The Life of Peter

“God uses flawed people to accomplish His purpose.” —Derek Thomas

It isn’t hard for Christians to identify with the Apostle Peter. As he sought to follow after Jesus, his life was punctuated by bold moments and momentous blunders alike. Yet in spite of Peter’s sins, he was the Apostle who confessed the Christ, to which Jesus replied, “On this rock I will build my church” (Matt. 16:16, 18). The Lord would use this vessel of clay to bring the hope of the gospel to the world.

In this book, Dr. Derek Thomas offers an encouraging portrait of Peter from the Gospels and the book of Acts, with insights from Peter’s own writings later in life. At every stroke, our eyes are drawn beyond the disciple to his gracious Master, who fashions stumbling believers into stalwarts of faith.

1. Opening Credits
2. Dedication
3. Introduction
4. Chapter 1: What Is Your Name?
5. Chapter 2: A Sinful Man
6. Chapter 3: Treading Water
7. Chapter 4: To Whom Shall We Go?
8. Chapter 5: Jesus Has Only One Plan
9. Chapter 6: Getting It All Wrong
10. Chapter 7: The Transfiguration
11. Chapter 8: Peter’s Denial Predicted
12. Chapter 9: Peter's Denial
13. Chapter 10: He Appeared to Cephas
14. Chapter 11: Gone Fishing!
15. Chapter 12: Pentecost
16. Chapter 13: Repent
17. Chapter 14: Prison Time
18. Chapter 15: The Limits of Obedience
19. Chapter 16: Crab Is on the Menu
20. Chapter 17: Basic Christianity
21. Chapter 18: The Clash of the Titans
22. Chapter 19: Prison Time, Again
23. Closing Credits