Twelve Ordinary Men

by John F. MacArthur

Publisher:

Thomas Nelson

, 2002

Overview

Best-selling author John MacArthur examines the twelve men that Christ chose as his disciples and helps us discover how we can transform our own imperfections into usable tools to impact others.

Contrary to popular belief, we do not have to be perfect to do God’s work. Look no further than the twelve disciples whose many weaknesses are forever preserved throughout the pages of the New Testament. Jesus chose ordinary men—fisherman, tax collectors, political zealots—and turned their weakness into strength, producing greatness from utter uselessness. MacArthur draws principles from Christ’s careful, hands-on training of the original twelve disciples for today’s modern disciple—you.

Contents

Top Highlights

“Phase two of their calling was a call to ministry.” (Page 3)

“Matthew 10:1–4 and Luke 6:12–16 describe a third phase of their calling. This was their calling to apostleship.” (Page 4)

“There was a fourth phase of their calling, which occurred after Jesus’ resurrection.” (Page 5)

“Lasting leadership is grounded in character. Character produces respect. Respect produces trust. And trust motivates followers.” (Page 47)

“The first name in all four lists is Peter. He thus stands out as the leader and spokesman for the whole company of twelve.” (Page 29)

Product Details

• Title: Twelve Ordinary Men
• Author: John F. MacArthur
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Print Publication Date: 2002
• Logos Release Date: 2003
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Apostles › Biography
• ISBNs: 9781418505325, 1418505323
• Resource ID: LLS:40.40.50
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-28T20:18:29Z

About John F. MacArthur

John MacArthur (b. 1939) is a Calvinist theologian, author, editor, and teacher. He is a popular conference speaker and the president of both The Master's College and The Master's Seminary. He has also served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California since 1969. Best known for his expository exegesis of the Bible, Logos has collected more than 3,000 of his sermons in the John MacArthur Sermon Archive and offers the complete MacArthur New Testament Commentary.

MacArthur’s pulpit ministry extends around the globe through his media ministry, Grace to You. In addition to producing daily radio programs for nearly 2,000 English and Spanish radio outlets worldwide, Grace to You distributes books, software, and CDs by John MacArthur. He has written hundreds of books and study guides, including the bestselling John MacArthur Essential Bible Study Library and the MacArthur Study Bible. He is also the author of notable titles like Different by Design and Twelve Ordinary Men.