F. Scott Spencer, PhD from the University of Durham, England, is the New Testament General Editor for The SBL Study Bible and author of numerous articles and books, including commentaries on Song of Songs, Mark, Luke, and Acts, and recent volumes on Passions of the Christ, Seven Challenges that Shaped the New Testament, and Vote Jesus Christ.

He has been a tenured professor at Wingate University in Wingate, North Carolina, and at Baptist Theological Seminary in Richmond, Virginia. He is a past president of the Southeast Commission for the Study of Religion (SECSOR). He regularly preaches and teaches in area churches and has served several interim pastorates. He has acted in university, seminary, and community theater productions, including lead roles in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Shadowlands, and Godspell. He enjoys playing guitar and singing folk and country tunes.