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150 Bible Verses about the Joy of Salvation
Give me back the joy that comes from being saved by you. Give me a spirit that obeys you so that I will keep going.
God, you are the one who saves us. We will trust in you. Then we won’t be afraid. Lord, you are the one who gives us strength. You are the one who keeps us safe. Lord, you have saved us.”People of Israel, he will save you. That will bring you joy like water brought up from wells.
Even though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not see him now, you believe in him. You are filled with a glorious joy that can’t be put into words.You are receiving the salvation of your souls. This salvation is the final result of your faith.
Then I will be full of joy because of what the Lord has done. I will be glad because he has saved me.
May the God who gives hope fill you with great joy. May you have perfect peace as you trust in him. May the power of the Holy Spirit fill you with hope.
The people of Jerusalem will say, “We take great delight in the Lord. We are joyful because we belong to our God. He has dressed us with salvation as if it were our clothes. He has put robes of godliness on us. We are like a groom who is dressed up for his wedding. We are like a bride who decorates herself with her jewels.
We have been made right with God because of our faith. Now we have peace with him because of our Lord Jesus Christ.Once we were God’s enemies. But we have been brought back to him because his Son has died for us. Now that God has brought us back, we are even more secure. We know that we will be saved because Christ lives.And that is not all. We are full of joy in God because of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of him, God has brought us back to himself.Sin entered the world because one man sinned. And death came because of sin. Everyone sinned, so death came to all people.Before the law was given, sin was in the world. This is certainly true. But people are not judged for sin when there is no law.Death ruled from the time of Adam to the time of Moses. Death ruled even over those who did not sin as Adam did. He broke God’s command. But Adam also became a pattern of the Messiah. The Messiah was the one who was going to come.God’s gift can’t be compared with Adam’s sin. Many people died because of the sin of that one man. But it was even more sure that God’s grace would also come through one man. That man is Jesus Christ. God’s gift of grace was more than enough for the whole world.The result of God’s gift is different from the result of Adam’s sin. That one sin brought God’s judgment. But after many sins, God’s gift made people right with him.One man sinned, and death ruled over all people because of his sin. What will happen is even more sure than this. Those who receive the rich supply of God’s grace will rule with Christ. They will rule in his kingdom. They have received God’s gift and have been made right with him. This will happen because of what the one man, Jesus Christ, has done.So one man’s sin brought guilt to all people. In the same way, one right act made people right with God. That one right act gave life to all people.Many people were made sinners because one man did not obey. But one man did obey. That is why many people will be made right with God.Through faith in Jesus we have received God’s grace. In that grace we stand. We are full of joy because we expect to share in God’s glory.
Lord, the king is filled with joy because you are strong. How great is his joy because you help him win his battles!
I have told you this so that you will have the same joy that I have. I also want your joy to be complete.
But I will still be glad because of what the Lord has done. God my Savior fills me with joy.
But do not be glad when the evil spirits obey you. Instead, be glad that your names are written in heaven.”
Then I can give praise to you at the gates of the city of Zion. There I will be full of joy because you have saved me.
At that time they will say, “He is our God. We trusted in him, and he saved us. He is the Lord. We trusted in him. Let us be filled with joy because he saved us.”
The Lord gives me strength and makes me secure. He has saved me.Shouts of joy ring out in the tents of godly people. They praise him for his help in battle. They shout, “The Lord’s powerful right hand has done mighty things!
All you people of the earth, sing to the Lord. Day after day tell about how he saves us.Tell the nations about his glory. Tell all people about the wonderful things he has done.
Sing for joy, you heavens! The Lord does wonderful things. Shout out loud, you earth! Burst into song, you mountains! Sing, you forests and all your trees! The Lord sets the family of Jacob free. He shows his glory in Israel.
When you sin, the pay you get is death. But God gives you the gift of eternal life. That’s because of what Christ Jesus our Lord has done.
Always be joyful.Never stop praying.Give thanks no matter what happens. God wants you to thank him because you believe in Christ Jesus.
Our mouths were filled with laughter. Our tongues sang with joy. Then the people of other nations said, “The Lord has done great things for them.”The Lord has done great things for us. And we are filled with joy.
