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Available for Pre-Order: Dr. Pratt Releases “My Sheep Follow Me” with Kregel Academic
Central Seminary is excited to announce the upcoming publication of Dr. Jon Pratt’s book, My Sheep Follow Me: A Study of Perseverance and the Threat of Antinomianism. This book is now available for preorder on Amazon and will be published by Kregel Academic. It is set to be released on February 24, 2026.
In this important new work, Dr. Pratt, Academic Dean and Professor of New Testament at Central, examines the questions of ‘How do believers persevere in the faith?’ and ‘What does growth in holiness look like?’
From the Publisher:
Author Jonathan R. Pratt explores what progress toward holiness looks like and how it takes place. My Sheep Follow Me begins with an investigation of the New Testament teaching about perseverance:
- Jesus’s metaphors, including the “fruit” of belief, obedience, and love
- Paul’s demonstration of believers’ righteous responses to the Holy Spirit
- Belief as evidence in the letters of Paul and others
- The New Testament promises of God’s help in perseverance
- God’s use of his Word, suffering, the church, and prayer to assure his people’s perseverance in faith
Pratt then surveys how antinomianism, common in Protestant Christianity historically and today, threatens biblical teaching. He shows how a biblical doctrine of perseverance squelches the devastating effects of ignoring God’s spiritual gifts to believers. My Sheep Follow Me offers important cautions over distorted teaching and valuable encouragement in the process of Christian growth.
Recommendations:
“Christian leaders who want to understand perseverance will do well to read this book.” – Kevin Bauder, Central Baptist Theological Seminary
“The study warns of the lack of balance in some teaching that minimizes perseverance and emphasizes grace at the expense of persevering.” – Darrell L. Bock, Dallas Theological Seminary
“Readers desiring a clear understanding of perseverance, sanctification, and holiness will profit from this helpful work.” – Tom Schreiner, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
About the Author
Jonathan R. Pratt (PhD, Dallas Theological Seminary) currently serves as Academic Dean and Professor of New Testament at Central Baptist Theological Seminary of Minneapolis. He is also an elder at Redeemer Bible Church in Minnetonka, Minnesota. He and his wife Elaine have four children and five grandchildren.
Book Details:
- Title: My Sheep Follow Me: A Study of Perseverance and the Threat of Antinomianism
- Author: Jonathan R. Pratt
- Publisher: Kregel Academic
- Release Date: February 24, 2026
- Format: Paperback, 176 pages
- ISBN: 978-0825449369
- Category: Theology and Religious Studies
- Preorder: Amazon | Kregel Academic
