Steven R. Cook

Founder of Thinking on Scripture

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 full-time with a local nonprofit committed to 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). 

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   

14. A Survey of the Book of Revelation 

15. Hebrews through Jude: A Survey of the General Epistles 

16. Basic Theology for Every Christian 

17. The Future Revealed: An Overview of Coming Bible Prophecy

18. Grace in the Low Places (a memoir)

19. A Biblical Critique of Five Point Calvinism   

20. A Concise Dictionary of Christian Doctrine

21. Tell Me About Jesus

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)