Abner Chou

A graduate of The Master’s University & Seminary, Dr. Abner Chou’s service to TMUS began in 2004 when he was invited to teach a Greek class to undergraduate students. But long before he would set foot in the classroom as an instructor, the Lord was preparing him for a lifetime of commitment to academic excellence and biblical fidelity.

Prior to coming to TMU as a student, Dr. Chou believed that the Bible was shallow and boring. Upon studying it deeply, however, he realized that the Word of God is the most profound truth, and that the God of the Word is absolutely almighty, sovereign, transcendent and unsearchable. From then on, he has dedicated his life to ensuring that no one entrusted to his care would ever again view Scripture as dull, but rather behold what it truly is: the most compelling revelation of the one, true and most glorious God.

In 2017, in recognition of his commitment to academic and theological excellence in research, writing, teaching and leadership, Dr. Chou became the first and only fully funded research chair at The Master’s University, serving as the John F. MacArthur Endowed Fellow. In the legacy of Dr. MacArthur’s unwavering devotion to Jesus Christ and the inerrant Word of God, Dr. Chou’s primary charge in this position is to ensure the doctrinal integrity of The Master’s University through influence in research, writing and teaching.

Dr. Chou has taught a variety of classes in Bible and theology, some of which include Greek, Hebrew, Old Testament Survey, Biblical Theology, Hermeneutics, Exodus, 2 Samuel, Ezekiel, Job, Luke, Acts, Ephesians, 2 Timothy and Hebrews. He also established and led the five-year B.A./M.Div. program that allows students to graduate with a B.A. in Biblical Languages from TMU and an M.Div. from TMS.

Dr. Chou has served the University in many capacities outside the classroom, including strategic planning, enrollment task force, chapel planning, faculty advancement, general education, accreditation standards, and technology committees.

He has also been crucial in establishing several donor funded scholarships including the Cornerstone Fund and Pastor-Teacher Scholarship.

Most recently, Dr. Chou has served as head translator for both the Old Testament and New Testament Legacy Standard Bible, which is anticipated to be the most accurate translation of the English Bible in existence. Learn more about the LSB here.

Dr. Chou is also editing two books for publication (one concerning Greek Grammar and linguistics, the other on the Psalms); completing a co-authored Job commentary; and researching a book on David (tentative title: A Theology of David: Prophet, Poet, and King).