Giving to the Church Part II 2 Corinthians 9:1-15
Review: Giving to the Church Not because I have no choice God has to give back to me But because It’s not my money He wants us to give To meet the needs of others To continue the gospel (contd…)
2 Corinthians 9:1-5
2 Corinthians 9:6-7
not reluctantly or under compulsion (7)
Why give Cheerfully? God’s Power for Us God’s Provision to Us
God’s Power for Us (8) “God is able to abound all grace to you” Abound: overflow, beyond the limits
God’s Power for Us (8) “God is able to abound all grace to you” Abound: overflow, beyond the limits Grace: gift from God. See 8:7
God’s Power for Us (8) “God is able to abound all grace to you” Abound: overflow, beyond the limits Grace: gift from God. See 8:7 “So that you may abound”
God Grace Every Good Work You
God Grace Every Good Work all sufficiency in all things at all times You
God’s Provision to Us (10) “He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food”
God’s Provision to Us (10) “He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness”
God’s Provision to Us (10) “He … will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness”
God’s Provision to Us (10) “He … will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness” George Muller
What do we Reap?
(12) overflowing in many thanksgivings to God. What do we Reap? (12) overflowing in many thanksgivings to God.
God Grace Every Good Work all sufficiency in all things at all times You many thanksgivings
Giving to the Church It’s not my money God wants us to give To meet the needs of others To continue the gospel To glorify Him
Giving to the Church 3 personal effects: Increased Faith (8,10) Joy of a Fruitful Life (9) Knowing God Better (11)
Giving to the Church 3 personal effects: Increased Faith (8,10) Joy of a Fruitful Life (9) Knowing God Better (11) Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!