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Discover the Biblical truths of completion, leaning on God, and the joy of affection as highlighted in Philippians 1:6-8. Learn how to defend your faith, experience longing affection, and overcome joy robbers. Explore ways to give joy to God and increase your own joy in life.
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I have you in my ….. HeartPhilippians 1:6-8 Joy of Anticipation (1:6) Joy of Affection (1:7,8)
I have you in my ….. HeartPhilippians 1:6-8 Review – Part 1 Joy of Anticipation (Phil. 1:6) Biblical Truth of Completion All about God All about God’s Purposes All about Leaning on God
I have you in my ….. Heart Part 2 - Philippians 1:7,8 Joy of Affection Confidence in God To feel – phroneo (sound judgment) Romans 12:3 Heart – kardia (inward being, innards) Proverbs 4:23 ; 3:5
I have you in my ….. Heart Joy of Affection (cont’d) Partakers of Grace Defense - apologia ( reason, apologetics) Confirmation – bebaiosis (+ truth of gospel) Both are legal terms. Imprisonment in Rome, defending the Gospel Defense of the faith in his ministry
I have you in my ….. Heart Joy of Affection (cont’d) Longing for one another Affection – splagchnon internal organs describes self-less, compassionate love. In O.T. “tender mercies” - sympathetic. All – very inclusive i.e. Romans 16 Romans 5:5 1 Thess. 4:9
I have you in my ….. Heart What Robs Us of Biblical Joy? False salvation - 2 Corinthians 13:5 Influence of Satan - 1 Peter 5:8 Sovereignty misunderstood – Ps. 55:22 Lack of Prayer - Phil. 4:6 Emotional lows following spiritual highs 1 Kings 18:38-40
I have you in my ….. Heart What Robs Us of Biblical Joy? (cont’d) Focus on circumstances - John 14:27 Ingratitude – 1 Thess. 5:8 Forgetfulness – Psalm 103:2 Living by flesh and not Spirit Unwillingness to accept forgiveness
I have you in my ….. Heart Our ability to give joy to God. God rejoices when unbelievers repent. Luke 15:7 ; Hebrews 11:5 God rejoices in our prayers, worship, and righteous behavior. Prov. 15:8 , 11:20 ; 1 Chron. 29:1,17
I have you in my ….. Heart Application – for Part 2 What areas of your life do you need to do more leaning on God? Write down three things you need to change so that your joy may increase.