Fruit, Faith, and the Gospel: Joy (John 15:11)

Key Idea: Key Idea: We find fullness of joy when we remember Christ’s character and respond to Him in faith.

  1. To have fullness of joy, remember who Christ is.
    • Remember: He is the source (15:4-5)
    • Remember: He loves us (15:9a)
  2. To have fullness of joy, respond to who Christ is.
    • Respond: Follow Him (15:9b-10)
    • Respond: Trust in Him (16:20, 22)

“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. And he who was seated on the throne said, ‘Behold, I am making all things new.’” ~ Revelation 21:4-5a

“Joy is a persistent delight in God’s continual grace.”