Message Notes

23 March 2014

Text: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

“THROUGH US DIFFUSES THE FRAGRANCE OF HIS KNOWLEDGE”

(I) SIGNIFICANT ILLUSTRATIVE CONCEPTS

1. Concept of Salt of the Earth (Matthew 5:13)

2. Concept of Light of the World (Matthew 5:14)

3. Concept of City on a Hill (Matthew 5:14)

4. Concept of Fragrance (2 Corinthians 2:15)

(II) IDEA BEHIND THESE CONCEPTS

1. Distinctiveness

2. Daringly different

3. Denoting our relationship with Christ

(III) TWO ASPECTS OF FRAGRANCE

1. Fragrance of the knowledge of Christ (2 Corinthians 2:14)

2. Fragrance of Christ Himself (2 Corinthians 2:15)

a) Aroma of death (2 Corinthians 2:16)

b) Aroma of life (2 Corinthians 2:16)

(IV) CHALLENGES TO CONSIDER

1. Fragrance of Knowledge of Christ

a) Fresh

b) Invigorating

c) Life-changing

d) Distinctive

e) Determination to deepen knowledge of Christ

2. Fragrance of Christ Himself

a) His life

b) His graciousness

c) His compassion and love