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Gordon Keddie
Born
Gordon James Keddie

(1944-12-29)December 29, 1944
Edinburgh, Scotland[1]
DiedMay 19, 2023(2023-05-19) (aged 78)
New Galilee, Pennsylvania[2]
CitizenshipBritish
EducationGeorge Heriot's School, Aberdeen University, University of Edinburgh, Westminster Theological Seminary, Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Occupation(s)Minister, author
Notable workBiblical commentaries
MovementReformed, Calvinism
SpouseJane (McMillan) Keddie
ChildrenDonald, Iain, and David

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]

Works

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  1. ^ Sunday: The Magazine for the Lord's Day. Lord's Day Alliance of the U.S. 1973. p. 187.
  2. ^ "Gordon Keddie Obituary - Indiana Funeral Care - Greenwood - 2023". Legacy.com.
  3. ^ Eshelman, Nathan. "Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America Synod Meeting: Report 3". Aquila Report.
  4. ^ "Heaven – Gordon Keddie". Evangelical Times. Archived from the original on 1 January 2016. Retrieved 31 December 2015.
  5. ^ "History of Grace Presbyterian Church". Grace Presbyterian Church. Archived from the original on 12 January 2016. Retrieved 31 December 2015.
  6. ^ "A Study Commentary on John, vol. 1: Chapters 1–12". Logos.
  7. ^ Hynes, Tony (7 January 2000). "Chronique de Livres: Chrétien dans un monde actuel". Promesses: Revue de Reflexion Biblique.
  8. ^ "Keddie, Gordon J. 1944– [WorldCat Identities]". WorldCat.org.
  9. ^ Rodriguez, Samuel. "Reviews: Christ's Covenant and Your Life". Orthodox Presbyterian Church.
  10. ^ Curry, George. "Book Reviews" (PDF). Churchsociety.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 August 2019. Retrieved 31 December 2015.
  11. ^ "Welwyn Commentary Series (53 vols.)". Logos.
  12. ^ Mathison, Keith. "Top 5 Commentaries on The Gospel of John". Ligonier Ministries.
  13. ^ "Evangelical Press Study Commentary (22 vols.)". Logos.
  14. ^ Olivetti, Jared (10 August 2005). "Book Review – Ecclesiastes". Measuring Days.
  15. ^ "Gordon J. Keddie Books". Amazon.com.
  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. ^ Murray Pittock (2011). The Edinburgh Companion to Scottish Romanticism. Edinburgh University Press. p. 222. ISBN 978-0-7486-3846-8.
  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. ^ 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. ^ Michael B. Roberts (2008). Evangelicals and Science. Greenwood Press. p. 273. ISBN 978-0-313-33113-8.
  21. ^ "Gordon James Keddie". Legacy. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
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