Dr. J. Dwight Pentecost

1915 - 2014

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 Dallas Theological Seminary, teaching his last class with excellence in Dec 2013. "Dr. P," as he was affectionately known by his 10,000+ students, began at DTS in 1937. Following graduation, he served in two pastorates in PA and also taught at Philadelphia Bible Institute. He returned to DTS to complete his doctorate in theology and was invited to join the faculty. From 1958-1973, Dr. P served concurrently as a DTS professor and senior pastor of Grace Bible Church in Dallas. He volunteered at Luke's Closet, a ministry that provides donated clothing and items to students for free. Many students remember him measuring and tailoring their clothes to fit. As author of 21 books, the scholar was best known for Things to Come, which focused on the end times. He knew and loved the Word of God and the God of the Word. He is beloved and respected worldwide and will be greatly missed. Dr. P is survived by his daughter, Jane Fenby and husband, Frank; granddaughter Kara Ledkins and husband, Logan; grandson John Arnold and wife, Ashley; and son-in-law, Donn Arnold. He was preceded in death by Dorothy, his wife of 62 years, and daughter, Gwen Arnold. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Dallas Theological Seminary, 3909 Swiss Ave, Dallas 75204. He will be buried at Restland Memorial Park at a private service. A celebration of his life will be held on Wed., May 7, at 3:00 on the DTS campus, which can also be viewed live online. Visit Dr. P's tribute page, www.dts.edu/pentecost to read more and view the broadcast.