Thinking on Scripture with Dr. Steven R. Cook

By Dr. Steven R. CookSociety & Culture Religion & Spirituality Christianity Education

Thinking on Scripture with Dr. Steven R. Cook episodes

February 11, 2023 Survey of Christian Theology - Lecture 5 - God the Son: His Death and Resurrection
Every Christian should have a basic knowledge of the doctrines found in God’s Word. This series of lectures will provide some of the basics of Christian Theology and is intended to help the growing believer advance in his/her knowledge of God and His Word.
53 min
February 09, 2023 Survey of Christian Theology - Lecture 4 - God the Son: His Deity and Incarnation
Every Christian should have a basic knowledge of the doctrines found in God’s Word. This series of lectures will provide some of the basics of Christian Theology and is intended to help the growing believer advance in his/her knowledge of God and His Word.
51 min
February 07, 2023 Survey of Christian Theology - Lecture 3 -The Trinity, God the Father
Every Christian should have a basic knowledge of the doctrines found in God’s Word. This series of lectures will provide some of the basics of Christian Theology and is intended to help the growing believer advance in his/her knowledge of God and His Word.
42 min
February 05, 2023 The Spiritual Life - Part 10 - Serving Others: What it Means and What it Does NOT Mean
As Christians, we are called to have a servant’s heart and be willing to give of ourselves to help others know the Lord and walk with Him. However, only the person who is positive to God and has a humble heart will accept and benefit from what we offer. Wisdom helps us identify those who are humble.
1 hr 8 min
February 04, 2023 Survey of Christian Theology - Lecture 2 - Bibliology
Every Christian should have a basic knowledge of the doctrines found in God’s Word. This series of lectures will provide some of the basics of Christian Theology and is intended to help the growing believer advance in his/her knowledge of God and His Word.
1 hr 16 min
February 02, 2023 Survey of Christian Theology - Lecture 1 - Bibliology
Every Christian should have a basic knowledge of the doctrines found in God’s Word. This series of lectures will provide some of the basics of Christian Theology and is intended to help the growing believer advance in his/her knowledge of God and His Word.
1 hr 15 min
January 31, 2023 Tithing: It’s NOT What You Think!
The word tithe means “to give a tenth.” Prior to the giving of the Mosaic Law (ca. 1445 B.C.), we see an example of Abraham giving Melchizedek a tenth of the spoils of war which he had accumulated after he had defeated Chedorlaomer at the Valley of Shaveh (Gen 14:17-20). Later, Jacob made a vow to give God a tenth of his possessions if God would be faithful to protect him on a journey (Gen 28:20-22). In the accounts of Abraham and Jacob, there was no mandate from heaven for them to give a tenth, and when they did give a tenth, it appears to be a one-time act, never repeated as far as Scripture is concerned. It was not until several centuries later that tithing became mandatory for the nation of Israel when they entered into the Mosaic Covenant and came under the Mosaic Law. Click here for full article: https://thinkingonscripture.com/2020/06/27/giving-or-tithing/
29 min
January 29, 2023 The Spiritual Life - Part 9 - A Biblical Consideration of Worship
Worship is about honoring God who is worthy of praise and thanksgiving. To worship means we recognize the object as deserving of praise. Worship is tied to biblical truth (John 4:24; Col 3:16), is practiced individually (Jam 5:13), corporately (1 Cor 14:26), and does not depend on circumstances, as Paul and Silas worshipped while in jail (Acts 16:25).
1 hr 5 min
January 22, 2023 The Spiritual Life - Part 8 - Advancing to Spiritual Maturity
In tonight’s lesson we discussed the importance of prayer as well as worship and thankfulness to God. These are activities we must develop on a daily basis as we learn to trust God and follow His Word by faith. As we advance spiritually, these practices will become more and more routine for us. The end result is that God is glorified, others are edified, and we get to enjoy the Christian life fully.
1 hr 1 min
January 20, 2023 God Loves Israel
Israel is a special nation that was created by God Himself. The Lord said of Israel, “I am the LORD, your Holy One, the Creator of Israel, your King” (Isa 43:15). This makes Israel unique among all the nations of the world! He even calls Israel, “My glory” (Isa 46:13). And God loves Israel, declaring, “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with lovingkindness” (Jer 31:3). God is eternal, and His love is eternal, which means it never fades for His people, Israel. To possess the love of God is to love that which He loves. One cannot claim to have God’s love, and simultaneously hate Israel, His chosen people. There is no place for anti-Semitism in the heart of anyone, especially the Christian!
48 min