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Thinking on Scripture: A Collection of Theological Essays - Volume 2
In this second volume, Dr. Cook provides a series of articles that are part of his morning meditations on Scripture. Meditation, in the biblical sense, is an intentional filling of the mind with divine viewpoint; specifically, God’s Word. The purpose is to saturate our thinking with Scripture so that it will permeate all aspects of our reasoning and guide us into God’s will. These articles touch on subjects such as soteriology, grace, worship, righteous living, and character studies of people such as Saul and David. The overall intent of the book is to inform and inspire believers to live righteously before God.
The Christian Life: A Study of Biblical Spirituality
Dr. Steven R. Cook is a Christian educator and has taught undergraduate courses in theology at Tyndale Theological Seminary in Hurst, Texas. He’s also served as an advising professor for online students. He is protestant, conservative, and a traditional dispensationalist. Studies in the original languages of Scripture, ancient history, and systematic theology have been the foundation for Steven’s teaching and writing ministry. He has written several Christian books, dozens of articles on Christian theology, and recorded more than nine hundred hours of audio and video messages. Steven 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 entirely voluntary. Since 2004, he has been in a full-time professional position at a local nonprofit agency that is committed to assisting the elderly and disabled individuals in the community.
Tares Among the Wheat: Living Righteously in a Fallen World
In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus explained the parable of the wheat and tares (Matt 13:36-44), describing a world that consists of believers and unbelievers who belong to two spiritual realms; the first to Christ and the second to Satan. We see a rise in attacks on Christians and churches, the abortion of tens of millions of babies, rising national debt, lack of authority orientation, the spread of Socialistic and Communistic ideologies, civil unrest, the undermining of the family, and other problems. As Christians, we are not neutral and stand in opposition to Satan’s world-system. In this book, Dr. Cook addresses the reality of our current situation, and provides practical biblical solutions that Christians may use to live righteously in a fallen world.
Overcoming Evil in Prison
Prison society is no better or worse than those inmates who make up its population. As goes the attitudes and actions of inmates, so goes much of the prison culture. The Christian in prison does not have to conform to the evil that often confronts him, but can choose to be a light in a dark place by living for Christ. This requires the discipline necessary to learn God’s Word and the courage to live His will. Where the light of Christ shines, there the soul is free to live and love, even in the midst of spiritual darkness where evil rages against God’s truth. Overcoming Evil in Prison addresses some of the basic issues related to helping the Christian advance to spiritual maturity and to be a light for Christ in a dark place.
The Cross of Christ: Sufficient to Save
The cross is God’s righteous solution to the problem of sin, as well as His greatest display of love toward sinners. Law and grace, life and death, as well as time and eternity all intersect at the cross; displaying a divine wisdom that staggers the imagination and leads the humble heart to bow in thankful adoration. To understand the cross of Christ is to understand the heart of God toward a fallen world He wants to save.
Knowing God in Prison
“Knowing God in Prison” is a clear and powerful presentation of the gospel written for those in jail or prison. With precise and compelling biblical language the book explains God’s great salvation through Jesus’ death on the cross. The splendor of the gospel is that “Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures” (1 Cor. 15:3-4). This book addresses God’s holiness, man’s sin, the reason for the cross, and why God’s love and grace are so wonderful. Personal stories from the author’s life help to encourage those who are seeking after God. The book is also an ideal resource for those who work in jail or prison ministry.
Suffering: A Biblical Consideration
“Suffering touches us all. It moves and shapes us in ways we never imagine. It breaks us down and builds us up, but it never leaves us where it finds us. In Scripture we learn that God’s power is magnified in our weaknesses and that suffering reveals our true state as weak creatures who need the Lord in our lives for strength and guidance (2 Cor. 12:7-10)…There is much Scripture on the subject of suffering and the purpose of this book is to consider the major passages that address it, and to show that there is hope and strength in God for those who turn to Him in the midst of life’s sorrows.” (pg. 6)
Making a Biblical Marriage
Marriage is a divine institution, created by God for joy and stability, and it finds its greatest expression among those who know and walk with Him. The benefits of this book are instantaneous and long-lasting for those who apply its content. The book addresses the definition of marriage, role distinctions, how to walk with God, making wise choices, and developing good habits. The book is biblical, practical, and beneficial for individual reading as well as for study-groups.
Thinking on Scripture: A Collection of Theological Essays - Volume 1
The Bible gives us insight into realities we could never know except that God has spoken. It tells us about God Himself, the creation of the universe, all creatures, mankind, angels and demons, the reality of evil, and the struggle between invisible kingdoms. More so, the Holy Spirit illumines the mind of God’s elect and ties all knowledge together in a comprehensive way. This book is designed to broaden the believer’s understanding of God and His creation so that he/she can make sense of what is and know there is a future and hope for those who belong to Him. Some of the articles include: a biblical worldview, love your enemies, a Christian view of death, suffering and depression, wrestling with God, and is self-defense biblical?
Soteriology
Soteriology is the study of salvation. The word soteriology is derived from the Greek words soter (σωτήρ), which means savior, and logos (λόγος), which means a word about, or the study of something. Soteriology is the sphere of systematic theology that speaks to the nature, means, scope, and purpose of salvation. It is an important theme that runs throughout Scripture and reveals the God who saves. It touches on the attributes of God such as His holiness, righteousness and justice concerning sin, as well as His love, mercy, grace and goodness to save lost sinners who cannot save themselves. Throughout this book, we will examine the roles of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit concerning our salvation. We will also explore the sinfulness of mankind and our total unworthiness to merit salvation by means of our good works.
