Theme: Our joy in Christ is to show itself in an outward way, in all circumstances, toward all people.

Theme: Paul gives us seven principles in dealing with division within the household of faith.

Theme: Joy in the Christian faith comes as a result of faithfully pressing on to maturity, whatever our circumstances.

Theme: Joy in Christ comes from both resting in what He did for us and pressing on to lay hold of that for which He laid hold of us.