Jared Wilson | Friends With Jesus | Steve Brown, Etc.

Can we really be friends with Jesus? And if so, what does that mean for us? This week, Steve and the gang hang out with author Jared Wilson to discuss our true standing with the Son of God. Jared's new book is "Friendship With The Friend of Sinners: The Remarkable Possibility of Closeness with Christ" (https://amzn.to/44A64ng – @BakerPublishingGroup).

Need more Jared?

Jared Wilson | Gifts of Grace | Steve Brown, Etc. – https://youtu.be/BWLOVNlMlr0
Jared Wilson | Love Me Anyway | Steve Brown, Etc. – https://youtu.be/Q3WZ05uHPzg
Jared Wilson | Gospel-Driven Ministry | Steve Brown, Etc. – https://youtu.be/vhY1vyd6fVA
Jared Wilson | The Gospel According to Satan | Steve Brown, Etc. – https://youtu.be/7iCPl87EKQM
Jared Wilson | Unparalleled | Steve Brown, Etc. – https://cutt.ly/qwkSPCUT
Jared Wilson | The Imperfect Disciple | Steve Brown, Etc. – https://cutt.ly/JwkSSVvX

🗝️ When you stop to consider that Jesus calls you 'friend', how does that make you feel? Does it change your outlook? Share your thoughts in the Comments. 🗝️

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Jared Wilson serves as Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Author-in-Residence at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (@MidwesternSeminary). He’s a pastor and Director of The Pastoral Training Center at Liberty Baptist Church (@libertybaptistchurch4816) in Kansas City, Missouri. Jared is also an award-winning author and has written more than 20 books. His latest is called "Friendship With The Friend of Sinners: The Remarkable Possibility of Closeness with Christ" (lhttps://amzn.to/44A64ng – @BakerPublishingGroup).

00:00 - Intro
02:46 - Meet Jared Wilson
05:35 - Does "friends with Jesus" take away from who he is as God?
13:19 - Jared's remarkable story about going from suicidal to hopeful
22:50 - Why do we resist our identity as friends of Jesus?
29:50 - "It's to our advantage that Jesus is invisible..." Say WHAT?!
33:52 - When it comes to our friendship with Jesus, we don't bring much to the table (and He's ok with that)
37:37 - Steve's closing thoughts
40:11 - Next week's guest is...

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