What does the Bible say about Christ's friendship?
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The Bible teaches that Christ calls His followers friends because He has chosen them and reveals the will of the Father to them.
In John 15:12-16, Christ emphasizes the depth of His relationship with His disciples, stating, 'You are my friends if you do whatever I command you.' This is not a casual friendship, but one rooted in His love and sacrifice. Greater love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends, which Christ did for His people. The concept of friendship with Christ encompasses both a relationship established before the foundation of the world and an experiential relationship marked by obedience to His commands. Through this friendship, believers are called to bear fruit that glorifies God.
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