Be glad because of what the Lord has done for you. Be joyful, you who do what is right! Sing, all you whose hearts are honest!
But the fruit the Holy Spirit produces is love, joy and peace. It is being patient, kind and good. It is being faithful
Further, my brothers and sisters, be joyful because you belong to the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write about some important matters to you again. If you know about them, you will have a safe path to follow.
Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask, and you will receive what you ask for. Then your joy will be complete.
Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy some good food and sweet drinks. Send some of it to people who don’t have any. This day is holy to our Lord. So don’t be sad. The joy of the Lord makes you strong.”
We and the Lord were your examples. You followed us. You welcomed our message even when you were suffering terribly. You welcomed it with the joy the Holy Spirit gives.
But let all those who seek you be joyful and glad because of what you have done. Let those who want you to save them always say, “The Lord is great!”
Those the Lord has saved will return to their land. They will sing as they enter the city of Zion. Joy that lasts forever will be like beautiful crowns on their heads. They will be filled with gladness and joy. Sorrow and sighing will be gone.
You turned my loud crying into dancing. You removed my clothes of sadness and dressed me with joy.So my heart will sing your praises. I can’t keep silent. Lord, my God, I will praise you forever.
I will put salvation on its priests as if it were their clothes. God’s faithful people will always sing for joy.
And that is not all. We are full of joy in God because of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of him, God has brought us back to himself.
Let Israel be filled with joy because God is their Maker. Let the people of Zion be glad because he is their King.
But what does it matter? Here is the important thing. Whether for right or wrong reasons, Christ is being preached about. That makes me very glad. And I will continue to be glad.
You always show me the path that leads to life. You will fill me with joy when I am with you.’ (Psalm 16:8–11)
Glory and majesty are all around him. Strength and joy are in the place where he lives.
I tell you, it will be the same in heaven. There will be great joy when one sinner turns away from sin. Yes, there will be more joy than for 99 godly people who do not need to turn away from their sins.
You who are godly, sing with joy to the Lord. It is right for honest people to praise him.
Godly people will be full of joy because of what the Lord has done. They will go to him for safety. All those whose hearts are honest will be proud of what he has done.
But let all those who go to you for safety be glad. Let them always sing for joy. Spread your cover over them and keep them safe. Then those who love you will be glad because of you.
Shout for joy, you heavens! Be glad, you earth! Burst into song, you mountains! The Lord will comfort his people. He will show his tender love to those who are suffering.
Be joyful and glad. Your reward in heaven is great. In the same way, people hurt the prophets who lived long ago.
But may those who do what is right be glad and filled with joy when they are with him. May they be happy and joyful.
The Lord your God is with you. He is the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you. In his love he will no longer punish you. Instead, he will sing for joy because of you.”
You always show me the path of life. You will fill me with joy when I am with you. You will make me happy forever at your right hand.
Let us give thanks to God for his gift. It is so great that no one can tell how wonderful it really is!
The Lord gives me strength. He is like a shield that keeps me safe. My heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart jumps for joy. With my song I praise him.
Then young women will dance and be glad. And so will the men, young and old alike. I will turn their mourning into gladness. I will comfort them. And I will give them joy instead of sorrow.
But let all those who seek you be joyful and glad because of what you have done. Let those who count on you to save them always say, “The Lord is great!”
My brothers and sisters, in this way remain strong in the Lord. I love you and long for you. Dear friends, you are my joy and my crown.
His anger lasts for only a moment. But his favor lasts for a person’s whole life. Weeping can stay for the night. But joy comes in the morning.
What a beautiful sight it is to see messengers coming with good news! How beautiful to see them coming down from the mountains with a message about peace! How wonderful it is when they bring the good news that we are saved! How wonderful when they say to Zion, “Your God rules!”Listen! Those on guard duty are shouting out the message. With their own eyes they see the Lord returning to Zion. So they shout for joy.Burst into songs of joy together, you broken-down buildings in Jerusalem. The Lord has comforted his people. He has set Jerusalem free.
Then Hannah prayed. She said, “The Lord has filled my heart with joy. He has made me strong. I can laugh at my enemies. I’m so glad he saved me.
