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The concept of joy is a central theme in the Christian faith, and the joy of the saints is expected to be vibrant and animated. This joy is not merely an emotional response but a profound expression of the believer's relationship with God, rooted in the salvation and hope found in Jesus Christ.

Biblical Foundation

The Bible frequently exhorts believers to rejoice, emphasizing that joy is a fruit of the Spirit and a hallmark of the Christian life. In Philippians 4:4, the Apostle Paul commands, "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" . This imperative underscores the continuous and active nature of joy that should characterize the life of a saint.

Joy as a Fruit of the Spirit

Galatians 5:22 lists joy as a fruit of the Spirit, indicating that it is a natural outcome of living in accordance with the Holy Spirit. This joy is not dependent on external circumstances but is a deep-seated gladness that arises from the believer's union with Christ. The animated joy of the saints is a testament to the transformative power of the Holy Spirit working within them.

Joy in Trials

The New Testament also teaches that joy should be present even in the midst of trials. James 1:2-3 states, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance" . This perspective reflects a mature understanding of joy that transcends temporary hardships, focusing instead on the eternal purposes of God.

Joy in Worship and Fellowship

The joy of the saints is often expressed in worship and fellowship. Psalm 100:2 encourages believers to "Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs" . Worship is a natural outlet for the joy that fills the hearts of believers, and it is through communal worship and fellowship that this joy is often most animated and visible.

Joy in Salvation

The joy of salvation is a recurring theme in Scripture. In Isaiah 12:3, the prophet declares, "With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation" . This imagery captures the refreshing and life-giving nature of the joy that comes from knowing and experiencing God's saving grace. The animated joy of the saints is a reflection of their gratitude and awe for the gift of salvation.

Joy as a Witness

The animated joy of the saints serves as a powerful witness to the world. In a world often marked by despair and hopelessness, the joy of believers stands out as a testament to the reality of God's presence and the hope found in Christ. As Jesus said in John 15:11, "I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete" . The completeness of this joy is meant to be shared, drawing others to the source of true joy.

In summary, the joy of the saints is a dynamic and essential aspect of the Christian life. It is a joy that is animated by the Holy Spirit, sustained through trials, expressed in worship, rooted in salvation, and serves as a compelling witness to the world.

Torrey's Topical Textbook

Psalm 32:11
Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, you righteous: and shout for joy, all you that are upright in heart.
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Luke 6:23
Rejoice you in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers to the prophets.
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Library

The Fourth Rule of Prayer Is, that Notwithstanding of Our Being ...
... our being thus abased and truly humbled, we should be animated ... tie, the one causing
terror, the other joy, so in ... But the best stimulus which the saints have to ...
/.../calvin/of prayer--a perpetual exercise of faith/chapter 11 the fourth rule.htm

Holy Song from Happy Saints
... Ours is real joy"no fiction"no mere crackling of ... if he felt there were not enough
of saints, he calls ... state of mind tonight, and though we should think our ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 61 1915/holy song from happy saints.htm

Modern Examples of Prayer
... hunger, and not be retarded, but rather animated by every duster ... I was constrained
to shout aloud for joy. ... grace, that the prayers of His saints should be one ...
/.../bounds/the weapon of prayer/xi modern examples of prayer.htm

The Comforts Belonging to Mourners
... most fitly in Scripture expressed by the joy of a ... So when the saints shall rest from
their labours' (Revelation 14 ... all gods' (Psalm 95:3). Where should there be ...
/.../the beatitudes an exposition of matthew 51-12/11 the comforts belonging to.htm

Epistle Lxxx. Cyprian to Sergius, Rogatianus, and the Other ...
... the Lord is the death of His saints;" [3033] and ... under foot present sufferings, in
the joy of what ... has been so appointed that righteousness should suffer there ...
/.../cyprian/the epistles of cyprian/epistle lxxx cyprian to sergius.htm

Anschar, Apostle of the North.
... joyfully around on all sides, drew their joy from it ... and breadth of the Church of
the saints were illumined ... But the promise sustained me, that I should yet again ...
/.../neander/light in the dark places/anschar apostle of the north.htm

On the Glory of Martyrdom.
... desire drove my mind, confused with its joy, into mental ... the advantage of martyrdom,
and that we should teach that ... a reward is given to all the saints, in that ...
/.../on the glory of martyrdom.htm

The Christian Rejoicing in the views of Death and Judgment.
... or for the sake of which you any more should hesitate to ... the tongues of all the millions
of thy saints whom thy ... It is thou that hast put this joy into it, and ...
/.../chapter xxix the christian rejoicing.htm

Perseverance
... to make all the wine of his joy run out. ... If anything should hinder the saints,
perseverance, it must be ... What a glorious army of saints and martyrs have gone ...
//christianbookshelf.org/watson/a body of divinity/10 perseverance.htm

The Character of the Persons for whom this Rest is Designed.
... love to Jesus Christ, if we should not receive ... glory." Scripture assures us, that
the saints have the ... believing in him, they rejoice with joy unspeakable and ...
/.../baxter/the saints everlasting rest/chapter iv the character of.htm