How do we know we are friends of Jesus?

According to the teachings reflected in the sermon, we know we are friends of Jesus through our obedience to His commands and our faith in Him. This concept is grounded in Scripture, notably James 2:23, where it is stated that Abraham was called a 'friend of God' because he believed God, and his faith was credited to him as righteousness. True friendship with Christ manifests in how we live our lives—serving Him, trusting His word, and loving Him who first loved us. Our actions reveal our authentic relationship with Him and affirm our status as His friends.