I leave my peace with you. I give my peace to you. I do not give it to you as the world does. Do not let your hearts be troubled. And do not be afraid.
Finally, brothers and sisters, be joyful! Work to make things right with one another. Help one another and agree with one another. Live in peace. And the God who gives love and peace will be with you.
God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son. Anyone who believes in him will not die but will have eternal life.
Let me hear you say, “Your sins are forgiven.” That will bring me joy and gladness. Let the body you have broken be glad.
“Come to me, all you who are tired and are carrying heavy loads. I will give you rest.Become my servants and learn from me. I am gentle and free of pride. You will find rest for your souls.They asked Jesus, “Are you the one who is supposed to come? Or should we look for someone else?”Serving me is easy, and my load is light.”
But those who trust in the Lord will receive new strength. They will fly as high as eagles. They will run and not get tired. They will walk and not grow weak.
Blessed are those who depend on the God of Jacob for help. Blessed are those who put their hope in the Lord their God.
Let us keep looking to Jesus. He is the one who started this journey of faith. And he is the one who completes the journey of faith. He paid no attention to the shame of the cross. He suffered there because of the joy he was looking forward to. Then he sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
He wants me to help those in Zion who are filled with sorrow. I will put beautiful crowns on their heads in place of ashes. I will anoint them with olive oil to give them joy instead of sorrow. I will give them a spirit of praise in place of a spirit of sadness. They will be like oak trees that are strong and straight. The Lord himself will plant them in the land. That will show how glorious he is.
Give praise to the Lord. Give praise to God our Savior. He carries our heavy loads day after day.May you, God, blow them away like smoke. As fire melts wax, so may God destroy sinful people.Our God is a God who saves. He is the King and the Lord. He saves us from death.
God’s grace has saved you because of your faith in Christ. Your salvation doesn’t come from anything you do. It is God’s gift.It is not based on anything you have done. No one can brag about earning it.
Our hope is certain. It is something for the soul to hold on to. It is strong and secure. It goes all the way into the Most Holy Room behind the curtain.
I am absolutely sure that not even death or life can separate us from God’s love. Not even angels or demons, the present or the future, or any powers can separate us.Not even the highest places or the lowest, or anything else in all creation can separate us. Nothing at all can ever separate us from God’s love. That’s because of what Christ Jesus our Lord has done.
The Lord is holy and kind. Our God is full of tender love.The Lord takes care of those who are not aware of danger. When I was in great need, he saved me.I said to myself, “Be calm. The Lord has been good to me.”
A thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come so they may have life. I want them to have it in the fullest possible way.
Here is what God says about the Son. God has given us eternal life. And this life is found in his Son.Whoever belongs to the Son has life. Whoever doesn’t belong to the Son of God doesn’t have life.
When anyone lives in Christ, the new creation has come. The old is gone! The new is here!
Lord, you will give perfect peace to those who commit themselves to be faithful to you. That’s because they trust in you.“Trust in the Lord forever. The Lord himself is the Rock. The Lord will keep us safe forever.
Lord my God, I will praise you with all my heart. I will bring glory to you forever.Great is your love for me. You have kept me from going down into the place of the dead.
He gave me a new song to sing. It is a hymn of praise to our God. Many people will see and have respect for the Lord. They will put their trust in him.
He has removed our sins from us. He has removed them as far as the east is from the west.
I have been crucified with Christ. I don’t live any longer, but Christ lives in me. Now I live my life in my body by faith in the Son of God. He loved me and gave himself for me.
It is surely true that I find my rest in God. He is the God who saves me.Don’t trust in money you have taken from others. Don’t put false hope in things you have stolen. Even if your riches grow, don’t put your trust in them.God, I have heard you say two things. One is that power belongs to you, God.The other is that your love, Lord, never ends. You will reward everyone in keeping with what they have done.It is surely true that he is my rock. He is the God who saves me. He is like a fort to me. I will always be secure.
In days to come, the people of Israel will sing, “Give praise to the Lord. Make his name known. Tell the nations what he has done. Announce how honored he is.Sing to the Lord. He has done glorious things. Let it be known all over the world.
