During his academic career he taught biblical subjects for over 60 years (Philadelphia College of Bible, 1948–55; Dallas Theological Seminary, 1955–2014).
Fellow DTS seminarian Charles R. Swindoll served under Pentecost at Grace Church from 1961 to 1965, including a two-year position as assistant pastor.
[6][better source needed] A Festschrift, Essays in Honor of J. Dwight Pentecost, was published by Moody Press in 1986.
Pentecost is possibly best known for his published writings, which are predominantly focused on issues of Christian living and eschatology.
His Things to Come (1958) includes a comprehensive review of almost every view on the biblical prophetic subject matter that has any level of prominence.