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It is written: ‘“As surely as I live,” says the Lord, “Every knee will bow before me; every tongue will acknowledge God.”’

Romans 14:11

Galatians 5:22 - Joy• Introduction

Galatians 5:22 - Joy• Introduction• Definition

John Piper: “Christian joy is • a good feeling in the soul, • produced by the Holy Spirit, • as he causes us to see the beauty of Christ

• in the Word and • in the world.”

Galatians 5:22 - Joy• Introduction• Definition• A good feeling• In the soul• Produced by the Holy Spirit• A sight of Jesus• In the Word & in the World

Galatians 5:22 - Joy• Introduction• Definition• How does it GO?• Sin

Psalm 32:1-5Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.2 Blessed is the one whose sin the LORD does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit.

3 When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long.4 For day and night your hand was heavy on me;my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer.

5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity.I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the LORD.’And you forgave the guilt of my sin.

Galatians 5:22 - Joy• Introduction• Definition• How does it GO?• Sin• Misplaced confidence

Galatians 5:22 - Joy• Introduction• Definition• How does it GO?• Sin• Discipline from the Lord

Galatians 5:22 - Joy• Introduction• Definition• How does it GO?• Sin• Discipline from the Lord

Hebrews 12:11 “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.”

Galatians 5:22 - Joy• Introduction• Definition• How does it GO?

• Sin

• Discipline from the LordHebrews 12:11 “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.”Hebrews 12:5-6 “have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a father addresses his son? It says,

‘My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you,6 because the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.’

Galatians 5:22 - Joy• Introduction• Definition• How does it GO?• Sin• Discipline from the Lord• Trials

Galatians 5:22 - Joy• Introduction• Definition• How does it GO?• Sin• Discipline from the Lord• Trials• Melancholic temperament

Galatians 5:22 - Joy• Introduction• Definition• How does it GO?• Where does it COME from?

Galatians 5:22 - Joy• Introduction• Definition• How does it GO?• Where does it COME from?• His Word

Galatians 5:22 - Joy• Introduction• Definition• How does it GO?• Where does it COME from?• Devouring His Word• Confession and repentance

Psalm 32:5-11

Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity.I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the LORD.’And you forgave the guilt of my sin.6 Therefore let all the faithful pray to you while you may be found;surely the rising of the mighty waters will not reach them.7 You are my hiding-place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.

8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.9 Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understandingbut must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you.10 Many are the woes of the wicked, but the LORD’s unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts in him.11 Rejoice in the LORD and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!

Galatians 5:22 - Joy• Introduction• Definition• How does it GO?• Where does it COME from?• Devouring His Word• Confession and repentance• Trusting in God

Galatians 5:22 - Joy• Introduction• Definition• How does it GO?• Where does it COME from?• Devouring His Word• Confession and repentance• Trusting in God• Taking the long view of life

Galatians 5:22 - Joy• Introduction• Definition• How does it GO?• Where does it COME from?

• Devouring His Word• Confession and repentance• Trusting in God• Taking the long view of life, 2 Corinthians 4:18“Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 

18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”

Galatians 5:22 - Joy• Introduction• Definition• How does it GO?• Where does it COME from?• Devouring His Word• Confession and repentance• Trusting in God• Taking the long view of life, 2 Corinthians 4:18• Giving thanks to the Lord in all circumstances

Galatians 5:22 - Joy• Introduction• Definition• How does it GO?• Where does it COME from?• Devouring His Word• Confession and repentance• Trusting in God• Taking the long view of life• Giving thanks in all situations

Galatians 5:22 - Joy• Introduction• Definition• How does it GO?• Where does it COME from?• What is its FRUIT?• God is pleased• We are strengthened physically, emotionally and spiritually

Galatians 5:22 - Joy• Introduction• Definition• How does it GO?• Where does it COME from?• What is its FRUIT?• Conclusion