The Prophetic Parables of Matthew 13

by Arthur W. Pink

"There is, therefore, pressing need for all Christians to give at least part of the time they spend in reading the Scriptures to studying its predictions. We purpose giving a series of studies on the thirteenth chapter of Matthew, which, in the writer's judgment, is, from the standpoint of prophecy, the most important chapter of all the New Testament. There is much in God's prophetic program which must necessarily remain dark until the parables of this chapter are thoroughly mastered. At present they are much misunderstood and misinterpreted."Arthur Walkington Pink was an English Christian evangelist and Biblical scholar known for his staunchly Calvinist and Puritan-like teachings. Though born to Christian parents, prior to conversion he migrated into a Theosophical society (an occult gnostic group popular in England during that time), and quickly rose in prominence within their ranks. His conversion came from his father's patient admonitions from Scripture. It was the verse, Proverbs 14:12, 'there is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death, ' which particularly struck his heart and compelled him to renounce Theosophy and follow Jesus.

Genres: Nonfiction

100 pages, Paperback

First published April 6, 2010

About the author

Arthur Walkington Pink was born in Nottingham, England on April 1, 1886 and became a Christian in his early 20s. Though born to Christian parents, prior to conversion he migrated into a Theosophical society (an occult gnostic group popular in England during that time), and quickly rose in prominence within their ranks. His conversion came from his father's patient admonitions from Scripture. It was Proverbs 14:12, 'there is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death,' which particularly struck his heart and compelled him to renounce Theosophy and follow Jesus.

Desiring to grow in knowledge of the Bible, Pink migrated to the United States to study at Moody Bible Institute. In 1916 he married Vera E. Russell, from Kentucky. However, he left after just two months for Colorado, then California, then Britain. From 1925 to 1928 he served in Australia, including as pastor of two congregations from 1926 to 1928, when he returned to England, and to the United States the following year. He eventually pastored churches Colorado, California, Kentucky and South Carolina.

In 1922 he started a monthly magazine entitled Studies in Scriptures which circulated among English-speaking Christians worldwide, though only to a relatively small circulation list of around 1,000.

In 1934 Pink returned to England, and within a few years turned his Christian service to writing books and pamphlets. Pink died in Stornoway, Scotland on July 15, 1952. The cause of death was anemia.

After Pink's death, his works were republished by the Banner of Truth Trust and reached a much wider audience as a result. Biographer Iain Murray observes of Pink, "the widespread circulation of his writings after his death made him one of the most influential evangelical authors in the second half of the twentieth century." His writing sparked a revival of expository preaching and focused readers' hearts on biblical living.

Reviews

[Alan Fuller · Rating 2 out of 5]

Arthur Pink was a minister and writer from the 20th century. At one time he embraced Dispensationalism but later rejected it. His book on Matthew 13 was written while he was still a dispensationalist. Note the contradiction with his later critique of Dispensationalism.

"It is a mingling of Law and Gospel, and multitudes are deceived thereby."
Pink, Arthur W.. The Prophetic Parables of Matthew 13 (Kindle Locations 478-479). Prisbrary Publishing. Kindle Edition.

"Instead of law and grace being contradictory, they are complementary. Both of them appeared in Eden before the Fall." A Study of Dispensationalism, by Arthur W. Pink

"That there is no conflict between the Law and the Gospel of the grace of God is plain enough in Romans 3:31: "Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law." " A Study of Dispensationalism, by Arthur W. Pink

He instills dispensational beliefs in Matthew 13 through a process of eisegesis,

"...reason, for that which is omitted from Holy Writ is oftentimes as meaningful as what is recorded."
Pink, Arthur W.. The Prophetic Parables of Matthew 13 (Kindle Locations 278-279). Prisbrary Publishing. Kindle Edition.

[Patrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed Pink's interpretation of the parables in Matthew 13. I find his writings amusing sometimes. In all his books, he is opinionated and steadfast in his belief that anyone who disagrees with his writings are wrong. For the most part I agree with his view.

[Dan Weger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clear and reliable

The parables of the church are clearly spoken and one heart is lifted up by the knowledge of the plan of God.

[Dennis Federico · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book

Allot of biblical error in his doctrine . Otherwise most of his assumptions were biblical. Would not recommend for new Christians

[Mr. Gregory C Lucas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written. Spiritual inspiration.

This is a well written book. It is inspired by God
I have been engaged to praise God for his goodness.

[Allen Haynie · Rating 3 out of 5]

As with every book from Bottom of the Hill Publishing; the book has typos. This book is only 99 pages long and I found 5 typos.