Let the peace that Christ gives rule in your hearts. As parts of one body, you were appointed to live in peace. And be thankful.
Brothers and sisters, we are not afraid to enter the Most Holy Room. We enter boldly because of the blood of Jesus.If the law could, wouldn’t the sacrifices have stopped being offered? The worshipers would have been made “clean” once and for all time. They would not have felt guilty for their sins anymore.His way is new because he lives. It has been opened for us through the curtain. I’m talking about his body.
I will thank the Lord at all times. My lips will always praise him.The lions may grow weak and hungry. But those who look to the Lord have every good thing they need.My children, come. Listen to me. I will teach you to have respect for the Lord.Do you love life and want to see many good days?Then keep your tongues from speaking evil. Keep your lips from telling lies.Turn away from evil, and do good. Look for peace, and go after it.The Lord looks with favor on those who are godly. His ears are open to their cry.But the Lord doesn’t look with favor on those who do evil. He removes all memory of them from the earth.Godly people cry out, and the Lord hears them. He saves them from all their troubles.The Lord is close to those whose hearts have been broken. He saves those whose spirits have been crushed.The person who does what is right may have many troubles. But the Lord saves him from all of them.I will find my glory in knowing the Lord. Let those who are hurting hear me and be joyful.The Lord watches over all his bones. Not one of them will be broken.Sinners will be killed by their own evil. The enemies of godly people will be judged.The Lord will save those who serve him. No one who goes to him for safety will be found guilty.Join me in giving glory to the Lord. Let us honor him together.
“All you who live anywhere on earth, turn to me and be saved. I am God. There is no other God.
The jailer brought them into his house. He set a meal in front of them. He and everyone who lived with him were filled with joy. They had become believers in God.
One man sinned, and death ruled over all people because of his sin. What will happen is even more sure than this. Those who receive the rich supply of God’s grace will rule with Christ. They will rule in his kingdom. They have received God’s gift and have been made right with him. This will happen because of what the one man, Jesus Christ, has done.
“What I’m about to tell you is true. Anyone who hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. They will not be judged. They have crossed over from death to life.
The Spirit himself joins with our spirits. Together they tell us that we are God’s children.As his children, we will receive all that he has for us. We will share what Christ receives. But we must share in his sufferings if we want to share in his glory.
Whoever rests in the shadow of the Most High God will be kept safe by the Mighty One.Then no harm will come to you. No terrible plague will come near your tent.The Lord will command his angels to take good care of you.They will lift you up in their hands. Then you won’t trip over a stone.You will walk on lions and cobras. You will crush mighty lions and poisonous snakes.The Lord says, “I will save the one who loves me. I will keep him safe, because he trusts in me.He will call out to me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in times of trouble. I will save him and honor him.I will give him a long and full life. I will save him.”I will say about the Lord, “He is my place of safety. He is like a fort to me. He is my God. I trust in him.”
And what is eternal life? It is knowing you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.
But let us give thanks to God! He gives us the victory because of what our Lord Jesus Christ has done.
We don’t give up. Our bodies are becoming weaker and weaker. But our spirits are being renewed day by day.Our troubles are small. They last only for a short time. But they are earning for us a glory that will last forever. It is greater than all our troubles.So we don’t spend all our time looking at what we can see. Instead, we look at what we can’t see. That’s because what can be seen lasts only a short time. But what can’t be seen will last forever.
People now come to God through him. And he is able to save them completely and for all time. Jesus lives forever. He prays for them.
Here’s how we know that we are joined to him and he to us. He has given us his Holy Spirit.
The Lord has been so good to me! How can I ever pay him back?I will bring an offering of wine to the Lord and thank him for saving me. I will worship him.
You also became believers in Christ. That happened when you heard the message of truth. It was the good news about how you could be saved. When you believed, he stamped you with an official mark. That official mark is the Holy Spirit that he promised.The Spirit marks us as God’s own. We can now be sure that someday we will receive all that God has promised. That will happen after God sets all his people completely free. All these things will bring praise to his glory.
