The Paradox of Joy in Suffering

As Paul expresses his gratitude to God for His blessing of the Thessalonian church, in v. 5 Paul explains how he "knows" that the Thessalonians are true believers. Then, as evidence that their faith is true, he cites the evidence of their perseverance of faith in the midst of great persecution. In this message Randy explains how a Christian can have both tribulation and joy at the same time. The solution to this paradox is found in the biblical definition of "joy." How do you define "joy"? Listen to this message to hear the biblical definition of joy.