“and the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness”— and he was called a friend of God.”

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“and the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness”— and he was called a friend of God.” (James 2:23, ESV)

God’s PERSON God’s PROVISION God’s PROMISE

God’s PERSON God is INFINATE. Psalm 90:2 God is HOLY. 1 Timothy 6:16 We are SINFUL. James 4:4

God’s PROVISION God initiates friendship with us through His Son. Romans 5:8

God’s PROMISE John 6:28-29 John 15:14 John 10:10 John 15:11

Elizabeth Barrett Browning