Joy in Prayer Paul, in part, gave his standard salutation, but in part, didn’t.Paul remembers to pray for the church, bringing him joy.We can be joyful regardless of circumstances. Joy of Good Works Paul was confident of the Philippians’ spiritual condition, which gave him joy.The work God starts in us is salvation.Sanctification won’t be complete until we get to Heaven. Joy of Relationships God wants us to have loving relationships with other disciples.We are to celebrate the growth of others in their relationships with God. Joy of Adversity We are to use our experiences to witness to and encourage others.We are all ministers for Christ.We are to accept other ministers if they are preaching about the true gospel, regardless of the difference they have to us. Joy of Salvation Paul was confident in the gospel that lives would be saved, his own included.The Holy Spirit is instrumental in our salvation.Paul had expectations that he wanted fulfilled. Joy of Living and Dying Regardless of the circumstances, Paul was devoted to the Christ of the gospel which he preached.Paul struggled with wanting to end this life and start eternal life.Paul assured the Philippians that they shouldn’t worry about the outcome of his imprisonment. Joy through Humility If we have encouragement, love, fellowship, affection, and mercy, then we will have love, unity, and purpose.Paul identified part of the cause of disunity as selfish ambition and conceit. A way to remedy selfish ambition and conceit is to put the needs of others first. Joy in Submitting Disciples are to imitate Jesus in being humble and disinterested.Jesus gave up a lot to be our Savior.God will reward Jesus for His total obedience. Joy in Sanctifiation Salvation brings responsibilities with it that will take work to carry out.Even though we are required to work at sanctification, we do not do it alone.Our inner sanctification manifests itself in our actions. Joy in Knowing Jesus Knowing Jesus as our Savior and Lord means we can put our trust in Him.Living for Jesus through faith brings righteousness. Joy in Having Goals Paul found joy in the fact that suffering in this life was rewarded when we are resurrected into the next life for those who know Jesus.We can be certain that we all will be resurrected — where we will spend eternity depends on whether we have ABCDed or not. Joy in Perfection Paul may not have been perfect, but he was working toward it.We should only go forward on the Sanctification Road.Paul wanted us to get one thing if nothing else — we have to pursue God even after conversion. Joy in being Mature in Faith All believers are to possess God’s way of thinking.Those who do not possess God’s way of thinking — even believers — face destruction.Those who do possess God’s way of thinking are citizens of Heaven. Joy in Standing Firm Together Joy of Moral Excellence Joy and Contentment Joy of Certainty Joy in God The Gospel's Wisdom The Gospel's Power The Gospel of Christ The Gospel of Reconciliation Suffering for the Gospel The Gospel's Goal The Gospel of Wisdom The Gospel of Knowing Jesus Share on Facebook Share 0 Share on TwitterTweet 0 Share on Pinterest Share 0