Discussion Summary

The topic of friendship was introduced by Rev. Van Overloop in the 3rd discussion group of the 1986 Convention. He used David and Jonathan as examples of an ideal relationship. In I Sam. 20:16ff we read of the covenant of friendship that was established between them, and later in the same chapter, verses 41 & 42 we read of the final meeting of these two friends. God created man after his own image, therefore man is a social being who is able to have communion with others. Through the covenant...