Steven R. Cook

Dr. Steven R. Cook is the founder of Thinking on Scripture, a platform that has attracted over one million visitors. Steven is a Christian educator who has taught undergraduate theology at Tyndale Theological Seminary and recently joined the faculty of Chafer Theological Seminary. He is a Protestant, traditional dispensationalist, and a traditional Free Grace Bible teacher. His studies in the original languages of Scripture, ancient history, and systematic theology have been the foundation for his teaching and writing ministry. Steven has written several Christian books, dozens of articles on Christian theology, and recorded more than fifteen hundred hours of audio and video messages. He hosts a weekly Bible study at his home in Arlington, Texas, where he records most of the Bible lessons for his podcast and YouTube channel. Steven’s ministry activity is freelance and entirely voluntary, and he appreciates donations to help with ministry expenses. Since 2004, he has served as a full-time Case Manager with a local nonprofit agency dedicated to assisting poor, elderly, and disabled members of the community.  

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Education (145 hours) from Wayland University (1998). Major: Human Services
• Post-graduate studies in Classical Literature (27 hours) at Texas Tech University (2000-2002).
• Master of Divinity (92 hours – with biblical languages) from Southwestern Theological Seminary (2006).
• Doctor of Ministry (43 hours + Dissertation) from Tyndale Theological Seminary (2017). 

Book Publications:

1. Making a Biblical Marriage.  
2. Thinking on Scripture – Volume 1
3. Thinking on Scripture – Volume 2
4. Knowing God in Prison. 
5. Suffering: A Biblical Consideration.
6. The Cross of Christ: Sufficient to Save.
7. The Christian Life: A Study of Biblical Spirituality.
8. Overcoming Evil in Prison: How to be a Light in a Dark Place.
9. Sin: A Brief Biblical Analysis. 
10. Tares Among the Wheat: Living Righteously in a Fallen World
11. A Survey of Mobs and Riots in Scripture  
12. Soteriology: A Basic Introduction  
13. Eternal Life: God’s Free Gift to the World   

Journal/Chapter/Magazine Publications:

1. Habitual Sin in the Christian – Journal of Chafer Theological Seminary (PDF Version)
2. God’s Righteousness Imputed to the Believer – Journal of Dispensational Theology
3. A Survey of Mobs and Riots in Scripture – Journal of Dispensational Theology
4. Knowing and Doing the Will of God – Journal of Dispensational Theology  
5. The Suffering, Crucifixion, and Death of Christ – Journal of Dispensational Theology 
6. What is the Church? – What is Dispensationalism?
7. Two Kinds of Forgiveness with God – Ariel Magazine (PDF Version)

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