February 7, 2010
What I Have Learned in 50 Years as a Theologian (Part 1)
Jack Cottrell reflects on 50 years of theological teaching, contrasting passing fads with enduring fundamentals and defending truth against the rise of relativism in doctrine.
Articles for tag: Jack Cottrell
Valuable Downloads for You and Others You Know
Christian Standard highlights a growing list of downloadable resources for teaching, preaching, personal study, church leadership, and local church distribution through ChristianStandard.com.
To Know and Speak
Joe Bliffen explains why he remains a Bible-believing Disciples of Christ pastor, seeking to serve as “salt” while encouraging faithful ministers and congregations within the denomination.
March 8, 2009
Read More About Baptism . . .
Jon Weatherely offers a concise bibliography of recommended baptism resources, including works by G.R. Beasley-Murray, Jack Cottrell, Robert H. Stein, and Jon A. Weatherly.
February 15, 2009
Still Amazed! The 2009 North American Christian Convention
Jeff Stone invites readers to the 2009 North American Christian Convention in Louisville, where the theme “Still Amazed!” will focus on God’s grace through preaching, study, worship, and fellowship.
March 21, 2007
New Resources From Us for You
Christian Standard is making select recent series available again as downloadable reprints. Choose from three reformatted resources on skeptics’ questions, ordination, and Calvinism—each download includes the right to make 10 copies.
March 18, 2007
Calvinism and the Bible (Part 4)
An excerpt from a four-part series responding to Calvinism’s TULIP system, beginning a point-by-point reply to unconditional election and clarifying how biblical predestination differs from Calvinist claims.
March 11, 2007
Calvinism and the Bible (Part 3)
A sample from “Considering Calvinism” introduces TULIP and explains the “T” of total depravity, including the “bondage of the will,” total inability, and why the system argues regeneration must precede faith.
Calvinism and the Bible (Part 2)
An excerpt from “Considering Calvinism” argues that consistent Calvinism leads to hard determinism, critiques compatibilist “freedom,” and challenges “second causes” and “efficacious permission” as explanations for human sin.
February 25, 2007
Calvinism and the Bible: Origins
Jack Cottrell examines the essence and errors of Calvinism in a 10-page downloadable resource originally published as a four-part CHRISTIAN STANDARD series, including studies on sovereignty, free will, and a response to the T-U-L-I-P doctrines.
February 25, 2007
Calvinism and the Bible: A Bibliography
A downloadable 10-page resource by Jack Cottrell from CHRISTIAN STANDARD examining the essence and errors of Calvinism, including sovereignty and free will, the T-U-L-I-P doctrines, Calvinism’s history, and a bibliography on Calvinism and Arminianism.
February 25, 2007
Calvinism and the Bible (Part 1)
A downloadable resource by Jack Cottrell examines Calvinism’s view of God’s sovereignty and free will, responds to the TULIP doctrines, and includes historical context and a bibliography for further study.
May 17, 2006
Free to Share Our Freedom
Many believers carry lingering guilt and uncertainty about eternity. This article explains Paul’s “justification” as God’s answer—Christ has paid the penalty—freeing Christians to live in peace and extend grace to others.
November 30, 2005
New Resources from CHRISTIAN STANDARD
Christian Standard offers three downloadable reprint series reformatted for easy sharing. Each download includes rights to make 10 copies, with topics covering skeptics’ questions, ordination, and a review of Calvinism’s teachings.
