Gordon Keddie
Gordon Keddie | |
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Born | Gordon James Keddie 29 December 1944 |
Nationality | Scottish |
Education | George Heriot's School, Aberdeen University, University of Edinburgh, Westminster Theological Seminary, Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary |
Occupation(s) | Minister, author |
Notable work | Biblical commentaries |
Movement | Reformed, Calvinism |
Spouse | Jane (McMillan) Keddie |
Children | Donald, Iain, and David |
Gordon J. Keddie is a Scottish pastor and theologian of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America[2] educated at George Heriot's School, the University of Aberdeen, the University of Edinburgh, Westminster Theological Seminary,[3] and the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary. He served long pastorates in State College, Pennsylvania[4] and Indianapolis, Indiana.[5] He is best known for his extensive writings including many commentaries on books of the Bible that have been translated in multiple languages.[6][7] His contributions to the Welwyn commentary series published by Evangelical Press,[8] include eight volumes, providing commentaries on the biblical books of Numbers, Judges, Ruth, 1 and 2 Samuel,[9] Amos, Jonah, Acts and the Epistle of James.[10] He is also the author of a two volume work on the Gospel of John[11] that is part of the Evangelical Press Study Commentary Series.[12] Other works include treatments of the parables of Jesus, heaven, the book of Ecclesiastes,[13] covenant theology, editing a collection of essays by 19th-century Reformed Presbyterian theologian James Renwick Willson,[14] and various other contributions on topics in Reformed theology.[15][16][17][18][19]
Works
Author
- Even in Darkness - Judges: Judges and Ruth simply explained, Evangelical Press, 1985
- Looking for the Good Life: The Search for Fulfillment in the Light of Ecclesiastes, Presbyterian and Reformed, 1991 ISBN 978-0875522951
- Practical Christian - Welwyn Commentary Series: James, Evangelical Press, 1993 ISBN 978-0852342619
- Dawn of a Kingdom (1 Samuel) (Welwyn commentaries), Evangelical Press, 1988 ISBN 978-0852342480
- Triumph of the King (2 Samuel), Evangelical Press, 1993 ISBN 978-0852342725
- Preacher on the Run (Jonah) (Welwyn Commentary), Evangelical Press, 1993 ISBN 978-0852342312
- He Spoke in Parables, Evangelical Press, 1994 ISBN 978-0852343128
- You Are My Witnesses-Acts: (Welwyn commentaries), Evangelical Press, 1994 ISBN 978-0852343074
- The Lord's Supper is a Celebration of Grace: What the Bible Teaches about Communion, Evangelical Press, 1999 ISBN 978-0852344255
- The Lord Is His Name: Studies in the Prophecy of Amos, Evangelical Press, 2000 ISBN 978-0852342244
- The Guide to Ecclesiastes, Evangelical Press, 2002 ISBN 978-0852344859
- John: Volume 1 Chapters 1-12 (Evangelical Press Study Commentary), Evangelical Press, 2003 ISBN 978-0852344545
- John: Volume 2 Chapters 13-21 (Evangelical Press Study Commentary), Evangelical Press, 2002 ISBN 978-0852344798
- Heaven (Et Perspectives), Evangelical Press, 2006 ISBN 978-0950012926
- According to Promise (Numbers), Evangelical Press, 2010 ISBN 978-0852342954
- Christ's Covenant and Your Life (Presbyterian & Reformed Life), Crown & Covenant, 2013
Editor
- Willson, James Renwick, Political Danger Essays on the Mediatorial Kingship of Christ Over Nations and Their Political Institutions 1809-1838., Crown & Covenant, 2009 ISBN 978-1884527302
References
- ^ Sunday: The Magazine for the Lord's Day. Lord's Day Alliance of the U.S. 1973. p. 187.
- ^ Eshelman, Nathan. "Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America Synod Meeting: Report 3". Aquila Report.
- ^ "Heaven - Gordon Keddie". Evangelical Times.
- ^ "History of Grace Presbyterian Church". Grace Presbyterian Church.
- ^ "A Study Commentary on John, vol. 1: Chapters 1–12". Logos.
- ^ Hynes, Tony. "Chronique de Livres: Chrétien dans un monde actuel". Promesses: Revue de Reflexion Biblique.
- ^ "Keddie, Gordon J. 1944- [WorldCat Identities]". WorldCat.org.
- ^ Rodriguez, Samuel. "Reviews: Christ's Covenant and Your Life". Orthodox Presbyterian Church.
- ^ Curry, George. "Book Reviews" (PDF). Churchsociety.org.
- ^ "Welwyn Commentary Series (53 vols.)". Logos.
- ^ Mathison, Keith. "Top 5 Commentaries on The Gospel of John". Ligonier Ministries.
- ^ "Evangelical Press Study Commentary (22 vols.)". Logos.
- ^ Olivetti, Jared. "Book Review - Ecclesiastes". Measuring Days.
- ^ "Gordon J. Keddie Books". Amazon.com.
- ^ Joel R. Beeke (1 April 1999). The quest for full assurance: the legacy of Calvin and his successors. Banner of Truth. p. 56.
- ^ Murray Pittock (2011). The Edinburgh Companion to Scottish Romanticism. Edinburgh University Press. p. 222. ISBN 978-0-7486-3846-8.
- ^ Dr Leif Dixon (28 February 2014). Practical Predestinarians in England, c. 1590–1640. Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. pp. 325–326. ISBN 978-1-4094-6388-7.
- ^ Nancy Marie Patterson Tischler (2002). Men and women of the Bible: a readers guide. Greenwood Press. p. xiii. ISBN 978-0-313-31714-9.
- ^ Michael B. Roberts (2008). Evangelicals and Science. Greenwood Press. p. 273. ISBN 978-0-313-33113-8.
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- Living people
- 1944 births
- People educated at George Heriot's School
- Alumni of the University of Aberdeen
- Alumni of the University of Edinburgh
- Westminster Theological Seminary alumni
- Scottish Calvinist and Reformed theologians
- 20th-century Scottish writers
- 21st-century Scottish writers
- 20th-century Calvinist and Reformed theologians
- 21st-century Calvinist and Reformed theologians
- 20th-century Calvinist and Reformed ministers
- 21st-century Calvinist and Reformed ministers