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 and former Professor of Bible and Theology at Tyndale Theological Seminary where he taught undergraduate courses in Survey of Theology. He 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 worked full-time at Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County, serving as a Lead Case Manager and helping the poor, elderly, and disabled in his 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). 

Free PDF Books & Gospel Tract:

• Eternal Life: God’s Free Gift to the World (Free PDF)
• Tell Me About Jesus: The Person and Work of Christ (Free PDF)
• The Gospel of Grace (Free Gospel Tract)

Book Publications:

1. A Biblical Critique of Five Point Calvinism
2. A Concise Dictionary of Christian Doctrine
3. A Survey of Mobs and Riots in Scripture
4. A Survey of the Book of Revelation
5. Angels, Satan, and Demons
6. Basic Theology for Every Christian
7. Eternal Life: God’s Free Gift to the World
8. Grace in the Low Places (a memoir)
9. Hebrews through Jude: A Survey of the General Epistles
10. Knowing God in Prison
11. Making a Biblical Marriage
12. Overcoming Evil in Prison: How to be a Light in a Dark Place
13. Sin: A Brief Biblical Analysis
14. Soteriology: A Basic Introduction
15. Suffering: A Biblical Consideration
16. Tares Among the Wheat: Living Righteously in a Fallen World
17. Tell Me About Jesus: The Person and Work of Christ
18. The Battle for Biblical Thinking
19. The Christian Life: A Study of Biblical Spirituality
20. The Cross of Christ: Sufficient to Save
21. The Future Revealed: An Overview of Coming Bible Prophecy
22. Thinking on Scripture – Volume 1
23. Thinking on Scripture – Volume 2
24. Thinking on Scripture – Volume 3

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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