• Galatians 5:22-23
    But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.
     
  • Isaiah 65:17-19
    “ For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth;
    And the former shall not be remembered or come to mind.
    But be glad and rejoice forever in what I create;
    For behold, I create Jerusalem as a rejoicing,
    And her people a joy.
    I will rejoice in Jerusalem,
    And joy in My people;
    The voice of weeping shall no longer be heard in her,
    Nor the voice of crying.

     
  • John 15:11
    "These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.
     
  • Hebrews 12:2
    looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
     
  • Psalm 16:11
    You will show me the path of life;
    In Your presence is fullness of joy;
    At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

     
  • John 16:20-22
    Most assuredly, I say to you that you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice; and you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned into joy. A woman, when she is in labor, has sorrow because her hour has come; but as soon as she has given birth to the child, she no longer remembers the anguish, for joy that a human being has been born into the world. Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you.
     
  • Job 20:5
    That the triumphing of the wicked is short,
    And the joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment?
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Joy


Resources

On The Value of Joy

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh

Because we live in a troubling world, our reserves of joy are probably somewhat low, perhaps making us feel that we are deficient in God's Holy Spirit.


The Fruit of the Spirit: Joy

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Joy is more than just happiness. There is a joy that God gives, through the action of His Spirit in us, that far exceeds mere human cheerfulness.


Joy in Our Time

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh

Attainment of calm joy does not come from anything earthly, but it comes from God, and is dependent upon inculcating godly love.


Joy in Our Time?

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh

We are undergoing the worst of times, but coming into the best of times because the Kingdom of God is in the ascendancy.


Joy: What Is It?

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Without God's Spirit, the fruit of joy is unattainable. Godly joy buoys people in the midst of grave trials, providing hope for a glorious future.


Joy

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

True joy is based neither on material accumulation, nor in extraordinary physical accomplishments, but in the hope of salvation and the promises of God.


Fortress of Joy

Sermonette by Bill Onisick

Human happiness is perishable, dependent as it is on positive life-experiences. Spiritual joy is infinitely more enduring than happiness based in the world.


Our Part in the Sanctification Process (Part Three): Cultivating Joy

Sermon by David F. Maas

Strategies for cultivating joy include developing contentment and gratitude, giving rather than getting, finding pleasure in work, and valuing God's law.



For more resources, please see the library topic for Joy