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Explore the book of Philippians and discover the unspeakable joy that comes from God. From Paul and Timothy's service to the believers in Philippi to the deepening of joy through trials, this biblical theology of joy will inspire and encourage you in your faith journey.
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“Joy Unspeakable” The Book of Philippians “JOY FOR THE JOURNEY”
Philippians 1:1-6 1 Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Jesus Christ, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, 5 for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;
“JOY UNSPEAKABLE” Background to the book of Philippians: Acts 16:11-34 The conversion of Lydia, (vs.11-15) The demon possessed slave girl, (vs.16-24) The earthquake and the jailer converted, (vs.25-34)
“JOY UNSPEAKABLE” A Biblical Theology of JOY: First, joy is a gift from God. Psalm 4:7,9 and 16:11 Second, God grants joy to those who believe the Gospel: Luke 2:10,11; Jn 15:11. Third, Joy is produced by the Holy Spirit: Rom 14:17; Gal 5:22,23
“JOY UNSPEAKABLE” A Biblical Theology of JOY: Fourth, Joy is experienced when believers obey the Word: Jer 15:16; I John 1:4 Fifth, Joy is deepened through trials. I Thes 1:6; 2 Cor 6:10; James 1:2 Sixth, The believers joy is complete when they set their future on heaven: Rom 12:12; I Pt 1:8; 4:13; Jude 24,25.
“JOY UNSPEAKABLE” I. The Attitude of Service: “Servants of Jesus Christ” II. The Assembly of the Believers: “To all the saints….overseers and deacons.” III. The Audience of Life Change: GPT (Grace, Peace, Thanks) People IV. The Activity of the Church: (1:4-6)