Summary
The speaker explores the nature of joy, arguing that true joy is not circumstantial but rooted in abiding in God's love and knowing that one's ultimate possession is heavenly. He draws from Jesus' teachings and the endurance of early Christians through suffering to illustrate that this joy is found in the Father's presence. The message concludes by emphasizing the need for a genuine, heartfelt faith, exemplified by Gideon, rather than mere intellectual assent to scripture.
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Speaker: Church Title: Church Sharing Date: 10-25-2015 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
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