CD 1612 E. "Faith Filled Feelings - Savior Sanctified Senses" A Recovery of Joy - Week #5

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3CD 1612 E. "Faith Filled Feelings - Savior Sanctified Senses"

(A Recovery of Joy) WEEK #5

New Year's Theme - “REJOICE” - The joy of the Christian experience is the key theme running through this epistle. The words "joy" and "rejoice" are used 16 times in the epistle. Paul wrote Philippians at a time when he was suffering in prison (under house arrest), when he was weary and wondered if he might soon lose his life for Christ. And he wrote to people he loved. So his words to the Christians in Philippi were heavy but caring; sad but consoling; appreciative but bittersweet.

This Epistle of Philippians teaches that HUMILITY mixed with HOPE overcomes HARDSHIP and results in JOY (See Psalms 118:24 & Nehemiah 8:10)

Series Theme Verses:

*John 15:11 (KJV) These things have I spoken unto you, that my"joy"might remain in you, and that your "joy" might be full.

*Philippians 4:4 (KJV)“REJOICE” in the Lord alway: and again I say,“REJOICE”.

From these verses we see that our source of “REJOICING” comes from the Word of God on the inside of the Believer! With that being said, let’s go to chapter 2 of Paul’s letter to the Philippians and fill up with the Word:

#1 CONSOLATION (a word)

*READ Philippians 2:1-2 (KJV) If there be therefore any “CONSOLATION” IN CHRIST, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, 2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.

Note first of all, each blood bought, born-again believer is “IN CHRIST”! Since your “IN CHRIST” and He is “IN YOU” we have access and a source of joy because of:

Note “CONSOLATION” #3874 (par-ak’-lay-sis) = a comfort by calling one near!

"The closer we get to the Lord, the more distant the world becomes."

But first let’s make a note of “CONSOLATION” and “COMFORT”:

“Consolation” refers to the act of “comforting” or bringing relief to someone who is in distress or sorrow. It's the act of offering sympathy and compassion, and of providing reassurance that God is present and working in the midst of suffering.

“Comfort”, on the other hand, is a little deeper. It's not just about soothing someone's immediate distress, but also about giving them a sense of hope and strength in the face of adversity. It's about providing encouragement and strength, and reminding them of God's promises and His love for them.

So, “Consolation” is more about soothing immediate distress, while “comfort” is more about providing a deeper sense of hope and encouragement.

Let’s look at where this Greek word is first mentioned in the New Testament:

*Luke 2:25-26 (KJV) And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. 26 And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

Notice this just and devout man, “SIMEON” (means hearing with obedience) and He had the Holy Spirit upon him! His message was through the “consolation” we could draw near to God through His Son Jesus Christ! Jesus is the way to God:

*John 14:6 (KJV) I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

*1 Timothy 2:5 (KJV) For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

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