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Discovering True Joy: The Fruit of the Spirit

Explore the essence of joy as a significant fruit of the Spirit, drawing from biblical principles. While many types of joy exist, not all are acceptable to God. This study emphasizes that true joy stems from obedience to Christ, forgiveness, and sharing the Gospel, transcending earthly circumstances. Joy in trials, service to others, and fellowship in faith embody the deeper happiness God desires for us. Ultimately, biblical joy is rooted in truth and righteousness. Are you cultivating the fruit of the Spirit in your life?

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Discovering True Joy: The Fruit of the Spirit

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  1. Gal. 5:22-23

  2. FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: JOY • What makes you happy? • Sin (Phil. 3:19; 2 Ths. 2:12; Pr. 15:21)? • Righteousness (3 Jn 4; Gal. 5:22-23)? I. THERE ARE DIFFERENT KINDS OF JOY B. Joy (5479) [chara] - cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight, gladness, great joy or exceeding joy (Luke 10:17-20). Not all joy is acceptable to God! Feeling joy doesn’t make a thing right!

  3. FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: JOY A. Full joy is in obeying Christ (Jn 15:10-11; 1 Jn 5:3; Prov. 21:15). B. In forgiveness (Acts 8:35-39; 1 Pet. 3:21). II. JOY IN RECEIVING THE GOSPEL C. In Heaven (Luke 15:7, 10, 32). Biblical joy comes from doing what is right & being spiritually blessed!

  4. FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: JOY A. Joy & Comfort (Phil. 4:4-5; 1 Thess. 5:16, 2:14-16, 3:1-10). B. In Trials (Jas. 1:2-4; Rom. 5:3-5; 8:18). C. In Persecution (1 Pet. 4:12-16; Acts 5:27-28, 40-42; 16:22-25). III. JOY IN LIVING BY THE GOSPEL Biblical joy is NOT tied to perfect earthly circumstances!

  5. FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: JOY A. In Seeing Others Do Truth (1 Cor. 13:6). B. In Serving God & Others (2 Cor. 9:7ff). IV. JOY IN SCRIPTURAL FELLOWSHIP C. In The Progress Of Brethren (2 Cor. 7:5-16; 2 Jn. 12). D. In Salvation Of Others (1 Th. 2:19-20). Biblical joy is grounded in Truth!

  6. FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: JOY A. Not all joy is acceptable to God! B. Proper joy is in obedience to the gospel. C. True joy is not tied to earthly circumstances. CONCLUSION: D. Biblical joy is grounded in Truth! Is the fruit of the Spirit in your life?

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