EDIFICATION COMPLEX of the SOUL, #29- Sharing the Happiness of God. (1-18-26)

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Philippians 2:14-16 Do all things (a command) without grumbling or disputing; 15) that you may (subjunctive mood) prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world, 16) holding fast the “word of life” (B.D.), so that in the “day of Christ” (the Rapture), I (Paul) may have cause to glory because I did not run in vain nor toil in vain.

ECS – LESSON 29 (1-18-26)
6. The Bible states: Romans 14:7-8 For not one of us lives for himself, and not one dies for himself; 8) for if we live, we live for the Lord, or if we die, we die for the Lord; therefore whether we live or die, we are the Lord's.
This emphasizes that believers belong to the Lord in both life and death, serving Him rather than ourselves, a principle rooted in Christ's resurrection and lordship over all. These verses highlight a Christian's purpose to glorify God in every action and circumstance.
7. There is a strong bond between believers in Church Families because they have a great capacity to love God and each other. They consistantly study Bible doctrine which they apply to their circumstances and to their brothers and sisters in their Bible Church. This bond can be stronger than family ties and friendships because it operates on a spiritual level.


The last floor of the Edification Complex of the Soul is
SHARING THE HAPPINESS OF GOD
which is also known as
OCCUPATION WITH CHRIST

We will start with SHARING THE HAPPINESS OF GOD.
What follows is a summary of Sharing the Happiness of God which is taken from Thieme’s Bible Doctrine Dictionary.

The attitude of contentment, tranquility, optimism, reassurance, and joy that the spiritually mature believer maintains in every circumstance, whether adverse or prosperous. Sharing the Happiness of God is designated by the term “plus H” or the symbol +H.
Read: Philippians 4:10-13
Sharing the Happiness of God is designated by the term “plus H” or the symbol +H. God exists in a state of perfect, unchangeable, absolute happiness, and God has designed a system whereby He can share His happiness with man in time. This genuine and enduring contentment comes to the believer as a result of residing in God’s grace plan, learning Bible doctrine and utilizing divine power (Prov.3:13; Jer. 15:16; Phil. 4:6-7; 2 Peter 1:2-4).
Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7) and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
2 Peter 1:2-4 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3) as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, 4) by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
When doctrine saturates the believer’s soul, the “mind of Christ” becomes his mind – he thinks “God’s thoughts” and applies His truths to experience (1 Cor. 2:16).
1 Corinthians 2:16 For "who has known the mind of the LORD that he may instruct Him?" But we have the mind of Christ.