A-Cross Perspective/s
Hello and welcome to A-Cross Perspective/s! We are a group of Christians in Singapore who are keen to explore the complexities of living out the faith in today’s world. Our aim is to interrogate different perspectives on contemporary issues in light of our Christian beliefs. We do not promise straight answers, but hope to challenge other Christians and ourselves to think and live critically. Follow us on Instagram @a.cross_perspective.s
A-Cross Perspective/s
Episode 17 - Friends with Limits
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Derek, Paulo, and Mark
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Episode 7
Why can't we be friends?? In this episode we discuss the seemingly simple concept of friendship. What does it actually mean biblically to be friends? Are there conditions and what are they? Can Christians have enemies, and who are they? Can forgiveness be given unconditionally to restore a friendship? Can we be true friends with non-Christians? Join us as we unpack these questions.
00:00 - Introduction
02:10 - Friendship as having conditions
05:55 - Communicating expectations in a friendship
10:44 - Conditional forgiveness, love, and enemies
18:05 - Loving your enemy from afar
21:34 - Withholding forgiveness vs. holding a grudge
27:53 - Analogy to God & us; the need for humility
30:18 - Friendship with non-Christians
38:00 - Closing thoughts