Joy of the church
The church is to rejoice in the salvation brought about by Jesus Christ’s faithful life and death, and by the power of his resurrection. Even in adversity, believers know the joy of Jesus Christ.
Joy at the coming of Jesus Christ
Lk 2:8-11 Also see: Jn 3:27-29; 8:56
Joy as the hallmark of the kingdom of God
Gal 5:22 See also Mt 13:44; Lk 10:17-21; 15:4-10 pp Mt 18:12-14; Jn 4:34-36; 16:20-24; 17:13; Ro 12:12; 14:17-18; 1Th 5:16-18
Jesus Christ promises joy to his disciples Jn 15:9-11 Also see: Mt 5:11-12 pp Lk 6:22-23; Jn 16:20-24; 17:13
Joy among believers Ac 2:46-47 Also see: Ac 15:1-3; Ro 15:31-32; 2Co 2:3; Php 2:17-18
Joy experienced in relationship with Jesus Christ
1Pe 1:8-9 Also see: Jn 15:7-11; Heb 12:22-24; Rev 19:7
Joy experienced through conversion Ac 16:33-34 Also see: Ac 8:38-39; Ro 5:11
Joy experienced even in adversity
Ac 5:41; 1Pe 4:12-13 Also see: Mt 5:11-12 Lk 6:22-23; 2Co 7:4; 8:1-2; 12:7-10; 13:9; Php 2:17-18; Col 1:24; 1Th 1:6; Heb 10:34; Jas 1:2-3; 1Pe 1:3-6
Joy experienced by the apostles
Joy because of the believers’ faith and obedience Ro 16:19; 3Jn 3-4 Also see: 2Co 7:4; Php 1:23-26; 4:1; Col 2:5; 1Th 2:19-20; 3:9
Joy because of the believers’ love and concern 2Co 7:7 See also 2Co 7:12-13; Php 2:1-2 the Philippians’ love for one another; Phm 7
Joy because of the believers’ partnership in the gospel Php 1:4-6
Say this prayer: Father in heaven, Thank you for sending your Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for the forgiveness of my sin. Lord Jesus, please forgive me for all of my sins. Come into my heart, and be my Lord and Savior. Please, help me live for you and fill me with your Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
