Thomas L. Constable

Department Chair and Senior Professor of Bible Exposition

Diploma, Moody Bible Institute, 1960; B.A., Wheaton College, 1962; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary, 1966; Th.D., 1969.

Dr. Constable is the founder of Dallas Seminary’s Field Education department (1970) and the Center for Biblical Studies (1973), both of which he directed for many years before assuming other responsibilities. Today Dr. Constable maintains an active academic, pulpit supply, and conference-speaking ministry around the world. He has ministered in nearly three dozen countries and written commentaries on every book of the Bible. Dr. Constable also founded a church, pastored it for 12 years, and has served as one of its elders for over 30 years.

• Publications
• Media

Books:

Nelson's New Testament Survey: Discovering the Essence, Background & Meaning About Every New Testament Book
Nelson: 2003

Nelson's New Testament Survey : Discovering the Essence, Background & Meaning About Every New Testament Book
Thomas Nelson: 2003

The New Testament Explorer
Thomas Nelson: 1999

Audio tapes of verse by verse studies of many Bible books
Sonic Light: 1996

"Notes on Job and the Pastoral Epistles" in Ryrie Study Bible
Moody Publishers: 1995

Talking to God : What the Bible Teaches about Prayer
Baker: 1995

"A Theology of Joshua, Judges, and Ruth" in A Biblical Theology of the Old Testament
Moody Publishers: 1991

"What Prayer Will and Will Not Change" in Essays in Honor of J. Dwight Pentecost
Moody Publishers: 1986

"Commentaries on 1 and 2 Kings" in The Bible Knowledge Commentary
Scripture Press: 1985

"Commentaries on 1 and 2 Thessalonians " in The Bible Knowledge Commentary
Scripture Press: 1983

"The Gospel Message" in Walvoord: A Tribute
Moody: 1982

Journal Articles:

1. "Bible Study Notes—2 Corinthians." Kindred Spirit 31, no. 1 (2007).
2. "An Overview of 2 Timothy." Kindred Spirit 27, no. 3 (2003).
3. "Review of 'The Letter to Philemon: a New Translation with Introduction and Commentary.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 159, no. 636 (2002). 501-501.
4. "Review of 'Pastoral Epistles.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 159, no. 635 (2002). 378-379.
5. "Priorities: How Should We Pray for Others." Kindred Spirit 26, no. 2 (2002).
6. "Review of 'Leviticus.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 159, no. 633 (2002). 123-124.
7. "Review of 'Judges, Ruth.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 158, no. 632 (2001). 496-496.
8. "Review of 'The Second Epistle to the Corinthians.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 155 (1998). 248-249.

9. "Review of 'Interpreting the Epistle to the Hebrews.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 155 (1998). 249-250.
10. "Review of 'The Book of Acts in Its Diaspora Setting.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 155 (1998). 121-121.
11. "Review of 'First, Second Thessalonians.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 155 (1998). 122-122.
12. "If I Had More Faith Would God Answer My Prayers?." Kindred Spirit 21, no. 4 (1997).
13. "Review of 'Genesis 1-11:26.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 154 (1997). 378-379.
14. "Review of 'The Gospel According to John.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 154 (1997). 243-244.
15. "Review of 'The Epistles to the Colossians and to Philemon: a Commentary on the Greek Text.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 154 (1997). 245-245.
16. "Review of 'Romans.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 154 (1997). 120-121.

17. "Review of 'Paul's Letter to the Philippians.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 154 (1997). 121-122.
18. "Review of 'The Book of Genesis: Chapters 18-50.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 153 (1996). 377-377.
19. "Review of 'First and Second Chronicles.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 153 (1996). 246-247.
20. "Review of 'The Book of Acts in Its Palestinian Setting.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 153 (1996). 251-252.
21. "Review of 'First, Second Kings.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 153 (1996). 121-122.
22. "Review of 'Hebrews: An Anchor for the Soul, 2 V.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 152 (1995). 377-378.
23. "Review of 'The Book of Acts in Its Ancient Literary Setting.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 152 (1995). 377-377.
24. "Review of 'Galatians.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 152 (1995). 244-245.

