Keith Craft: Big Thought: Grace opens doors for us, not just to know God, but to be friends…
Big Thought: Grace opens doors for us, not just to know God, but to be friends with God.
- Source
- From the message series Grace Vol 1
The thought behind the quote
In John 15:15, Jesus moves the relationship he has with his disciples from that of a master and servant to friends. Grace is not just about saving us from sin—it is also about empowering us to live in close relationship with God, as friends, not merely as distant followers or just as servants. Jesus makes it clear that everything He has received from the Father, He shares with His friends. This is the privilege of friendship with God—we are invited into the inner circle, where God reveals His heart and His plans to us.
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