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The concept of joy in the life of a believer is deeply intertwined with the theme of salvation throughout the Scriptures. This joy is not merely an emotional response but a profound spiritual state rooted in the assurance of salvation and the presence of God in the believer's life.

Biblical Foundation

The joy of the saints is frequently mentioned in the context of salvation. In the Old Testament, the psalmist declares, "Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and sustain me with a willing spirit" (Psalm 51:12). This plea highlights the intrinsic connection between joy and the experience of God's saving grace. The joy of salvation is a restoration of the soul, a return to the fullness of life that God intends for His people.

In the New Testament, the theme continues with the angels' proclamation at the birth of Jesus: "Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people" (Luke 2:10). The arrival of the Savior is heralded as a source of immense joy, emphasizing that salvation through Christ is the ultimate cause for rejoicing.

Joy as a Fruit of the Spirit

The Apostle Paul, in his epistle to the Galatians, lists joy as a fruit of the Spirit: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness" (Galatians 5:22). This joy is a supernatural result of the Holy Spirit's work in the believer's life, a testament to the transformative power of salvation. It is not dependent on external circumstances but is a steadfast assurance rooted in the eternal promises of God.

Joy in Trials and Suffering

The joy of salvation is not negated by trials or suffering. James exhorts believers, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds" (James 1:2). This paradoxical command is grounded in the understanding that trials test faith and produce perseverance, ultimately leading to spiritual maturity and a deeper appreciation of salvation.

The Apostle Peter echoes this sentiment, writing, "Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy, now that you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls" (1 Peter 1:8-9). Here, joy is directly linked to the believer's faith and the ongoing realization of salvation.

Eternal Joy

The joy of the saints is not limited to the present life but extends into eternity. Revelation describes a future where God will dwell with His people, and "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain" (Revelation 21:4). This vision of eternal joy is the culmination of salvation, where the saints will experience the fullness of joy in the presence of God forever.

Conclusion

The joy of the saints, as it relates to salvation, is a profound and enduring theme throughout the Bible. It is a joy that transcends circumstances, rooted in the assurance of God's saving work through Jesus Christ and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. This joy is both a present reality and a future hope, reflecting the transformative power of salvation in the believer's life.

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Psalm 21:1
The king shall joy in your strength, O LORD; and in your salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!
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Isaiah 61:10
I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
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Joy Born at Bethlehem
... Join in the joy, ye saints, for he is the preserver of ... And what joy there is in this;
for suppose an angel ... been set up as the ground of our salvation, it might ...
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Perseverance of Saints.
... glory with exceeding joy." Again, Peter says, of all the elect or saints, 1 Peter
1:5: "Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation, ready to ...
/.../finney/systematic theology/lecture l perseverance of saints.htm

John Chapter xvi. 23-28.
... asketh nothing that is contrary to his own everlasting salvation. ... For all the saints
are heard effectively [1677] in ... and ye shall receive, that your joy may be ...
/.../augustine/homilies on the gospel of john/tractate cii john chapter xvi.htm

The Kingly Priesthood of the Saints
... He drank the cup of salvation, and he ate the bread of ... The saints get but little
wine here ... They shall have joy enough up yonder, when they shall drink it new in ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 1 1855/the kingly priesthood of the.htm

Your Own Salvation
... by the tears and prayers of holy men, by the joy of angels ... you to begin at home,
and see to "your own salvation." Perhaps you dwell among the saints of God ...
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Perseverance of the Saints Proved.
... speak as if they regarded all true saints as of ... power of God through faith unto
salvation, ready to be ... not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable, and ...
/.../finney/systematic theology/lecture xlviii perseverance of the.htm

Concerning the Honour Due to the Saints and their Remains.
... of the saints to be fountains of salvation to us ... delight in them, in order that the
joy of those ... the needy, let us believers [2488] worship the saints, as God ...
/.../john/exposition of the orthodox faith/chapter xv concerning the honour due.htm

The Introduction to the Work, with Some Account of the Nature of ...
... Alleluia; salvation, and glory, and honor, and power, unto the Lord our God. ... It seems
the saints' joy shall be greater than the damned's torment; for their ...
/.../baxter/the saints everlasting rest/chapter i the introduction to.htm

On the Feast of Martyrs
... of all Saints, while the least of all the Saints would not grudge him the joy that
he ... and honour, can so far forget, lose and drive away eternal salvation. ...
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How Saints May Help the Devil
... Why, just look at these saints:"a drivelling set of ... by the people, while they shout
aloud for joy. ... Christian just as indifferent about the salvation of men ...
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