Understanding the Joyful Fruits of the Spirit in Galatians
Delve into the empowering message of joy as a fruit of the Spirit according to Galatians 5:22-26. Explore the characteristics, Greek words for joy, and instances of joy in receiving the Gospel. Discover how joy is a constant in a Christian's life, found in fellowship, discipline, and trials.
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The Fruit of the Spirit JOY - Galatians 5:22-26
Galatians 5:22-26 - KJV 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 24 And they that are Christ s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. 26 Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another. 2
Characteristics of the fruit of the spirit Love Joy Peace Longsuffering Kindness Goodness Faithfulness Meekness Temperance FAITH GUAGE 3
Greek words for Joy The New Testament is the book of Joy The Greek word Chario, translated rejoice occurs in at least 68 verses in the NT 1 Thessalonians 5:16; Philippians 4:4 Chairo is translated as greeting(s) in some letters Acts 23:26; 15:23; James 1:1 Chara, translated joy occurs in at least 54 verses Ushers in the good news and is to continue Luke 1:28; 2:10; Matthew 28:9 Luke 24:52; John 15:11 4
Joy in Receiving the Gospel Receiving forgiveness and other attendant blessings Samaritans - Acts 8:4-8 Ethiopian eunuch - Acts 8:38, 39 Gentiles of Pisidia - Acts 13:48 5
Joy is Always a Constant in the Life of a Christian It is Commanded Philippians 3:1; 4:4 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 1 Peter 4:13 It is a necessary characteristic of the Kingdom Romans 14:17 6
Joy of Christian Fellowship Comfort of love Philemon 7 Philippians 4:10 Restoring fellowship 2 Corinthians 7:7, 13 2 John 12 7
Joy in Discipline and Trials Rejoicing in suffering for the cause of Christ Acts 5:41; 13:52 I Peter 4:13 Colossians 1:24 Rejoicing in the development of a stronger and more godly character James 1:2-4 I Thessalonians 1:6 8
Joy in the Progress of the Gospel in the Lives of People Rejoicing in people standing fast in the truth Colossians 2:5 3 John 4 I Thessalonians 3:8, 9 Rejoicing in people believing and progressing in the faith Romans 15:13 Philippians 1:23-25 9
Joy Over People Brought to Christ Our joy and crown Philippians 4:1; cf 2:16 I Thessalonians 2:19, 20 Profitable t0 spiritual leaders Hebrews 13:17 10
Joy When a Sinner Repents Teaching of Jesus on the lost and found Luke 15:1-32 Lost Sheep - vss 3-7 Lost Coin - vss 8-10 Lost Son - vss 11-32 Rejoicing occurred when the lost was restored! 11
Conclusion The fruit of the Spirit includes joy (Gal. 5:22). Joy is the gladness and calm delight that results from being in harmony with God and His will. Full joy springs from keeping the commandments of Jesus, for by doing so, we abide in the love of God. Obeying Christ is living by the Spirit, which produces and sustains our joy. Combined with love, joy strengthens and secures our faith. 12
What Shall We Do? Acts 2:38 Alien sinners must Hear the Gospel Romans 10:17; Hebrews 11:6 Believe it John 8:24 Repent of sin Acts 17:30 Confess that Christ is God s Son Matthew 10:34 Be baptized to wash away your sin Acts 2:38 An erring child of God must Repent and Pray for Forgiveness 1 John 1:7-9 Endure Trials - be faithful unto death Revelation 2:10
