The SERVANTS

Philippians 1:1a (NLT)
1 This letter is from Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus.

Acts 20:24 (CEV)
24 But I don’t care what happens to me, as long as I finish the work that the Lord Jesus gave me to do. And that work is to tell the good news about God’s great kindness.

The SAINTS

Philippians 1:1b (NLT)
I am writing to all of God’s holy people in Philippi who belong to Christ Jesus, including the church leaders and deacons.

The SALUTATION

Philippians 1:2 (NLT)
2 May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.

JOY... Is a gift from God...

Psalm 16:11 (GWT)
1 You make the path of life known to me. Complete joy is in your presence.
Pleasures are by your side forever.

JOY... Is for His Children...

John 15:11 (NIV)
11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.

JOY... Is really experienced through trials...

JOY... We are going to Heaven!

1 Peter 1:8 (NLT)
8 You love him even though you have never seen him. Though you do not see him now, you trust him; and you rejoice with a glorious, inexpressible joy.