of books by Jack Cottrell". Allbookstores.com. http://www.allbookstores.com/author/Jack_Cottrell.html. Retrieved 2010-12-08. 
  7. ^ Author:  Dr. Jack Cottrell. "What the Bible Says about Grace: Set Free! | College Press Publishing". Collegepress.com. http://www.collegepress.com/storefront/node/438. Retrieved 2010-12-08. 
  8. ^ Daniel J. Dyke. "Sovereignty and Free Will - Jack Cottrell". Dabar.org. http://www.dabar.org/SemReview/sovfrwill.html. Retrieved 2010-12-08. 
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  10. ^ http://www.ridgecc.com/userFiles/856/is_baptism_the_first_step_of_obedience.pdf
  11. ^ "Zwinglian Immersionists". Thecra.org. 2004-08-22. http://www.thecra.org/Strange%20Club/Reruns/Zwinglian%20Immersionists.htm. Retrieved 2010-12-08. 
  12. ^ "Calvinism and the Bible: A Bibliography". Christian Standard. http://christianstandard.com/2007/02/cs_article-510/. Retrieved 2010-12-08. 
  13. ^ http://www.willamette.edu/~ttalbott/Cottrell-comments.pdf
  14. ^ "Enjoying God Ministries". Enjoying God Ministries. 2006-11-06. http://www.enjoyinggodministries.com/article/what-is-election/. Retrieved 2010-12-08.