Thinking on Scripture with Dr. Steven R. Cook

Acts 10:24-48

The Central
Idea of the Text is that God sent Peter to preach the Gospel message to
Gentiles who received the message and believed in Christ for salvation,
received the Holy Spirit, spoke in tongues, and were baptized in water as a
sign of their conversion.  

Acts 11:1-18

The Central Idea of the Text is that Peter
defends his divine call to present the Gospel to Gentiles to his Jewish
Christian brethren who think he’s broken Jewish Law.

Acts 11:19-30

The Central Idea of the Text is
that the Lord established the Church at Antioch and worked through Barnabas and
Saul to grow them spiritually in anticipation of the missionary work He would
perform through them.  

Acts 12:1-25

The Central Idea of the Text is that God
permitted Herod to kill James and arrest Peter, but the Lord rescued Peter
because of prayer (Acts 12:1-17).

Acts 13:1-12

The Central Idea of the Text is that God is
advancing the Gospel message through His church at Antioch, through Paul and
Barnabas.  

Acts 13:13-43

The Central Idea of the Text is that Paul
and Barnabas shared the gospel message with Jews and Gentiles on their first
missionary journey when they came to Pisidian Antioch.

Acts 13:44-52

The Central Idea of
the Text is that Paul and Barnabas were faithful to preach the word of God
in spite of the opposition they received.

Acts 14:1-20

The Central Idea of the Text is that Paul
and Barnabas were faithful to preach the gospel throughout Asia Minor and
Galatia in spite of persecution.

Acts 14:21-28

The Central
Idea of the Text is that Paul and Barnabas traveled back through the cities
where they had preached the gospel and encouraged the new converts with
biblical teaching to establish their faith.

Acts 15:1-12

The Central Idea of the Text is that Paul,
Barnabas and Peter defended the gospel of salvation by grace alone among the
Gentiles against Judaizers who were teaching that salvation required
circumcision and adherence to the Mosaic Law.

Acts 15:13-41

The Central Idea of the Text is that James
affirms that circumcision is not necessary for salvation, and requests the
Christians at Antioch abstain from Gentile pagan practices that offend Jewish
Christians.  Subsequently, after the
Jerusalem Counsel, Paul and Barnabas have a dispute concerning John-Mark that
results in their ministry separation.  

Acts 16:1-40

The Central Idea of
the Text is that Paul and Silas begin the Second Missionary Journey from
Antioch, preaching the gospel message of salvation by gracethrough faith in
Christ.

1 Peter 1:1-2

Peter opens his epistle with a gracious greeting to Jewish Christians who are scattered and facing persecution.  These believers are among the elect in Christ.  

1 Peter 1:3-9

Peter encourages his readers to think about their future inheritance in Christ which cannot be touched and will not fade away.  This will help them cope with their present sufferings in the world.  

1 Peter 1:10-12

The Central Idea of the Text is that Christians
are to have excellent behavior in the world, submitting to legitimate
authorities, so others will not be justified in their false accusations.  

1 Peter 1:13-21

The Central Idea of the Text is that Peter directs his readers to holy
living, fear of God, and love for other believers. 

1 Peter 1:22-25

The Central Idea of the Text is that Peter directs his readers to holy
living, fear of God, and love for other believers. 

1 Peter 2:1-10

The Central Idea of the Text is that we are
to grow to spiritual maturity and serve Him as a royal priesthood by offering
up spiritual sacrifices which are acceptable to Him.

1 Peter 2:11-17 Part 1

The Central Idea of the Text is that Christians are to have excellent behavior in the world, submitting to legitimate authorities, so others will not be justified in their false accusations.  

1 Peter 2:11-17 Part 2

The Central Idea of the Text is that Christians
are to have excellent behavior in the world, submitting to legitimate
authorities, so others will not be justified in their false accusations.  

1 Peter 2:18-25 Part 1

The Main
Point of the Text is that Peter is encouraging Christians who are household
servants to endure unjust treatment by those who are over them, calling them to
look to Christ as their example who endured unjust suffering in order to
accomplish the will of God (cf. Luke 6:22-23; Rom. 5:3-5; 8:17; Phil. 1:29-30;
1 Thess. 3:1-4; 2 Tim. 3:10-12; James 1:2-4; 1 Pet. 3:14; 4:12-16, 19).

