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How do we know that believers are friends of God?

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Believers are seen as friends of God because of their union with Christ and His promise of friendship through obedience.

The assurance that believers count as friends of God is firmly grounded in their relationship with Jesus Christ. In John 15:14, Jesus states that those who keep His commands are His friends, which signifies the linkage between obedience and intimacy with God. Additionally, in 1 Corinthians 1:30, it is emphasized that through Christ, believers are granted wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification, thereby making them suitable for this divine friendship. Because Christ has laid down His life for them, believers can confidently claim their status as friends.
Scripture References: John 15:13-15, 1 Corinthians 1:30

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