Playlist: chara (#G5479) (topic)
On The Value of Joy
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Joy, as represented by the Greek term *chara* (G5479), holds a significant place among the fruit of the Spirit, listed second after love in Galatians 5:22. In the Greek New Testament, this term dominates as the primary word for joy, appearing 205 times in Scripture across various contexts. Unlike happiness or pleasure, which are …
God's Perseverance With His Saints (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe New Testament is replete with references to joy, a defining characteristic of the early church. In the Greek language, the verb for rejoicing, *chairein*, appears 72 times, while the noun for joy, *chara* (G5479), occurs 60 times. This frequent usage underscores that joy was not merely a technical concept confined to …
How Our Joy May Be Full!
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsJoy and gladness are gifts from God, resulting from Christ living His life in us and helping us to love the brethren. This love is perfected through suffering.