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How does the friendship with the Lord begin?

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Friendship with the Lord begins with His initiative in choosing and calling His people.

The initiation of friendship with God is wholly by His grace and choosing, as expressed in John 15:16. He picks and calls His people from a state of enmity to that of friendship. The Lord Jesus, being the Good Shepherd, knows His sheep and calls them to follow Him. This divine initiation shows that by nature, people are estranged from God due to sin, yet through His sovereign grace, He works in their hearts, instigating a genuine relationship founded on His love and sacrifice.
Scripture References: John 15:16, Ephesians 1:4-5, Hebrews 13:5

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Our friendship with the Lord
Rowland Wheatley · Jun 8, 2025
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