True Friendship by Vaughan Roberts

This short, gospel-centered study looks at the biblical meaning and practice of friendship, showing how authentic friendships are rooted in Christ and marked by honesty, encouragement, mutual accountability, forgiveness, and sacrificial commitment. It identifies common obstacles—selfishness, busyness, envy, and avoidance of conflict—then gives practical advice for forming, deepening, and restoring friendships in the context of church life, including how to speak truth in love, pray for one another, and bear one another’s burdens. The overall argument is that true friendship is a spiritual discipline and a means of growth that displays the love and grace of God.