2 Corinthians: Gospel Grounded Generosity

SERMON NOTES for 04.02.2023

2 Corinthians 8:1-24 “Gospel-Grounded Generosity”

OUTLINE

3 principles for Christian stewardship:

1. When one truly understands the grace of God, generosity overflows. (verses 1-11).

Application: What might it look like for you to pursue a greater understanding of God’s grace so that joy and generosity may overflow more powerfully from your life?

1. A goal of Christian stewardship is for all Christians have their basic needs met (verses 12-15).

Application: What are you main finical goals? Do they align with this stewardship principle? 

1. Christian stewardship seeks to administrate money in a wise and upright way (16-24).

Application: Is there anyone you can ask to provide some accountability as you seek to steward your own finances in a wise and upright way? 

Reflection Question:

1. By giving to the fund for Jerusalem, the Corinthians were bridging some pretty strong ethnic and cultural divides. This was a huge testimony of the power of the gospel. How might the church today bridge divides in way that exalts  the grace of God?