A. We are told to rejoice, and this word means to be full of

cheer.

B. The following verses paint a picture of this original word.

1. Acts 13:48

2. Philippians 1:18

3. Luke 19:6

4. 1 Peter 4:13

A. True joy is in the Lord.

B. Glory in the Lord (1 Cor. 1:31).

C. One rejoices in the Lord because the following are in the

Lord:

1. All spiritual blessings (Eph. 1:3)

2. Redemption (Eph. 1:7)

3. Salvation (2 Tim. 2:10)

4. Our inheritance (Eph. 1:11)

D. Ephesians 2:12 describes life outside of Christ.

A. We are to rejoice always!

B. Paul wrote these words while in prison.

C. Paul practiced what he here preaches (Acts 16:25).

Conclusion

1. One gets into Christ by baptism (Gal. 3:27).

2. Baptism is the only way to enter the body of Christ.

3. Hear (Rom. 10:17), believe (Mk. 16:16), repent (Acts 17:30),

confess (Matt. 10:32, 33), and be baptized (Acts 2:38).

February 23, 2003 (p.m.)