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The Prophetic Parables of Matthew 13
▶ DESCRIPTION
There is little room for wonder, though there is much for humiliation, at the widespread ignorance and error that now obtains among the people of God on many of the leading subjects of Prophecy. For almost fourteen centuries, as "Church-history" clearly shows, prophecy was neglected. Those known as the "Church fathers," with only one or two exceptions, like Origen, devoted their time to wrangling over doctrines and the ordinances; while prophecy was ignored. In view of 2 Peter 1:19—"We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place"—and the general neglect of prophecy for fourteen hundred years, those centuries have very aptly been termed "The Dark Ages"—dark because the light from the lamp of prophecy did not illumine them.
▶ CONTENTS
1. Foreword
2. Introduction
3. The Parable of the Sower
4. The Parable of the Tares
5. The Parable of the Mustard-Seed
6. The Parable of the Leaven
7. The Parable of the Treasure
8. The Parable of the Pearl
9. The Parable of the Dragnet
10. Review
11. The Prophetic Scope of Matthew 24
12. Other Books
▶ AUTHOR
Arthur W. Pink was born in Nottingham England in 1886, and born again of the Spirit of God in 1908 at the age of 22. He studied at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, USA, for only six weeks before beginning his pastoral work in Colorado. From there he pastored churches in California, Kentucky, and South Carolina, before moving to Sydney Australia for a brief period, preaching and teaching. In 1934, at 48 years old, he returned to his native England. He took permanent residence in Lewis, Scotland, in 1940, remaining there 12 years until his death at age 66 in 1952.
There is little room for wonder, though there is much for humiliation, at the widespread ignorance and error that now obtains among the people of God on many of the leading subjects of Prophecy. For almost fourteen centuries, as "Church-history" clearly shows, prophecy was neglected. Those known as the "Church fathers," with only one or two exceptions, like Origen, devoted their time to wrangling over doctrines and the ordinances; while prophecy was ignored. In view of 2 Peter 1:19—"We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place"—and the general neglect of prophecy for fourteen hundred years, those centuries have very aptly been termed "The Dark Ages"—dark because the light from the lamp of prophecy did not illumine them.
▶ CONTENTS
1. Foreword
2. Introduction
3. The Parable of the Sower
4. The Parable of the Tares
5. The Parable of the Mustard-Seed
6. The Parable of the Leaven
7. The Parable of the Treasure
8. The Parable of the Pearl
9. The Parable of the Dragnet
10. Review
11. The Prophetic Scope of Matthew 24
12. Other Books
▶ AUTHOR
Arthur W. Pink was born in Nottingham England in 1886, and born again of the Spirit of God in 1908 at the age of 22. He studied at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, USA, for only six weeks before beginning his pastoral work in Colorado. From there he pastored churches in California, Kentucky, and South Carolina, before moving to Sydney Australia for a brief period, preaching and teaching. In 1934, at 48 years old, he returned to his native England. He took permanent residence in Lewis, Scotland, in 1940, remaining there 12 years until his death at age 66 in 1952.
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104 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 6, 2010
About the author
Arthur W. Pink
699 books307 followersArthur 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.
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.
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November 8, 2017
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.
September 6, 2020
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.
January 21, 2020
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.
The parables of the church are clearly spoken and one heart is lifted up by the knowledge of the plan of God.
May 1, 2024
Good book
Allot of biblical error in his doctrine . Otherwise most of his assumptions were biblical. Would not recommend for new Christians
Allot of biblical error in his doctrine . Otherwise most of his assumptions were biblical. Would not recommend for new Christians
April 22, 2016
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.
This is a well written book. It is inspired by God
I have been engaged to praise God for his goodness.
December 12, 2016
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.
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