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JESUS OUR FRIEND Jhn 15:14-17

JESUS OUR FRIEND Jhn 15:14-17. Jesus, the Word participated in creation Jhn 1:1-3 Jesus gave his life's blood to purchase man, (who had fallen as a result of sin), back out of bondage to sin 1Pet 1:18,19 Even though Jesus has every right over us as creator and owner, He calls us His friend.

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JESUS OUR FRIEND Jhn 15:14-17

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  1. JESUS OUR FRIENDJhn 15:14-17 • Jesus, the Word participated in creation Jhn 1:1-3 • Jesus gave his life's blood to purchase man, (who had fallen as a result of sin), back out of bondage to sin 1Pet 1:18,19 • Even though Jesus has every right over us as creator and owner, He calls us His friend

  2. JESUS OUR FRIENDJhn 15:14-17 • WHAT IS INVOLVED IN BEING A FRIEND OF JESUS? • Love Jhn 15:13; Jhn 14:15 • Trust Jhn 15:15; 2Cor 4:7; Col 1:12; Rom 4:21 • Nearness Matt 28:20; Mk 16:20; 2Cor 6:1 • Giving 2Cor 12:15; Jhn 15:13

  3. JESUS OUR FRIENDJhn 15:14-17 • THE TERMS OF FRIENDSHIP Jhn 15:14 • There is an "if" in this matter, conveying the idea that there are conditions for us to meet before Christ will consider us His friends • "IF YE DO" - we must be active, not passive, in this matter • "WHATSOEVER" - any and everything expected by Christ • "I COMMAND YOU" - The source of order must be Jesus. Men, no matter how well-meaning nor learned, are unable to modify or substitute for the commands of Jesus. He will not be our friend if we substitute

  4. JESUS OUR FRIENDJhn 15:14-17 • Jesus has given himself for man as the friend of sinners • He counts as his friends all who obey His commands • For the alien sinner: Faith Heb 11:6; Repentance Acts 17:30; Confession Rom 10:10; Baptism Acts 2:38; 22:16 • For the erring child: Repent, confess and pray Acts 8:22; 1Jhn 1:9 • He counts those as His friend who continue in the faith Rev 2:10 • On this basis; is Jesus your friend?

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