Jesus tells His disciples of the foundation of His joy. I. The Foundation of Joy—"these things have I spoken to you" A. Speech—rational foundation; communication B. What things? 1. Christ's promises—eternal life; provision; presence 2. The presence of the Holy Spirit 3. The love of God 4. The divine life of Christ imparted to the soul 5. Abiding in Christ 6. Bearing fruit 7. Keeping Christ's commandments 8. Joy is in contrast to what the world offers Application—focus on Christ Jesus A. You cannot have true joy apart from Christ B. You couldn't have that joy without Jesus' sorrow

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