Joy Begins with a Relationship to Jesus Christ

Philippians 1:1-2

A Survey of Biblical Joy

Joy is a gift from God.

God grants joy to those who believe the gospel.

Joy is produced by God the Holy Spirit.

Joy is experienced most fully as believers receive and obey God’s Word.

The believers’ joy is deepened through trials.

The believers’ joy is made complete when they set their hope on the glory of heaven.

Church as a Mission

Planters

Paul
Timothy
Service

Servants

Problems (Acts 16)

Church on Mission

Laymen

Saints
In Christ

At Philippi

Leadership

Bishops

Deacons

Church on Message

Grace and
Peace
from God our Father
and the Lord Jesus Christ. (1:2)