Single – Minded Part 1 Philippians 1 A Biblical View of Joy Slaves Saints Servants Salutations

Single – Minded Part 1 A Biblical View of Joy Joy is a gift from God. Psalm 4:7,8 Psalm 16:11 God grants joy to those who believe the Gospel. Luke 2:10,11 John 15:11

Single – Minded Part 1 A Biblical View of Joy (cont’d) Joy is produced by the Holy Spirit. Romans 14:17 Galatians 5:22,23 Joy is experienced as believers receive and obey God’s Word. Jeremiah 15:16 1 John 1:4

Single – Minded Part 1 A Biblical View of Joy (cont’d) A believer’s joy is deepened through trials. 1 Thessalonians 1:6 2 Corinthians 6:10 1 Peter 1:3-6

Single – Minded Part 1 A Biblical View of Joy (cont’d) A believer’s joy is made complete when they set their hope on glory of heaven. Romans 12:12 1 Peter 1:8 ; 4:13 Jude 24,25

Single – Minded Part 1 Philippians 1:1-2 Slaves Saints Servants Salutations

Single – Minded Part 1 Philippians 1 Slaves Three ways to become slaves: By conquest. Ps. 19:13 ; Prov. 5:22 By birth. Ps. 51:5 By death. Rom. 6:23 Three ways to freedom from slavery: Earn it. Buy it. Be redeemed by someone else. 1 Cor.6:19,20

Single – Minded Part 1 Philippians 1 Saints Saint doesn’t refer to personal holiness. Saint does refer to being set apart. Exodus 40 – consecration John 17:19 – separation for a special task I Peter 2:9 – possession

Single – Minded Part 1 Philippians 1 Servants Saints must have a servant’s heart! There are leaders and laborers but … True leaders will also be laborers!

Single – Minded Part 1 Philippians 1 Application Are you thinking as a……….. Doulos Saint Servant