The Bruce, Alexander Balmain 1831-1899 creator text bibliography biography miu Grand Rapids Kregel Publications [1971] 1971 monographic eng

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xiv, 552 pages ; 23 cm. "Historically this exhaustive work is the 'classic' in the field of discipleship, attested to by many including Howard Hendricks, Dallas Theological Seminary professor, and Olan Hendrix, a Christian management and training specialist. This is not your average evangelical guide to instant discipleship. It will take time to absorb all of the theological and practical insights on how Jesus trained His band of men, which Bruce analyzes carefully. But if you persevere, you will discover why this volume is recognized as the inspiration, if not the mentor, behind much of the renewed interest and writing on discipleship in our day." - From Eternity Magazine, September, 1979 - Back cover. The lessons and patterns in ageless management principles employed by our Lord with His disciples are an inspiring model for those who seek greater depth and stability in the Christian church today. Featured in this classic work is Christ, the Master Potter, molding and fashioning His disciples into useful vessels. The Training of the Twelve is rich in thoughts, not only for preacher and teacher, but it is also invaluable for every Christian who is interested in being a leader or in preparing others to lead. - Back cover. A.B. Bruce's work The Training of the Twelve shows the methods Jesus used to lead his disciples and teach them to spread His Word. Learn how Jesus chose and trained his disciples, how and what he taught them about evangelism and prayer, and the nature of true holiness. Foreword / Olan Hendrix -- Foreword / D. Stuart Briscoe -- Preface -- 1. Beginnings -- 2. Fishers of men -- 3. Matthew the publican -- 4. The twelve -- 5. Hearing and seeing -- 6. Lessons on prayer -- 7. Lessons in religious liberty; or, the nature of true holiness -- 8. First attempts at evangelism -- 9. The Galilean crisis -- 10. The leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees -- 11. Peter's confession; or, current opinion and eternal truth -- 12. First lesson on the cross -- 13. The transfiguration -- 14. Training in temper; or, discourse on humility -- 15. The sons of thunder -- 16. In Peraea; or, the doctrine of self-sacrifice -- 17. The sons of Zebedee again; or, second lesson on the doctrine of the cross -- 18. The anointing in Bethany; or, third lesson on the doctrine of the cross -- 19. First-fruits of the gentiles. 20. O Jerusalem, Jerusalem! or, discourses on the last things -- 21. The Master serving; or, another lesson in humility -- 22. In memoriam, or, fourth lesson on the doctrine of the cross -- 23. Judas Iscariot -- 24. The dying parent and the little ones -- 25. Dying charge to the future apostles -- 26. The intercessory prayer -- 27. The sheep scattered -- 28. The Shepherd restored -- 29. The under-shepherds admonished -- 30. Power from on high -- 31. Waiting. by A.B. Bruce, D.D. Reproduced from the fourth edition, revised and improved, 1894 by A. C. Armstrong and Son.--T. p. verso. Includes bibliographical references. Jesus Christ Leadership Management Biblical teaching Leadership Biblical teaching Apostles BS2440 .B7 1971 232.95 0825422361 9780825422362 73129738 DLC 710716 20210111165211.0 151518 eng