Grace to You: Radio Podcast Fundamental Christian Attitudes: Joy B
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Oct 27, 2025 The hosts explore whether God desires our happiness and what that truly means. John MacArthur explains 'rejoice always' as a command that cultivates joy grounded in spiritual truths. He discusses how knowledge of God's character fosters unwavering joy and how Christ's sacrifice offers abiding happiness even in trials. The podcast also highlights the powerful role of the Holy Spirit in producing joy, the importance of spiritual blessings, and how fellowship can enhance communal joy. Finally, they address common obstacles to joy and the importance of truth over emotion.
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Joy Is A Continual Command
- John MacArthur says Christians must 'always continue to rejoice' as a commanded attitude.
- He asserts no event or circumstance should diminish deep Christian joy tied to God's character.
Confidence In God's Character
- Joy flows from knowing God's unchanging character and sovereignty.
- MacArthur links confidence in God's immutability to an unshakable joy.
Joy From Christ's Finished Work
- Joy is the proper response to Christ's substitutionary atonement and redemption.
- Realizing the cross secures forgiveness and heaven produces lasting, circumstance-proof joy.
