It’s been said that in order to find a good friend you need to be one first. There is a lot of truth in that saying. Chip shares, from scripture, how to build deep, meaningful, authentic relationships that stand the test of time.

Main Points

7 Essentials for Biblical Community - 1 Samuel 18-20

1. Be aware – God orchestrates circumstances and chemistry.  
2. Be intentional – We rarely drift into authentic community.  
3. Be honest– Share the last 10%.  
4. Be available– When crisis comes, “friends” arrive.  
5. Be loyal– Don’t “shrink back” when things “heat up.”  
6. Be vulnerable – Refuse to let fear or pride limit your relationships.  
7. Be spiritual – Help them become an r12 Christian every day in every way.

David and Jonathan’s covenant with God was the basis for their devotion to one another. - John 15:9-13

Jonathan and David’s relationship reveals that authentic community occurs when the real you meets real needs for the right reason in the right way. - Romans 12:9-13; John 17:21

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Additional Resource Mentions

• "Leave Ordinary Behind" Book by Lance Witt

About Chip Ingram

Chip Ingram’s passion is helping Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, and teacher for more than three decades, Chip has helped believers around the world move from spiritual spectators to healthy, authentic disciples of Jesus by living out God’s truth in their lives and relationships in transformational ways.

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Living on the Edge exists to help Christians live like Christians. Established in 1995 as the radio ministry of pastor and author Chip Ingram, God has since grown it into a global discipleship ministry. Living on the Edge provides Biblical teaching and discipleship resources that challenge and equip spiritually hungry Christians all over the world to become mature disciples of Jesus.

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