Good things come to those who do what is right. Joy comes to those whose hearts are honest.You who are godly, be glad because of what the Lord has done. Praise him, because his name is holy.
“My people, you will go out of Babylon with joy. You will be led out of it in peace. The mountains and hills will burst into song as you go. And all the trees in the fields will clap their hands.
Sing to the Lord. Praise him. Day after day tell about how he saves us.Tell the nations about his glory. Tell all people about the wonderful things he has done.
We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him. He appointed them to be saved in keeping with his purpose.
Lord, you are my God. I will honor you. I will praise your name. You have been perfectly faithful. You have done wonderful things. You had planned them long ago.
Family of Jacob, the Lord created you. People of Israel, he formed you. He says, “Do not be afraid. I will set you free. I will send for you by name. You belong to me.“People of Israel, you are my witnesses,” announces the Lord. “I have chosen you to be my servant. I wanted you to know me and believe in me. I wanted you to understand that I am the one and only God. Before me, there was no other god at all. And there will not be any god after me.I am the one and only Lord. I am the only one who can save you.I have made known what would happen. I saved you. I have told you about it. I did this. It was not some other god you worship. You are my witnesses that I am God,” announces the Lord.“And that is not all! I have always been God, and I always will be. No one can save people from my power. When I do something, who can undo it?”The Lord sets his people free. He is the Holy One of Israel. He says, “People of Israel, I will send an army to Babylon to save you. I will cause all the Babylonians to run away. They will try to escape in the ships they were so proud of.I am your Lord and King. I am your Holy One. I created you.”Long ago the Lord opened a way for his people to go through the Red Sea. He made a path through the mighty waters.He caused Egypt to send out its chariots and horses. He sent its entire army to its death. Its soldiers lay down there. They never got up again. They were destroyed. They were blown out like a dimly burning flame. But the Lord says,“Forget the things that happened in the past. Do not keep on thinking about them.I am about to do something new. It is beginning to happen even now. Don’t you see it coming? I am going to make a way for you to go through the desert. I will make streams of water in the dry and empty land.You will pass through deep waters. But I will be with you. You will pass through the rivers. But their waters will not sweep over you. You will walk through fire. But you will not be burned. The flames will not harm you.Even wild dogs and owls honor me. That is because I provide water in the desert for my people to drink. I cause streams to flow in the dry and empty land for my chosen ones.I do it for the people I made for myself. I want them to sing praise to me.“Family of Jacob, you have not prayed to me as you should. People of Israel, you have not worn yourselves out for me.You have not brought me sheep for burnt offerings. You have not honored me with your sacrifices. I have not loaded you down by requiring grain offerings. I have not made you tired by requiring you to burn incense.But you have not bought any sweet-smelling cane for me. You have not given me the fattest parts of your animal sacrifices. Instead, you have loaded me down with your sins. You have made me tired with the wrong things you have done.“I am the one who wipes out your lawless acts. I do it because of who I am. I will not remember your sins anymore.But let us go to court together. Remind me of what you have done. State your case. Prove to me that you are not guilty.Your father Jacob sinned. The people I sent to teach you refused to obey me.So I put the high officials of your temple to shame. I let Jacob’s family be totally destroyed. And I let people make fun of Israel.I am the Lord your God. I am the Holy One of Israel. I am the one who saves you. I will give up Egypt to set you free. I will give up Cush and Seba for you.
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news. It will bring great joy for all the people.Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you. He is the Messiah, the Lord.
Shout for joy to the Lord, everyone on earth. Burst into joyful songs and make music.Make music to the Lord with the harp. Sing and make music with the harp.
Some people did accept him and did believe in his name. He gave them the right to become children of God.To be a child of God has nothing to do with human parents. Children of God are not born because of human choice or because a husband wants them to be born. They are born because of what God does.
The Lord is not slow to keep his promise. He is not slow in the way some people understand it. Instead, he is patient with you. He doesn’t want anyone to be destroyed. Instead, he wants all people to turn away from their sins.
Even in the darkness light shines on honest people. It shines on those who are kind and tender and godly.Good things will come to those who are willing to lend freely. Good things will come to those who are fair in everything they do.Those who do what is right will always be secure. They will be remembered forever.They aren’t afraid when bad news comes. They stand firm because they trust in the Lord.
