Summary: Episode #018 Recorded Monday, May 6, 2013 "Manly Marks: Joy" HOST: Chris Clevenger Show Notes: By inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the apostle Paul provides nine qualities that we refer to as "the Fruits of the Spirit." (Galatians 5:22-23) These characteristics are the outgrowth of the Word of God, the seed of the Kingdom (Luke 8:11), when it is planted in our hearts. The second "Manly Mark" given by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit in this list is joy. Joy is "a cheerfulness or calm delight" that is not touched by the cares of life. There is no greater picture of Christian joy than the writings of the aposlte Paul in the book of Philippians. While imprisoned by the evil ruler Nero, Paul wrote the greatest treatise on joy in the New Testament. Eighteen times in fourteen verses the apostle mentions joy or rejoicing. The key verse of Philippians is 4:4 - "Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice." Joyful Men are Christians Philippians 3:1, 3; 4:4, 10 Joyful Men Have the Mind of Christ Philippians 2:5; 1:6, 11; 2:13 Joyful Men are Confident Paul uses the word translated "confidence" six times in this book on Joy. Our confidence comes from Christ. (Phil. 1:6, 14, 25; 2:24; 3:3, 4) Philippians 2:24; 3:3 Joyful Men Build Connections Philippians 4:1 Your Feedback Submit your feedback or suggest future topics via email (manliness@thelightnetwork.tv) or voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out! Thanks. Previous Episodes Click here to see all of the episodes of Biblical Manliness with Chris Clevenger. Subscription Links
