J. Dwight Pentecost
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J. Dwight Pentecost (born 1915) is a Christian theologian best known for his book Things to Come.
He currently is Distinguished Professor of Bible Exposition, Emeritus, at Dallas Theological Seminary, one of only two so honored[1]. He holds a B.A. from Hampden-Sydney College and Th.M. and Th.D. degrees from Dallas Theological Seminary. His nearly twenty books are written mostly for the general Christian reader.
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[edit] Biography
During his academic career he has taught biblical subjects for nearly half a century (Philadelphia College of Bible, 1948-55; Dallas Theological Seminary, 1955-present).
His pastoral career has continued through this period. [2]
- Ordained at Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania (Presbyterian Church) in 1941
- Pastor at the same Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania (Presbyterian Church) from 1941 to 1946
- Pastor at Devon, Pennsylvania (Saint John's Presbyterian Church) from 1946 to 1951
- Pastor at Dallas, Texas (Grace Bible Church) from 1958 to 1976
He travels worldwide speaking on his specialist subjects.[1][2]
A Festschrift, "Essays in Honor of J. Dwight Pentecost", has been written edited by Stanley D. Toussaint and Charles H. Dyer. Published by Moody Press in January 1986, ISBN 0-8024-2381-7
[edit] Writings
Penticost is possibly best known for his published writings. Predominantly focused on issues of Christian living and the escatalogical scriptures.
The studies on the prophetic sciptures promote a literal and consistent school of interpretation. This leads Penticost to take a Premillenial and Pretribulational view of the unfulfulled prophetic passages of the apocalypticbiblical literature. He takes a Dispensationalist position, however his "Magnum opus", Things to Come (1958) is characterised by a comprehensive review of almost every view on the biblical prophectic subject matter that has any form of prominence. [1]
[edit] Bibliography
- Things to Come, Zondervan, 1958 ISBN 0-310-30890-9
- Prophecy for Today : God's Purpose and Plan for Our Future, Zondervan, 1961 ISBN 0-929239-11-3
- Will Man Survive?
- The Parables of the Kingdom
- Pattern for Maturity (since retitled Designed to Be Like Him)
- The Joy of Intimacy with God : A Bible Study Guide to 1 John, Discovery House
- Faith That Endures : A Practical Commentary on the Book of Hebrews, 2000 rev. ed.
- The Divine Comforter : The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit, Kregel, 1963 ISBN 0-8254-3456-4
- Designed to be Like Him : Understanding God's Plan for Fellowship, Conduct, Conflict, and Maturity, 1966
- Your Adversary, the Devil, 1969
- Life’s Problems-God’s Solutions : Answers to 15 of Life's most Perplexing Problems, 1971
- The Joy of Living : Study of Philippians, Kregel 1973 ISBN 0-310-30871-2
- Design for Living : Lessons on Holiness from the Sermon on the Mount, Kregel, 1975 ISBN 0-8254-3457-2
- The Sermon on the Mount : Contemporary Insights for a Christian Lifestyle, Multnomah Press, Portland, 1980
- The Words and Works of Jesus Christ : A Study of the Life of Christ, Zondervan, 1981 ISBN 0-310-30940-9
- A Harmony of the Words & Works of Jesus Christ, Zondervan, 1981 ISBN 0-310-30951-4
- The Parables of Jesus : Lessons in Life from the Master Teacher, 1982
- Thy Kingdom Come : Tracing God's Kingdom Program and Covenant Promises Throughout History, Kregel, 1995 ISBN 0-8254-3450-5
- Things Which become Sound Doctrine : Doctrinal Studies of Fourteen Crucial Words of Faith, Kregel, 1996 ISBN 0-8254-3452-1
- Design for Discipleship : Discovering God's Blueprint for the Christian Life, Kregel, 1996 ISBN 0-8254-3451-3
[edit] Footnotes
- ^ a b c Pentecost, J. Dwight's biog.. Dispensational International Research Network. Retrieved on September 5, 2006.
- ^ a b Pentecost, J. Dwight's CV. Retrieved on September 5, 2006.
[edit] References
- Pentecost, J. Dwight. Dispensational International Research Network. Retrieved on September 5, 2006.
- Couch, Mal. Dictionary of Premillennial Theology. Kregel Academic & Professional. ISBN 0-8254-2410-0.
- Pentecost, J. Dwight's CV. Retrieved on September 5, 2006.
