What kind of relationship does God want with His disciples? Is He a dictating King Who expects robotic obedience? Or does He want to sit down with man like a Friend and come to an understanding? Does God consider man as His servants or as His friends? According to the author, the purpose of the book is to consider the far-reaching and, to some believers, highly desirable implications of God's clearly stated preference for something more than just submissive service--the freedom of understanding friendship. This book was proudly promoted in CHRISTIANITY TODAY.