Philippians 1:1-8
“But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. … But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying on another.”
– Galatians 5:16, 22-26
Big Idea: When The Gospel Binds Us, God’s Joy Fills Us
Choose Joy By:
1) Remembering God’s Grace (v. 1-5; 7)
2) Resting In God’s Assurances (v. 6-7)
God’s Promises That Give Me Assurance:
1) God finishes what He starts (Philippians 1:6)
2) God is doing a good work (Romans 8:28)
3) God wins (1 Corinthians 15:54-58)
4) God guarantees my eternity (Ephesians 1:13-14)
5) God is with me (Hebrews 13:5)
3) Radiating God’s Affection (v. 7-8)
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
- John 13:34-35
“And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.”
- Colossians 3:14-15