Message Notes

(I) AS IT IS WRITTEN

1. It covers doctrine

2. It covers life as well

(II) MINISTRY TO THE SAINTS

1. The church in Macedonia (2 Corinthians 8:1)

2. The church in Corinth (2 Corinthians 9:2a)

3. The church in Achaia (2 Corinthians 9:2b)

(III) FRANK AND PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS

1. Be ready (2 Corinthians 9:3)

2. Not caught unprepared (2 Corinthians 9:4)

3. Prepare generous gift ahead of time (2 Corinthians 9:5a)

4. Fulfilling what was promised (2 Corinthians 9:5b)

5. A matter of generosity and not obligation (2 Corinthians 9:5c)

(IV) GOD’S WORD ON THE SUBJECT OF GIVING

1. General Principle of giving (2 Corinthians 9:6)

a) Sowing

b) Reaping

2. Personal principle (2 Corinthians 9:7)

a) As he purposes in his heart

b) Not grudgingly

c) Nor of necessity

d) Cheerfully

3. Important Biblical Understanding

a) God loves a cheerful giver (2 Corinthians 9:7)

b) God is able to make all grace abound (2 Corinthians 9:8)

c) Sufficiency and abundance (2 Corinthians 9:8)

d) God disperses abroad (2 Corinthians 9:9) (Cf. Psalm 112:9)

i) He gives to the poor

ii) His righteousness endures forever