Notes:

I.       Joy is commanded by Scripture; Philippians 4:4

 

II.      Joy is based in Christ; Philippians 4:4 and 4:10

 

III.    Joy is anchored to the Gospel of Christ and is driven by our destiny with Christ; Colossians 1:11-14

 

IV.    Joy is not determined by our circumstances; Philippians 1:12-14; Philippians 4:12-13

 

V.      Joy is from outside of us, from God; Philippians 4:12-13

VI.    Joy is a work of the Spirit; Galatians 5:21-22

 

VII.   Joy is enhanced by our mutual ministry; Philippians 2:1-2

 

VIII. Joy protects us from the joy stealing power of religion; Philippians 3:1

 

IX.    Joy and sorrow are not antithetical to each other;  Philippians 2:25-27

 

X.      Joy Enabling is our ministry to one another; II Corinthians 1:24