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The world is full of dark places that present obstacles to our joy. While people may instinctually turn to films, games, or social connections to brighten their day, Christians know they have a greater source of comfort and joy.  In Joy in Dark Places, Thomas Parr reminds us that the Bible speaks of glorious realities that the darkest days cannot destroy. Readers will see how moral evil, calamity, and even bad theology steal our happiness. More importantly, they will see how the light of the gospel dispels disquiet and brings profound joy instead.   Table of Contents:   Joy and Obstacles to It   Joy despite God’s Judgments in the Earth   Law and Conviction Necessary for Joy   Joy despite Fears of Spiritual Deterioration   Joy from Empowerment and Even Chastening   Joy from the Bible’s “Works-Oriented” Statements   Joy in Renouncing All Forms of Legalism   Joy by Quieting Your Conscience in the Cross   To Have Joy You Must Have Faith   To Have Joy You Must Obey   Joy in God Incomprehensible   Joy and Problem People in the Church   Joy in Old Testament Promises to Israel   Joy at the Prospect of Growing Old and Dying   Biblical Joy versus Cheap Joy   Joy Even When Society Disintegrates  Joy at the Last Judgment: Looking Forward to a Judgment of Our Works  Conclusion: Our Joy and God’s Glory 

Joy in Dark Places