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The. JOY. Believer's. John 15:11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. The. JOY. Believer's. Ps 5:11
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The JOY Believer's John 15:11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
The JOY Believer's Ps 5:11 But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defends them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.
The JOY Believer's 1 John 1:4 And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.
The JOY Believer's Things That Remove Our Joy CIRCUMSTANCES PEOPLE THINGS
The JOY Believer's Paul knew that his position was in Christ. POSITION: • In Christ we are reconciled to God (2 Cor. 5:17-19). • In Christ we are made the righteousness of God (2 Cor. 5:21). • In Christ we are spiritually complete (Col. 2:9-10).
The JOY Believer's Paul knew that his position was in Christ. POSITION: In Christ we are spiritually complete. • In Christ we have perfection (Col. 1:28). • In Christ we have perfect redemption (Eph. 1:7). • In Christ we have a perfect inheritance (Eph. 1:11). • In Christ we have perfect salvation (2 Tim. 2:10). • In Christ we have perfect hope (Rev. 14:13).
The JOY Believer's Paul had a high purpose in Christ. PURPOSE: Phil 1:20-21 According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
The JOY Believer's Paul saw his service as a privilege. PRIVILEGE: Phil 1:27-29 …that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striv-ing together for the faith of the gospel…For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake.
The JOY Believer's Paul saw his service as a privilege. PRIVILEGE: Phil 1:27-29 …that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striv-ing together for the faith of the gospel…For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake.
The JOY Believer's Paul had a passion that couldn’t be quenched. PASSION: Phil 1:18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretense, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
The JOY Believer's Paul had a passion that couldn’t be quenched. PASSION: Preach the Word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine” (2 Tim. 4:2).
The JOY Believer's Paul had his eyes on a greater prospect. PROSPECT: Phil 1:23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
The JOY Believer's POSITION IN CHRIST PURPOSE TO MAGNIFY CHRIST PRIVILEGE TO SERVE CHRIST PASSION TO PREACH CHRIST PROSPECT TO BE WITH CHRIST