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Foundations of Christian Hedonism, Part 7: The Severing of Boasting and Self-Pity
Joy in Christ is not passive or timid. It severs, with holy aggression, all boasting and self-pity still within us.
6 years, 5 months ago
Foundations of Christian Hedonism, Part 6: Is Joy Essential to Saving Faith?
If our faith in Jesus does not involve an enjoying of Jesus, it is not saving faith.
6 years, 5 months ago
Foundations of Christian Hedonism, Part 5: Conversion to Christ — and Joy
The essence of genuine conversion to Christ is awakening to Christ as supremely valuable.
6 years, 5 months ago
Foundations of Christian Hedonism, Part 4: What Is the Essence of Evil?
We should pursue our fullest and most lasting satisfaction in God because to find that satisfaction anywhere else is the essence of evil.
6 years, 5 months ago
Foundations of Christian Hedonism, Part 3: If You Refuse to Be Happy
It is our duty, not just our opportunity, to pursue God. And he underlines this reality by threatening judgment if we will not seek happiness in him.
6 years, 5 months ago
Foundations of Christian Hedonism, Part 2: God Demands Our Delight
God cares more about your happiness than you do. He is so serious about your joy that he threatens hell if you refuse to find it in him.
6 years, 5 months ago
Foundations of Christian Hedonism, Part 1: The Duty of Delight
Christian Hedonism: A life devoted to pursuing the fullest and longest pleasure in God through Jesus Christ.
6 years, 5 months ago
Philippians 4:1, Part 4: Stand Firm in the Strength of God
God does not call us to stand firm in our own willpower, relying on our own strength. He calls us to stand firm in the Lord.
6 years, 6 months ago
Philippians 4:1, Part 3: What Crown Will Christians Receive?
Other Christians will stand as evidence on the last day that you truly loved the Lord Jesus during your lifetime.
6 years, 6 months ago
Philippians 4:1, Part 2: Can We Love Christians Too Much?
How can the apostle Paul call other believers “my joy” when he just said that he counts everything as loss compared to knowing Christ?
6 years, 6 months ago