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John Dwight Pentecost[1] (April 24, 1915 – April 28, 2014) was an American Christian theologian, best known for his book Things to Come.
Pentecost was born in Pennsylvania and died in Dallas, Texas. His wife was Dorothy Harrison Pentecost (June 17, 1915 – June 21, 2000).[2] John and Dorothy had two daughters: Jane Pentecost Fenby[3] and Gwendolyn Ann Pentecost Arnold (January 16, 1954 – December 25, 2011)[4]
Pentecost was Distinguished Professor of Bible Exposition, Emeritus, at Dallas Theological Seminary, one of only two so honored.[5] He held a B.A. from Hampden-Sydney College (1937), in addition to Th.M. (1941) and Th.D. (1956) degrees from Dallas Theological Seminary. During his academic career he taught biblical subjects for over 60 years (Philadelphia College of Bible, 1948–55; Dallas Theological Seminary, 1955-2014). His nearly twenty books are written mostly for the general Christian reader. His pastoral career continued through this period.[6]
- 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 traveled worldwide, speaking on his specialist subjects.[7][8] A Festschrift, Essays in Honor of J. Dwight Pentecost, has been written. Edited by Stanley D. Toussaint and Charles H. Dyer, it was published by Moody Press in January 1986.
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Writings[edit]
Pentecost is possibly best known for his published writings, which are predominantly focused on issues of Christian living and the eschatological scriptures. Pentecost took a Premillennial and Pretribulational view of the unfulfilled prophetic passages of the apocalyptic biblical literature. He had a Dispensationalist position, however, and his Things to Come (1958) is characterized by a comprehensive review of almost every view on the biblical prophetic subject matter that has any form of prominence.[9]
Bibliography[edit]
- Things to Come, Zondervan, 1958 ISBN0-310-30890-9
- Prophecy for Today : God's Purpose and Plan for Our Future, Zondervan, 1961 ISBN0-929239-11-3
- 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 ISBN0-8254-3456-4
- 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 ISBN0-310-30871-2
- Design for Living : Lessons on Holiness from the Sermon on the Mount, Kregel, 1975 ISBN0-8254-3457-2
- 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 ISBN0-310-30940-9
- A Harmony of the Words & Works of Jesus Christ, Zondervan, 1981 ISBN0-310-30951-4
- 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 ISBN0-8254-3450-5
- Things Which become Sound Doctrine : Doctrinal Studies of Fourteen Crucial Words of Faith, Kregel, 1996 ISBN0-8254-3452-1
- Design for Discipleship : Discovering God's Blueprint for the Christian Life, Kregel, 1996 ISBN0-8254-3451-3
- New Wine: A Study of Transition in the Book of Acts.Kregel, 2010 ISBN0-8254-3597-8
Notes[edit]
- ^'Dr John Dwight Pentecost (1915 - 2014)'. Find A Grave. 2014-04-30. Retrieved 2015-03-23.
- ^'Dorothy Harrison Pentecost (1915 - 2000)'. Find A Grave. 2010-11-21. Retrieved 2019-09-26.
- ^Giesen, Karen (2014). Smith, Steven; Glahn, Sandra (eds.). 'The Life of J. Dwight Pentecost'. Dallas Theological Seminary. Retrieved 2015-03-23.
- ^'Gwendolyn Ann Pentecost Arnold (1954 - 2011)'. Find A Grave. 2011-12-26. Retrieved 2019-09-26.
- ^'Pentecost, J. Dwight's biog'. Dispensational International Research Network. Archived from the original on 2006-09-08. Retrieved 2006-09-05.
- ^'Pentecost, J. Dwight's CV'(PDF). Archived from the original(PDF) on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2006-09-05.
- ^J Dwight Penticost's speaking tours
- ^More speaking tours
- ^Prophetic writing elements
References[edit]
- 'Pentecost, J. Dwight'. Dispensational International Research Network. Archived from the original on 2006-09-08. Retrieved 2006-09-05.
- Couch, Mal. Dictionary of Premillennial Theology. Kregel Academic & Professional. ISBN0-8254-2410-0.
- 'Pentecost, J. Dwight's CV'(PDF). Archived from the original(PDF) on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2006-09-05.
