The Joy of the Lord

I. JOY IS CONNECTED WITH PERSONAL SALVATION
A. Joy Is Connected with Christ's ACCOMPLISHMENT of Salvation
B. Joy Is Associated with Personal RECEPTION of Salvation
C. Joy Is Linked with the Reception of Salvation by Others
II. JOY IS LINKED WITH BIBLICAL HOPE
A. Hope =
B. Joy =
III. JOY IS UNAFFECTED BY SUFFERING & STRUGGLE
A. The Testimony of the Apostle Paul
B. The Testimony of Numerous Churches
SUGGESTIONS FOR REJOICING IN SORROW:

1. We must deal with doubts.
2. We must walk with God.
3. We must learn to rejoice.