Galatians Justified by Faith

2. Gal. 5:22-23 “JOY” November 18, 2012 Galatians Justified by Faith

3. Gal. 5:22-23 “JOY” November 18, 2012 • Galatians 5:22-23 • But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians Justified by Faith

4. Gal. 5:22-23 “JOY” November 18, 2012 • Joy: The definition • Joy is: • chara = cheerfulness, that is, calm delight: - exceeding gladness • Joy is: • NOT happiness. Galatians Justified by Faith

5. Gal. 5:22-23 “JOY” November 18, 2012 Therefore, it is not contextually/Biblically accurate to teach that something that results in you being happy is evidence you’re walking in the Spirit. Galatians Justified by Faith

6. Gal. 5:22-23 “JOY” November 18, 2012 Joy’s Biblical connection to HOPE: Romans 12:9-16 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Galatians Justified by Faith

7. Gal. 5:22-23 “JOY” November 18, 2012 Joy’s Biblical connection to HOPE: 1Pe 1:8,13 Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory… Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Rom 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Galatians Justified by Faith

8. Gal. 5:22-23 “JOY” November 18, 2012 Joy/Rejoice ISAIAH: 49 TIMES! “Joy”: 28 (“rejoice”: 21) PSALMS: 74 TIMES! “Joy”: 19 (“rejoice”: 55!) Galatians Justified by Faith

9. The Book of Isaiah Isa 65:17-19: “For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth, and the former things shall not be remembered or come into mind. But be glad and rejoice forever in that which I create; for behold, I create Jerusalem to be a joy, and her people to be a gladness. I will rejoice in Jerusalem and be glad in my people; no more shall be heard in it the sound of weeping and the cry of distress.” Isaiah 60-66 “Heaven Awaits” July 1, 2012

10. Gal. 5:22-23 “JOY” November 18, 2012 Joy’s Biblical connection to HOPE: Mat 25:21 His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.‘ Joh 15:11 (Jesus) These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. JOY is from God the Father, from Christ Jesus the Son, and according to Galatians 5:22, FROM the Holy Spirit. Galatians Justified by Faith

11. Gal. 5:22-23 “JOY” November 18, 2012 • How is JOY attained? • Surrender is your only option. Galatians Justified by Faith

13. Gal. 5:22-23 “JOY” November 18, 2012 Joy’s effect on the world around us: Jas 1:2-4 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in (wanting) nothing. Joh 16:33 “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart (be of good cheer); I have overcome the world." Galatians Justified by Faith

14. Gal. 5:22-23 “JOY” November 18, 2012 Joy’s effect on the world around us: PEACE Galatians Justified by Faith

15. Gal. 5:22-23 “JOY” November 18, 2012 Galatians Justified by Faith