2. Reasons to Choose Joy Lesson 1 — Overview Sunday, August 25

3. Because We Have a Relationship with God through Christ. This relationship is based on Christ's work. Comprehensive Christology Salvation by grace alone through faith alone Passionate pursuit of a real Jesus This relationship is blessed by God's fullness.

4. Because We Have a Partnership with Believers in the Gospel. The foundation of joyful partnership — gospel-commitment in: Proclamation Practice Passion

5. The foundation of joyful partnership The features of joyful partnership Mutual significance Affectionate partnership Corporate unity Humble service Because We Have a Partnership with Believers in the Gospel.

6. The foundation of joyful partnership The features of joyful partnership The foes of joyful partnership Because We Have a Partnership with Believers in the Gospel.

7. Because We Have the Hope of Glorification amidst Suffering. The cost is temporal. The gain is eternal. The gap is obedience.

8. Reasons to Choose Joy Lesson 1 — Overview Sunday, August 25