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Where Two Or Three Are Gathered: Essays on Friendship
Friendship is an amazing and wonderful thing. For the church, friendship is vital. When we gather around the gifts of Christ, we gather together. We need others who will bear the external Word for us, and in so doing we make our stand in an eternal friendship against the Devil, the world, and our own sinful hearts.
The handing over of the goods—that is, the proclamation of salvation by grace through faith in Christ alone—will continually call for the creation and endurance of friendship. It is In friendship that we will be able to hold the line until our Lord, the Friend of Sinners, returns.
The handing over of the goods—that is, the proclamation of salvation by grace through faith in Christ alone—will continually call for the creation and endurance of friendship. It is In friendship that we will be able to hold the line until our Lord, the Friend of Sinners, returns.
119 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 15, 2019
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November 11, 2020
Really enjoyed these writings on friendship, from both a biblical and historical Christian perspective. For Tolkien and Lewis fans, the bonus of reading about their communities and interactions will be rewarding; for church nerds, the friendships of Luther and Melanchthon, will remind us of why we need diversity and challenge in our church life. LOVED the chapters on OT friendships (David and Jonathan) as well as the Theology and Philosophy essays. Thoughtful, quotable, and perspective-shifting for all who want to base our relationships on God's Word and His gospel.
May 26, 2025
From the folks at 1517--I actually bought this at their conference that I attended in San Diego a couple of years ago--a lovely set of essays on friendship as discussed in the Bible and as part of the Christian experience. So many good and wise words! The conference that I had attended focused on the writer C.S. Lewis and his relationship with J.R.R. Tolkien and other Inklings (a group of like-minded writers from Oxford in the 30s and 40s who met to debate and encourage each other.) One of my favorite of these essays explored the friendship of Martin Luther and Philip Melanchthon---such a beautiful relationship between a father figure and a protoge, between a forceful, aggressive personality, and the kinder, gentler one--each learning from the other. A very enjoyable read! My favorite line is a quote from C.S. Lewis, defining friendship as, "the most spiritual of loves...It is the sort of love one can imagine between angels." Good words.
February 8, 2020
What a friend we have in Jesus
Reviewing the historical friendships of Luther and Melanchthon, Tolkien and Lewis, this collection gives a wonderful description of true friendship in light of scripture, history and literature. I truly enjoyed this inspirational book. And I’m grateful to the contributing authors and the light they have shed on this topic. Be consoled.
Reviewing the historical friendships of Luther and Melanchthon, Tolkien and Lewis, this collection gives a wonderful description of true friendship in light of scripture, history and literature. I truly enjoyed this inspirational book. And I’m grateful to the contributing authors and the light they have shed on this topic. Be consoled.
April 13, 2021
Great essays on friendship
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