1 Peter 2:18-25 Part 2

The Main
Point of the Text is that Peter is encouraging Christians who are household
servants to endure unjust treatment by those who are over them, calling them to
look to Christ as their example who endured unjust suffering in order to
accomplish the will of God (cf. Luke 6:22-23; Rom. 5:3-5; 8:17; Phil. 1:29-30;
1 Thess. 3:1-4; 2 Tim. 3:10-12; James 1:2-4; 1 Pet. 3:14; 4:12-16, 19).

1 Peter 3:1-12

The Main Point of the Passage is that Christian wives and husbands are to be submissive
according to the will of God and live as He expects.

1 Peter 3:13-22 Part 1

1.  The Main Point of the Passage is that Peter is encouraging his readers
to “keep a good conscience” before God no matter what kind of suffering they
face due to their commitment to serve Christ (1 Pet. 3:16, 22).

1 Peter 3:13-22 Part 2

1.  The Main Point of the Passage is that Peter is encouraging his readers
to “keep a good conscience” before God no matter what kind of suffering they
face due to their commitment to serve Christ (1 Pet. 3:16, 22).

1 Peter 4:1-11

1.   The Central Idea of the Text is that Peter is encouraging his Christian
audience to be brave in the face of unjust persecution and to maintain their
faith, love, hospitality, and the exercise of the spiritual gifts for the
edification of others to the glory of God and Christ.

1 Peter 4:12-19

The Central Idea of the Text is that Peter encourages his readers to
see their suffering as indicative of their union with Christ.

1 Peter 5:1-7 Part 1

The Central Idea of the Text is that Peter is writing to encourage
church elders to maintain their duty of caring for God’s people during a time
of persecution and
suffering. 

1 Peter 5:1-7 Part 2

The Central Idea of the Text is that Peter is writing to encourage
church elders to maintain their duty of caring for God’s people during a time
of persecution and
suffering. 

1 Peter 5:8-14

The Central Idea of the Text is
that Peter encourages his readers to view their current Christian suffering in
light of the glory that will be theirs in eternity. 

The Biblical Teaching on Prayer Part 3

Pastor-Teacher, Steven R. Cook, works systematically through the Bible and covers the major passages related to prayer.  

The Biblical Teaching on Prayer Part 2

Pastor-Teacher, Steven R. Cook, works systematically through the Bible and covers the major passages related to prayer.  

The Biblical Teaching on Prayer Part 1

Pastor-Teacher, Steven R. Cook, works systematically through the Bible and covers the major passages related to prayer.  

The Atonement Part 2

Pastor-Teacher, Steven R. Cook, works through Old and New Testament passages to explain the subject of the atonement.

The Atonement Part 1

Pastor-Teacher, Steven R. Cook, works through Old and New Testament passages to explain the subject of the atonement. 

Biblical Presuppositions

Steven teaches through two passages in Acts and explains how presuppositions work.

Christian Spiritual Sacrifices

Steven R. Cook explains that every Christian is a priest to God (Rev. 1:6), and the New Testament specifically names the sacrifices he is to offer.

The Life of King Solomon Part 1

Steven R. Cook teaches through the life of King Solomon, showing his wisdom, success and final failure at the end of his life. Pastor Cook shows that having wisdom does not guarantee the believer will live by it, as Solomon illustrates by his life.

The Life of King Solomon Part 2

Steven R. Cook teaches through the life of King Solomon, showing his wisdom, success and final failure at the end of his life. Pastor Cook shows that having wisdom does not guarantee the believer will live by it, as Solomon illustrates by his life.

Soteriology Part 1

Pastor Steven R. Cook explains the doctrine of salvation as it is taught in
Scripture.

Soteriology Part 2

Pastor Steven R. Cook explains the second part of his series on the doctrine of
salvation.

The Cross of Christ

Steven R. Cook, M. Div., explains the necessity of the cross of Christ.  Steven carefully teaches through certain biblical passages considering Hebrew and Greek words that have theological significance concerning the death of Christ on behalf of sinners.