Mike McKinley | Friendship With God | Steve Brown, Etc.

Friends with Jesus... is it possible? And if so, what are the implications for us? This week, Steve and the gang hang out with pastor and author Mike McKinley to ponder this world-changing idea and discuss how Mike breathed new life into an often-overlooked theological classic. Mike’s latest book is called "Friendship With God: A Path to Deeper Fellowship with the Father, Son, and Spirit" (https://amzn.to/460vgVH – @CrosswayBooks).

🗝️ Would you use the word 'friend' to describe your relationship with God? Why or why not? Share your thoughts in the Comments. 🗝️

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GUEST BIO
Mike McKinley serves as senior pastor of Sterling Park Baptist Church in Sterling, Virginia (@sterlingparkbaptistchurcha7470). He also holds an MDiv from Westminster Theological Seminary and has authored a number of books, including "Am I Really a Christian?" and "Church Planting Is for Wimps." Mike’s latest book is called Friendship With God: A Path to Deeper Fellowship with the Father, Son, and Spirit.

00:00 - Intro
03:12 - Meet Mike McKinley
04:40 - Who was John Owen (and why did Mike rewrite his book)?
08:43 - Can we hold God in awe AND view Him as our friend?
13:33 - God is relational and here's why...
23:24 - Cleansing Grace and Costly Grace
29:44 - What's the difference between 'union' and 'communion' with God?
31:10 - What if we don't have to be grown ups with God?
33:46 - Having the Holy Spirit IN us is better than Jesus being WITH us...
37:44 - Steve's closing thoughts
40:15 - Next week's guest is...

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