The Making of a Disciple: A Study of Discipleship from the Life of Simon Peter

by Kenneth Frederick

Publisher:

Bob Jones University Press

, 2001

Overview

Peter was a man “subject to like passions as we are.” His life is a study in contrasts—resolutely defending the Lord one moment, vehemently denying him the next. But despite Peter’s inconsistencies, Christ molded him into one of the godliest disciples who ever lived.

In this study of discipleship, Ken Frederick draws relevant truths from the life of Peter to help us understand how to disciple other Christians. Although we will never walk on water, we will all experience the same type of struggles, victories, and “growing pains” in the Christian life. This book offers practical advice on how to disciple fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.

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Key Features

• Utilizes Peter as an example for how to disciple other Christians
• Compares our daily struggles to those of Peter to encourage growth
• Offers practical advice on how to disciple fellow brothers and sisters in Christ

Contents

• The Making of a Disciple
• Meeting the Master
  • Peter’s Conversion
• Following the Master
  • Call to Service
  • Early Lessons
  • The Twelve
• Learning from the Master
  • Growing in Knowledge
  • Growing in Faith
  • Growing in Conviction
• Testing by the Master
  • Peter’s Great Confession
  • On the Mount with the Lord
• Further Training from the Master
  • Lessons on Humility and Forgiveness
  • A Lesson on True Discipleship
  • Lessons on Judgement
• The Master Prepares to Leave
  • In the Upper Room
  • Supreme Failure
  • Steps Upward
  • Peter’s Future
• Serving the Master
  • Taking the Lead
  • Pentecostal Power
  • Living for Christ
  • Peter’s Long Shadow
  • Beyond Jerusalem
  • Surprising Lessons
  • Peter’s Last Days
  • Exhorting and Testifying

Top Highlights

“For now Peter is simply called to follow Christ, to fellowship and associate with Him, but most importantly, to observe Him.” (Page 29)

“Finally, a study of Peter’s life will provide insights into the Lord’s purpose and process of making a disciple.” (Page 5)

“Discipleship is not simply a program; it is following Christ and becoming like Him. Discipleship is life” (Page 40)

“First, Simon Peter’s prominence among the Twelve is at once apparent” (Page 3)

“The Lord’s purpose for selecting the Twelve is threefold” (Page 60)

Product Details

• Title: The Making of a Disciple: A Study of Discipleship from the Life of Simon Peter
• Author: Kenneth Frederick
• Publisher: BJU Press
• Publication Date: 2001
• Pages: 356
• Christian Group: Fundamentalist
• Resource Type: Topical
• Topic: Practical Life

About Kenneth Frederick

Kenneth H. Frederick holds his doctorate from Bob Jones University in Christian education. He has served as pastor and short-term missionary as well as chairman of the division of practical studies at BJU. He has also written for BJU Press for nearly 25 years.