I have you in my ….. HeartI have you in my ….. HeartPhilippians 1:6-8Philippians 1:6-8

Joy of Anticipation (1:6)Joy of Anticipation (1:6)

Joy of Affection (1:7,8)Joy of Affection (1:7,8)

I have you in my ….. HeartI have you in my ….. HeartPhilippians 1:6-8Philippians 1:6-8

Review – Part 1Review – Part 1

Joy of Anticipation (Phil. 1:6)Joy of Anticipation (Phil. 1:6)Biblical Truth of CompletionBiblical Truth of Completion

All about GodAll about God

All about God’s PurposesAll about God’s Purposes

All about Leaning on GodAll about Leaning on God

I have you in my ….. Heart I have you in my ….. Heart Part 2 - Philippians 1:7,8Part 2 - Philippians 1:7,8

Joy of AffectionJoy of Affection Confidence in GodConfidence in God

1. To feel – phroneo (sound judgment) Romans 12:3

2. Heart – kardia (inward being, innards) Proverbs 4:23 ; 3:5

I have you in my ….. HeartI have you in my ….. HeartJoy of Affection Joy of Affection (cont’d)(cont’d)

Partakers of GracePartakers of Grace1. Defense - apologia ( reason, apologetics)

2. Confirmation – bebaiosis (+ truth of gospel)

3. Both are legal terms. Imprisonment in Rome, defending the Gospel Defense of the faith in his ministry

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Joy of AffectionJoy of Affection (cont’d) (cont’d) Longing for one anotherLonging for one another

1. Affection – splagchnonsplagchnon internal organs internal organs describes self-less, compassionate love. describes self-less, compassionate love. In O.T. “tender mercies” - sympathetic. In O.T. “tender mercies” - sympathetic.

2.2. All – very inclusive i.e. Romans 16All – very inclusive i.e. Romans 16 Romans 5:5 1 Thess. 4:9

I have you in my ….. HeartI have you in my ….. Heart What Robs Us of Biblical Joy?What Robs Us of Biblical Joy?

1.1. False salvation - 2 Corinthians 13:5False salvation - 2 Corinthians 13:5

2.2. Influence of Satan - 1 Peter 5:8 Influence of Satan - 1 Peter 5:8

3.3. Sovereignty misunderstood – Ps. 55:22Sovereignty misunderstood – Ps. 55:22

4.4. Lack of Prayer - Phil. 4:6Lack of Prayer - Phil. 4:6

5.5. Emotional lows following spiritual highs Emotional lows following spiritual highs 1 Kings 18:38-40 1 Kings 18:38-40

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What Robs Us of Biblical Joy? What Robs Us of Biblical Joy? (cont’d)(cont’d)

6.6. Focus on circumstances - John 14:27Focus on circumstances - John 14:27

7.7. Ingratitude – 1 Thess. 5:8Ingratitude – 1 Thess. 5:8

8.8. Forgetfulness – Psalm 103:2Forgetfulness – Psalm 103:2

9.9. Living by flesh and not SpiritLiving by flesh and not Spirit

10.10.Unwillingness to accept forgivenessUnwillingness to accept forgiveness

I have you in my ….. HeartI have you in my ….. HeartOur ability to give joy to God.Our ability to give joy to God.

1.1. God rejoices when unbelievers repent. God rejoices when unbelievers repent. Luke 15:7 ; Hebrews 11:5 Luke 15:7 ; Hebrews 11:5

2.2. God rejoices in our prayers, worship, God rejoices in our prayers, worship, and righteous behavior. and righteous behavior.

Prov. 15:8 , 11:20 ; 1 Chron. 29:1,17Prov. 15:8 , 11:20 ; 1 Chron. 29:1,17

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Application – for Part 2Application – for Part 2

What areas of your life do you need to do What areas of your life do you need to do more leaning on God?more leaning on God?

Write down three things you need to Write down three things you need to change so that your joy may increase.change so that your joy may increase.