The document discusses Jesus calling his followers friends in the Gospel of John. It notes that the Greek word for friend is related to love. It highlights two themes: being willing to give one's life for others, and speaking boldly. The key passage from John 15 outlines how Jesus calls his disciples friends because he has revealed everything to them as the Father has revealed to him, and commands them to love one another as he has loved them. Jesus challenges his followers to love as he did through his ultimate act of friendship in giving his life.