God has saved us. He has chosen us to live a holy life. It wasn’t because of anything we have done. It was because of his own purpose and grace. Through Christ Jesus, God gave us this grace even before time began.
God began a good work in you. And I am sure that he will carry it on until it is completed. That will be on the day Christ Jesus returns.
Sin will no longer control you like a master. That’s because the law does not rule you. God’s grace has set you free.
Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord. Let us give a loud shout to the Rock who saves us.For 40 years I was angry with them. I said, ‘Their hearts are always going astray. They do not know how I want them to live.’So when I was angry, I made a promise. I said, ‘They will never enjoy the rest I planned for them.’ ”Let us come to him and give him thanks. Let us praise him with music and song.
But God is faithful and fair. If we confess our sins, he will forgive our sins. He will forgive every wrong thing we have done. He will make us pure.
We wait in hope for the Lord. He helps us. He is like a shield that keeps us safe.Our hearts are full of joy because of him. We trust in him, because he is holy.Lord, may your faithful love be with us. We put our hope in you.
Through faith you are kept safe by God’s power. Your salvation is going to be completed. It is ready to be shown to you in the last days.
Sing to God, sing praise to his name. Lift up a song to the God who rides on the clouds. Be glad when you are with him. His name is the Lord.God is in his holy temple. He is a father to children whose fathers have died. He takes care of women whose husbands have died.God gives lonely people a family. He sets prisoners free, and they go out singing. But those who refuse to obey him live in a land that is baked by the sun.
And hope will never bring us shame. That’s because God’s love has been poured into our hearts. This happened through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
See what amazing love the Father has given us! Because of it, we are called children of God. And that’s what we really are! The world doesn’t know us because it didn’t know him.Here is how you can tell the difference between God’s children and the devil’s children. Anyone who doesn’t do what is right isn’t God’s child. And anyone who doesn’t love their brother or sister isn’t God’s child either.From the beginning we have heard that we should love one another.Don’t be like Cain. He belonged to the evil one. He murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because the things Cain had done were wrong. But the things his brother had done were right.My brothers and sisters, don’t be surprised if the world hates you.We know that we have left our old dead way of life. And we have entered into new life. We know this because we love one another. Anyone who doesn’t love still lives in their old condition.Anyone who hates their brother or sister is a murderer. And you know that no murderer has eternal life.We know what love is because Jesus Christ gave his life for us. So we should give our lives for our brothers and sisters.Suppose someone sees a brother or sister in need and is able to help them. And suppose that person doesn’t take pity on these needy people. Then how can the love of God be in that person?Dear children, don’t just talk about love. Put your love into action. Then it will truly be love.Here’s how we know that we hold to the truth. And here’s how we put our hearts at rest, knowing that God is watching.Dear friends, now we are children of God. He still hasn’t let us know what we will be. But we know that when Christ appears, we will be like him. That’s because we will see him as he really is.
Lord, I will sing about your great love forever. For all time to come, I will tell how faithful you are.
You can’t be saved by believing in anyone else. God has given people no other name under heaven that will save them.”
But here is how God has shown his love for us. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
God has saved us from deadly dangers. And he will continue to do it. We have put our hope in him. He will continue to save us.
Praise him, because his name is holy. Let the hearts of those who trust in the Lord be glad.
My dear friends, you have always obeyed God. You obeyed while I was with you. And you have obeyed even more while I am not with you. So continue to work out your own salvation. Do it with fear and trembling.God is working in you. He wants your plans and your acts to fulfill his good purpose.
Everything written in the past was written to teach us. The Scriptures give us strength to go on. They encourage us and give us hope.
A child will be born to us. A son will be given to us. He will rule over us. And he will be called Wonderful Adviser and Mighty God. He will also be called Father Who Lives Forever and Prince Who Brings Peace.There will be no limit to how great his authority is. The peace he brings will never end. He will rule on David’s throne and over his kingdom. He will make the kingdom strong and secure. His rule will be based on what is fair and right. It will last forever. The Lord’s great love will make sure that happens. He rules over all.