Dictionary of Bible Themes A relationship of love and faithfulness into which God calls all people through faith. James 2:23Examples of friendship with God See also Abraham 2 Chronicles 20:7Isaiah 41:8 Exodus 33:11 See also Moses Numbers 12:8Deuteronomy 34:10 Job 29:4-5 See also Job Job 16:20-21John 11:5 Examples of friendship with Jesus Christ See also Mary, Martha and Lazarus John 11:3,11,35-36; 12:1-2John 13:23 The beloved disciple See also John 19:26; 20:2; 21:7,20"the disciple whom Jesus loved" is generally thought to be John. John 15:14-15The disciples Matthew 11:19The ministry of Jesus Christ is an expression of friendship to sinners In his life on earth See also Luke 7:39; 19:7pp Lk 7:34 John 15:13Romans 5:7-8 In his death on the cross See also Luke 12:4John 3:16 1 Peter 3:18 Isaiah 5:7 God's delight in friendship with those who he loves Hosea 11:1-4See also 1 John 1:3Isaiah 54:10 The reliability of God as a friend See also Deuteronomy 7:9Joshua 1:5 Proverbs 18:24 John 13:1 Hebrews 13:5 Psalms 145:18 God's invitation for people to know his friendship James 4:8Revelation 3:20 See also Zechariah 1:3Sharing a meal is a strong expression of friendship in Scripture. Malachi 3:7Acts 17:27 James 4:4 See also 1035 God, faithfulness2015 Christ, compassion 2036 Christ, humility 2303 Christ as creator 5078 Abraham, significance 5690 friends 5896 irreverence 7922 fellowship with God |
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