Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8100 The life of faith » 8122 friendship, with God A relationship of love and faithfulness into which God calls all people through faith. Examples of friendship with God Abraham James 2:23 See also 2 Chronicles 20:7; Isaiah 41:8 Moses Exodus 33:11 See also Numbers 12:8; Deuteronomy 34:10 Job Job 29:4-5 See also Job 16:20-21 Examples of friendship with Jesus Christ Mary, Martha and Lazarus John 11:5 See also John 11:3,11,35-36; John 12:1-2 The beloved disciple John 13:23 “the disciple whom Jesus loved” is generally thought to be John. See also John 19:26; John 20:2; John 21:7,20 The disciples The ministry of Jesus Christ is an expression of friendship to sinners In his life on earth Matthew 11:19 pp Luke 7:34 See also Luke 7:39; Luke 19:7 In his death on the cross John 15:13; Romans 5:7-8 See also Luke 12:4; John 3:16; 1 Peter 3:18 God's delight in friendship with those who he loves Isaiah 5:7; Hosea 11:1-4 See also 1 John 1:3 The reliability of God as a friend Isaiah 54:10 See also Deuteronomy 7:9; Joshua 1:5; Proverbs 18:24; John 13:1; Hebrews 13:5 God's invitation for people to know his friendship Psalm 145:18; James 4:8; Revelation 3:20 Sharing a meal is a strong expression of friendship in Scripture. See also Zechariah 1:3; Malachi 3:7; Acts 17:27; James 4:4 See also
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