Why Was Abraham Called "The Friend of God"? - Clayton D Steep - May 1982

Clayton D Steep

Even more important for you, how can you build a relationship like that? "MY friend." That's how God referred to the patriarch Abraham (Isa. 41:8). What a remarkable relationship! A limited, physical, mortal being thought of by the all-powerful, immortal, all-knowing, supreme God as His dearly loved friend. How was such a relationship possible? What constitutes that kind of friendship? Have you ever analyzed this question? You have encountered many people in your life. You will no doubt encounter many more. Dozens, hundreds, even thousands of individuals become acquaintances, but only some of them become close friends. Why? Exactly what is a friend? What is friendship? - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library