Friendships
Learning Goals
Learning Goals
From the time of creation, human persons were established in friendship with God.
We were established in a state of Original Justice in the garden, by which we were in harmony with ourselves, others, and God.
We are made in God’s image and likeness, which calls us to be in communion with one another.
Friendship is necessary for us as persons.
Friendship is experienced in different ways throughout our lives but should always lead us closer to Christ.
Biblical Touchstones
Biblical Touchstones
Iron is sharpened by iron; one person sharpens another.
Iron is sharpened by iron; one person sharpens another.
PROVERBS 27:17
PROVERBS 27:17
[L]ove one another with mutual affection; anticipate one another in showing honor.
[L]ove one another with mutual affection; anticipate one another in showing honor.
ROMANS 12:10
ROMANS 12:10