25. "Review of 'Expository Reflections on the Letter to the Ephesians.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 152 (1995). 245-245.
26. "Review of 'The Epistle of James: Proven Character through Testing.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 152 (1995). 245-246.
27. "Review of 'Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 152 (1995). 113-114.
28. "Review of 'The Reign of the Servant Kings: A Study of Eternal Security and the Final Significance of Man.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 151 (1994). 486-488.
29. "Review of 'First and Second Timothy, Titus.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 151 (1994). 499-500.
30. "Review of 'The Epistle to the Hebrews: A Commentary on the Greek Text.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 151 (1994). 372-373.
31. "Review of 'James.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 151 (1994). 373-374.
32. "Review of 'A Commentary on 1 Peter.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 151 (1994). 244-244.

33. "Review of 'Mark: a Commentary on His Apology for the Cross.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 151 (1994). 123-123.
34. "Review of 'Fellowship with God: Studies in 1 John.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 150 (1993). 504-505.
35. "Review of 'Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 149 (1992). 378-378.
36. "Review of 'The Prayer Life of Jesus: Shout of Agony, Revelation of Love, a Commentary.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 149 (1992). 252-252.
37. "Review of 'Genesis - Numbers.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 149 (1992). 115-116.
38. "Review of 'First and Second Chronicles.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 148 (1991). 369-369.
39. "Review of 'The Book of Genesis: Chapters 1-17.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 148 (1991). 369-369.
40. "Review of 'Teach Us to Pray: Prayer in the Bible and the World.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 148 (1991). 250-251.

41. "Review of 'Such a Great Salvation: Expositions of the Book of Judges.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 148 (1991). 123-124.
42. "Review of '1, 2 Chronicles.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 146 (1989). 466-467.
43. "Review of 'First Kings-Job.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 146 (1989). 466-466.
44. "Review of 'Exodus.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 146 (1989). 108-108.
45. "Review of 'No Falling Words.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 146 (1989). 108-109.
46. "Review of 'Reaching God's Ear.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 146 (1989). 115-116.
47. "Review of 'Jesus - Man of Prayer.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 146 (1989). 116-116.
48. "Review of 'Pray with Your Eyes Open.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 146 (1989). 116-116.

49. "Review of 'Working with God: Scriptural Studies in Intercession.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 146 (1989). 116-117.
50. "Review of 'Studies in the Book of Genesis.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 145 (1988). 463-464.
51. "Review of 'Abraham: Delay Is Not Denial.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 145 (1988). 464-464.
52. "Review of 'Numbers: A Practical Commentary.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 145 (1988). 465-465.
53. "Review of 'The Message of Chronicles: One Church, One Faith, One God.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 145 (1988). 465-466.
54. "Review of 'Jesu Der Mensch: Ein Fragment.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 145 (1988). 472-472.
55. "Review of 'A Synoptic Harmony of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles: With Related Passages from Psalms, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezra.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 145 (1988). 357-357.
56. "Review of 'Today's Handbook of Bible Characters.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 145 (1988). 225-225.

57. "Review of 'Israel Alive Again: A Commentary on the Books of Ezra and Nehemiah.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 145 (1988). 228-228.
58. "Review of 'Kings.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 145 (1988). 228-228.
59. "Review of 'The Message of Genesis 12-50.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 145 (1988). 112-113.
60. "Review of 'The Paranoid Prophet.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 144 (1987). 473-473.
61. "Review of 'Genesis: An Expositional Commentary, V 2: Gen 12:1-36:43.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 144 (1987). 352-352.
62. "Review of 'Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 144 (1987). 232-233.
63. "Review of 'Deuteronomy.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 143 (1986). 376-376.

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