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It’s not a mainstream term or even an often-considered idea—the idea of “biblical friendship.” Hear pastor and author Jonathan Holmes explain what this kind of relationship is and why he felt compelled to write a book devoted to the topic called The Company We Keep: In Search of Biblical Friendship:

Topics: Monthly Resources

Evangelism. The word alone produces a tightness in the stomach and anxiety in the hearts of many Christians, creating a barrier that hinders sharing the Good News of Christ. Misunderstanding the biblical directives of evangelism may incline us to shy away from sharing our faith, thinking we do not have the gift of evangelism or do not know enough to be effective, leaving the task to others.

Topics: Study Guides

“Here is a wonderful primer on the nature of biblical friendship—what it means and why it matters.”   – Alistair Begg

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The term “carefulness” is probably not the first word that comes to mind when we think of attributes of friendship. But in his book, The Company We Keep: In Search of Biblical Friendship, pastor and author Jonathan Holmes explains that employing a sense of "carefulness" to our close relationships is important. Hear what he has to say on this topic and how we can begin to develop biblical friendships:

Topics: Monthly Resources

Can biblical friendships encounter rocky roads along the way? And can the way we develop our friendships actually help us serve Christ more? Jonathan Holmes, pastor and author of The Company We Keep: In Search of Biblical Friendship, explains his perspective on how seeking biblical friendship can positively impact our daily lives and help us better serve Christ:

Topics: Monthly Resources

"All we need to be is humble enough to acknowledge our need and open-handed enough to receive His grace..." -Alistair Begg

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"'Today you will be with me in paradise' is the whisper of Christ to every dying saint." -Spurgeon

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"The problem is that most of us are so earthly-minded that we’re of no heavenly use." -Alistair Begg

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By: Josiah Conder

'Tis not that I did choose Thee,
For, Lord, that could not be;
This heart would still refuse Thee,
But Thou hast chosen me;
Thou from the sin that stained me,
Hast cleansed and set me free,
Of old Thou hast ordained me,
That I should live to Thee.

Topics: Hymns and Worship

Alistair Begg sermon about following Jesus Christ

"Much of what we regard as disqualifications for serving Jesus Christ, God...turns them into stepping stones." -Alistair Begg

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