Gordon Keddie
British theologian (1944–2023)
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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]
Gordon Keddie | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gordon James Keddie December 29, 1944 |
| Died | May 19, 2023 (aged 78) New Galilee, Pennsylvania[2] |
| Citizenship | British |
| Education | George Heriot's School, Aberdeen University, University of Edinburgh, Westminster Theological Seminary, Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary |
| Occupations | Minister, author |
| Notable work | Biblical commentaries |
| Movement | Reformed, Calvinism |
| Spouse | Jane (McMillan) Keddie |
| Children | Donald, Iain, and David |
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