Twelve Ordinary Men
by John MacArthur
Character studies of the apostles: Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Nathanael, Matthew, Thomas, the lesser-known, and Judas. The point is that Jesus built on ordinary, flawed men. Readable and encouraging.
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you want biography of the apostles with application.
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you want critical scholarship.
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Three things you will actually use
- God uses ordinary people.
- Flaws are not disqualifications.
- Training takes years.
Do this first
Read the chapters on Peter and Thomas.
Our verdict
Ordinary men, used.
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