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Discover the biblical perspective on joy as a gift from God, produced by the Holy Spirit, deepened through trials, and made complete by setting hope on heaven's glory. Explore what it means to be slaves, saints, and servants according to the Scriptures.
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Single – Minded Part 1Philippians 1 A Biblical View of Joy Slaves Saints Servants Salutations
Single – Minded Part 1 A Biblical View of Joy Joy is a gift from God. Psalm 4:7,8 Psalm 16:11 God grants joy to those who believe the Gospel. Luke 2:10,11 John 15:11
Single – Minded Part 1 A Biblical View of Joy (cont’d) Joy is produced by the Holy Spirit. Romans 14:17 Galatians 5:22,23 Joy is experienced as believers receive and obey God’s Word. Jeremiah 15:16 1 John 1:4
Single – Minded Part 1 A Biblical View of Joy (cont’d) A believer’s joy is deepened through trials. 1 Thessalonians 1:6 2 Corinthians 6:10 1 Peter 1:3-6
Single – Minded Part 1 A Biblical View of Joy (cont’d) A believer’s joy is made complete when they set their hope on glory of heaven. Romans 12:12 1 Peter 1:8 ; 4:13 Jude 24,25
Single – Minded Part 1Philippians 1:1-2 Slaves Saints Servants Salutations
Single – Minded Part 1Philippians 1 Slaves Three ways to become slaves: By conquest. Ps. 19:13 ; Prov. 5:22 By birth. Ps. 51:5 By death. Rom. 6:23 Three ways to freedom from slavery: Earn it. Buy it. Be redeemed by someone else. 1 Cor.6:19,20
Single – Minded Part 1Philippians 1 Saints Saint doesn’t refer to personal holiness. Saint does refer to being set apart. Exodus 40 – consecration John 17:19 – separation for a special task I Peter 2:9 – possession
Single – Minded Part 1Philippians 1 Servants Saints must have a servant’s heart! There are leaders and laborers but … True leaders will also be laborers!
Single – Minded Part 1Philippians 1 Application Are you thinking as a……….. Doulos Saint Servant