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Gordon Keddie

Gordon Keddie

British theologian (1944–2023)

Gordon James Keddie (December 29, 1944 – May 19, 2023) was a British-American pastor and theologian of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America[3] educated at George Heriot's School, the University of Aberdeen, the University of Edinburgh, Westminster Theological Seminary,[4] and the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary. He served long pastorates in State College, Pennsylvania[5] and Indianapolis, Indiana.[6] He is best known for his extensive writings including many commentaries on books of the Bible that have been translated in multiple languages.[7][8] His contributions to the Welwyn commentary series published by Evangelical Press,[9] included eight volumes, providing commentaries on the biblical books of Numbers, Judges, Ruth, 1 and 2 Samuel,[10] Amos, Jonah, Acts and the Epistle of James.[11] He was also the author of a two volume work on the Gospel of John[12] that is part of the Evangelical Press Study Commentary Series.[13] Other works include treatments of the parables of Jesus, heaven, the book of Ecclesiastes,[14] covenant theology, editing a collection of essays by 19th-century Reformed Presbyterian theologian James Renwick Willson,[15] and various other contributions on topics in Reformed theology.[16][17][18][19][20] Keddie died of prostate cancer on May 19, 2023, at the age of 78.[21]

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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

  1. [1]
    Sunday: The Magazine for the Lord's Day. Lord's Day Alliance of the U.S. 1973. p. 187.
  2. [2]
    "Gordon Keddie Obituary - Indiana Funeral Care - Greenwood - 2023". Legacy.com.
  3. [3]
    Eshelman, Nathan. "Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America Synod Meeting: Report 3". Aquila Report.
  4. [4]
    "Heaven – Gordon Keddie". Evangelical Times.
  5. [5]
    "History of Grace Presbyterian Church". Grace Presbyterian Church.
  6. [6]
    "A Study Commentary on John, vol. 1: Chapters 1–12". Logos.
  7. [7]
    Hynes, Tony (7 January 2000). "Chronique de Livres: Chrétien dans un monde actuel". Promesses: Revue de Reflexion Biblique.
  8. [8]
    "Keddie, Gordon J. 1944– [WorldCat Identities]". WorldCat.org.
  9. [9]
    Rodriguez, Samuel. "Reviews: Christ's Covenant and Your Life". Orthodox Presbyterian Church.
  10. [10]
    Curry, George. "Book Reviews" (PDF). Churchsociety.org.
  11. [11]
    "Welwyn Commentary Series (53 vols.)". Logos.
  12. [12]
    Mathison, Keith. "Top 5 Commentaries on The Gospel of John". Ligonier Ministries.
  13. [13]
    "Evangelical Press Study Commentary (22 vols.)". Logos.
  14. [14]
    Olivetti, Jared (10 August 2005). "Book Review – Ecclesiastes". Measuring Days.
  15. [15]
    "Gordon J. Keddie Books". Amazon.com.
  16. [16]
    Joel R. Beeke (1 April 1999). The quest for full assurance: the legacy of Calvin and his successors. Banner of Truth. p. 56. ISBN 9780851517452.
  17. [17]
    Murray Pittock (2011). The Edinburgh Companion to Scottish Romanticism. Edinburgh University Press. p. 222. ISBN 978-0-7486-3846-8.
  18. [18]
    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.
  19. [19]
    Nancy Marie Patterson Tischler (2002). Men and women of the Bible: a readers guide. Greenwood Press. p. xiii. ISBN 978-0-313-31714-9.
  20. [20]
    Michael B. Roberts (2008). Evangelicals and Science. Greenwood Press. p. 273. ISBN 978-0-313-33113-8.
  21. [21]
    "Gordon James Keddie". Legacy. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
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