Being a Disciple: Counting the Real Cost

40-Minute Bible Studies

by Kay Arthur, Tom Hart

This brand new Bible study series from beloved Bible teacher Kay Arthur and the teaching staff of Precept Ministries tackles important issues in brief, easy-to-grasp lessons you can benefit from personally or as part of a small group. Each book in the series includes six 40-minute studies designed to draw you into God’s Word through basic inductive Bible study. As Kay explains, "Rather than simply reading or listening to what others say about a subject, you are going to see for yourself what God says about it." Join one of the world’s most respected Bible teachers in a study that will revolutionize your thinking--and your life.What is the difference between a true follower of Jesus Christ and others who merely call themselves "Christian"? Kay Arthur and Tom and Jane Hart point the way to clear answers in this instructive study of what Jesus had to say about the subject.Through these eye-opening inductive studies of passages from the Gospels, you can better understand the distinctive marks of a disciple of Christ and how to make sure they are true of your own life.Join Kay Arthur in exploring what it means to count the cost, deny yourself, and follow Christ.

Genres: Theology, Nonfiction, Christian

82 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 24, 2001

About the author

Kay Lee Arthur was an American Christian author, Bible teacher, and co-founder of Precept Ministries International. Renowned for her accessible and inductive approach to Bible study, she helped millions engage deeply with Scripture. Arthur began her ministry informally, teaching teenagers in her living room alongside her second husband, Jack Arthur. Their work soon grew into a global outreach, headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, under the name Precept Ministries International. She hosted the daily Bible teaching program Precepts for Life and became a respected voice in evangelical circles. Arthur authored numerous books and was a four-time winner of the ECPA Christian Book Award for titles such as A Marriage Without Regrets and The New Inductive Study Bible. Her ministry was rooted in a personal reawakening to faith in the early 1960s, following a divorce and a return to religious life. She and Jack also served briefly as missionaries in Mexico before founding their ministry. Arthur remained active in public faith-based initiatives into her later years and was known for her firm stances on social issues. She passed away on 2025 leaving behind a lasting legacy in Christian education and publishing.

Reviews

[Katie George · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great Bible study recommendation! Perfect for a one-on-one or group discussion on discipleship.

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This would be great for a new Christian or anyone who has questions about what it means to be a Christian. It was a nice reminder for me during Lent.

[Christel Lim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not bad. Pretty enlightening.

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was very hard to read as my first bible study. I strongly recommend it for other bible studies or people who want to go deeper in their walk with the Lord.

[elisia conrardy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Being a Disciple: Counting the Real Cost

What a great study. Not a lot of homework but a lot of food for thought. Highly recommend to Christians of all stages. Of maturity.