I Am, Therefore I Think - John 15:12–17

In John 15:12–17, Jesus makes a staggering declaration:

“I no longer call you servants… but friends.”

But what does that actually mean?

In this Weekly Jumpstart, Pastor John L. Widdifield walks through the deep theological shift from:

• God as Landlord
• God as Gift-Dispenser
• God as Tyrant
• To God as Friend

This message explores:

Why “source thinking” distorts our identity

Why you are not the sun — but the moon

The difference between entry faith and abiding faith

How suffering forms allegiance

Why only a true King can afford to call His people friends

How the cross restores the image of God in us

This is not sentimental Christianity.
This is structural theology.
This is kingship revealed through friendship.

📖 Text: John 15:12–17 (ESV)
👑 Series: Weekly Jumpstart
🎙 Preached by Pastor John L. Widdifield

Christ is King. Hail to the King.