Friendship with Christ

Friendship is one of the primary ways that Jesus reveals his heart—and therefore the heart of God—to us. While his critics called him a “friend of sinners and tax collectors” as an indictment against his character, understanding this truth brings clarity and comfort to the life of a Christian. Alongside this text in Matthew 11:18-19, John 15:9-15 provides a unique insight into Jesus’ own definition of friendship.