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Dr. J. Dwight Pentecost

Dallas, Texas

1915 - 2014

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April 28, 2014
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Dallas, Texas

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Pentecost, Dr. J. Dwight Dr. J. Dwight Pentecost, distinguished professor emeritus of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary went to be with his Lord and Savior, whom he greatly loved, on April 28, 2014. Born in Chester, PA, on April 24, 1915, he lived to be 99 and taught for 58 years at...

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I feel like I knew Dr. Pentecost - it was a 1967 copy of his "Prophecy for Today" book that helped solidify my escatological beliefs back in the 1970's. I had SO hoped he would be part of The Rapture! I look forward to meeting him someday, perhaps soon. Blessings to the family of this influential writer, who, even with his high degrees, could write where all of us could understand.

This man was a total blessing in every sense of the word: an exceptional expositor of Scripture, a model in Christian ministry, a true servant of Christ. I am so deeply honoured to have known and loved this man.

Dear Sir, bless you and yours.

I never sat in a classroom with you.

Yet, I was a serious learner from reading and listening closely to your voice.

As a Christian stay-at-home mom of a large family.

Your books were like holding profound words in my hands, as I placed the words into my mind.

Nothing changed me more (except the bible itself) than your book: Words and Works of Jesus Christ.

Again, simply profound words and a book I continual in...

A truly obedient servant of God. The third great stepping stone in my life. Remembering a few of his words I quote: " To glorify God is to respond rightly to the revelation of His glory".

Dr. P. with students 'Transitional Issues Book of Acts'

A giant upon whose shoulders we might stand in order to gain a better view of things to come. In life he served and reflected God's glory, shining light, love and wisdom to his students. He stands now forever more in the presence of his Lord and Savior!