Dictionary of Bible Themes: 8289 joy, of the church

8289 joy, of the church

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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The church is to rejoice in the salvation brought about by Jesus Christ's faithful life and death, and by the power of his resurrection. Even in adversity, believers know the joy of Jesus Christ.

Joy at the coming of Jesus Christ

Luke 2:8-11 See also John 3:27-29; John 8:56

Joy as the hallmark of the kingdom of God

Galatians 5:22 See also Matthew 13:44; Luke 10:17-21; Luke 15:4-10 pp Matthew 18:12-14; John 4:34-36; John 16:20-24; John 17:13; Romans 12:12; Romans 14:17-18; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Jesus Christ promises joy to his disciples

John 15:9-11 See also Matthew 5:11-12 pp Luke 6:22-23; John 16:20-24; John 17:13

Joy among believers

Acts 2:46-47 See also Acts 15:1-3; Romans 15:31-32; 2 Corinthians 2:3; Philippians 2:17-18

Joy experienced in relationship with Jesus Christ

1 Peter 1:8-9 See also John 15:7-11; Hebrews 12:22-24; Revelation 19:7

Joy experienced through conversion

Acts 16:33-34 See also Acts 8:38-39; Romans 5:11

Joy experienced even in adversity

Acts 5:41; 1 Peter 4:12-13 See also Matthew 5:11-12 pp Luke 6:22-23; 2 Corinthians 7:4; Corinthians 8:1-2; Corinthians 12:7-10; Corinthians 13:9; Philippians 2:17-18; Colossians 1:24; 1 Thessalonians 1:6; Hebrews 10:34; James 1:2-3; 1 Peter 1:3-6

Joy experienced by the apostles

Joy because of the believers' faith and obedience

Romans 16:19; 3Jn 3-4 See also 2 Corinthians 7:4; Philippians 1:23-26; Philippians 4:1; Colossians 2:5; 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20; Thessalonians 3:9

Joy because of the believers' love and concern

2 Corinthians 7:7 See also 2 Corinthians 7:12-13; Philippians 2:1-2 the Philippians' love for one another; Phm 7

Joy because of the believers' partnership in the gospel

Philippians 1:4-6