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Because of the prominence of prophecy in Scripture, many excellent books have appeared dealing with prophetic subjects. Until recently, however, the treatment of prophecy has been either apologetic or expository, and prophetic themes have been developed individually apart from their relation to the whole revealed prophetic program. Much of our knowledge has been only fragm...more
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I read this book as a requirement to ordination back in the late 1980's. It was not an easy work to read through. It is encyclopedic in nature and very academic and dry in terms of it's approach although no doubt, one could find it exciting if you are passionate about dispensational eschatology. (I'm not sure I want meet someone like that, but I'm sure there must be a few out there!) ;)
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I read this book as a requirement to ordination back in the late 1980's. It was not an easy work to read through. It is encyclopedic in nature and very academic and dry in terms of it's approach although no doubt, one could find it exciting if you are passionate about dispensational eschatology. (I'm not sure I want meet someone like that, but I'm sure there must be a few out there!) ;)
The value of the book is as a reference and means to study for the...more
Jul 25, 2014Michael O'connor rated it really liked it
An excellent book on biblical eschatology. Though large (600 pages), the book includes a detailed table of contents arranged in outline form, giving it a good reference for encyclopedic use. This book is very important for understanding not only the premillennial position but also the proper method of biblical interpretation, to which this book dedicates its first of seven sections. For the study of the premillennial position, the author first gives the posttribulation and midtribulation rapture...more
Jan 01, 2014Read1000books rated it liked it
Want to know what's going to happen? Check this out. Whether you have an interest in Bible prophecy or simply want to know about the future and what this old world is coming to, this is the book for you. Plenty of Scripture references, quotations, and documentation throughout. A long (587 pages) but rewarding read.
A widely used bestseller! Most every premillennialist has a copy. This volume is often used as a textbook and many pastors I know make it their first choice. A clearly laid-out volume that can help anyone understand the premillennial position.
Sep 29, 2018Jason Carter rated it did not like it
I read this book in the nineties. The nineteenth-century rise of dispensationalism in England, and its subsequent triumph in America, goes a long way in explaining the impotence of the modern church.
Any eschatology that posits utter defeat of the King of kings and Lord of lords has a basic problem with its exegesis. Pentecost parrots the dispensational viewpoint and dismisses all others with poor logic and a dogmatist's misplaced confidence.
Avoid at all costs except to hear more end times nonsen...more
Any eschatology that posits utter defeat of the King of kings and Lord of lords has a basic problem with its exegesis. Pentecost parrots the dispensational viewpoint and dismisses all others with poor logic and a dogmatist's misplaced confidence.
Avoid at all costs except to hear more end times nonsen...more
Apr 30, 2019Ryan Bibledingers rated it it was amazing
foundational. such a deep understanding of the scriptures
Pretty descent book which considers a lot of spiritual and biblical questions.
This volume is pretty hard to read, not really a surprise considering the subject matter. Even so, I was able to struggle through it and gain a pretty good understanding of different views of things like biblical interpretation, theories on the rapture, and other deep theological questions. Sometimes I think the author shortchanged arguments and theories he didn't agree with, but altogether a good, well-rounded book.
This volume is pretty hard to read, not really a surprise considering the subject matter. Even so, I was able to struggle through it and gain a pretty good understanding of different views of things like biblical interpretation, theories on the rapture, and other deep theological questions. Sometimes I think the author shortchanged arguments and theories he didn't agree with, but altogether a good, well-rounded book.
Dec 11, 2007Phule77 Erickson rated it it was amazing
This is an absolutely excellent work on biblical prophecy, but it is, in essence, an encyclopedia on the subject. It can be very dry, but at the same time is very intensely interesting if you are into the subject matter.
It starts off with several sections on exactly how scripture should be interpreted, and how that directly affects how we understand prophecy. It compares with other writings, and is very clear in how it draws it's conclusions. An excellent piece of work.
It starts off with several sections on exactly how scripture should be interpreted, and how that directly affects how we understand prophecy. It compares with other writings, and is very clear in how it draws it's conclusions. An excellent piece of work.
Feb 10, 2017Keith Lannon rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
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Jun 26, 2013Charlie rated it liked it
The author is patently wrong in many of his claims about church history, and the views presented are somewhat idiosyncratic and outdated, but I still scored it three stars for being such a comprehensive, methodical expression of an American theological school - classical dispensationalism.
Mar 19, 2016Susan rated it it was amazing
Excellent. Another wonderful Pentecost book. Laymen or students, really all levels. Pentecost is one of my favorites. The book leads and guides, and I will now read for a second time.
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I don't do longggg ratings, just a an overview of my general opinion.
If I review or write about my thoughts on every book I have read (I have read thousands!) I would not have the time to read. The fact that I agreed that this book is worth the time invested in it by finishing it, is evidence of its' worth.
Mar 09, 2011Michael Henderson rated it it was amazing
A must for any who loves Bible Prophecy!!!
Well done compilation of the Dispensational view of prophecy. It also has an extrememly useful first section on how to interpret biblical prophecy.
the standard text of pretribulation rapture premillennial dispensationalism. well written, but only one side of a complex issue.
This is an excellent book.
A great classic on Eschatology.
great detail. a good read and a good resource
May 22, 2009John rated it it was amazing
EXCELLENT. Clearly describes and defines prophetic issues in the Bible. Very clear description of the five different views of the rapture. Superb book for understanding Biblical prophecy.
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J. Dwight Pentecost is Distinguished Professor of Bible Exposition, Emeritus, at Dallas Theological Seminary where he has served since 1955. He holds a B.A. from Hampden-Sydney College and both the Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. His nearly twenty books include Design for Discipleship: Discovering God's Blueprint for the Christian Life; Your Adversary, the Devil; and The Divine C...more