God loves the cheerful giver, sowing and reaping according to the gospel. I. The biblical principle of sowing and reaping(vs 6,7, 10) II. The benefits of sowing and reaping (vs…
The good administration of generous gifts encourages us to love one another. I. Heartfelt appeal for help(vs 8:16-19) II. Thoughtful preservation of integrity. (vs 8:20-24) III. Superfluous communication beyond doubt.…
Main Point: The gracious generosity of a believer must be motivated by the gospel truths. Outline I) God’s abundance for His people. (14, 15) II) God’s fairness for His people.…
Main Point: Believers must excel in everything to bear the marks of gracious generosity. Outline I) The gospel with gracious generosity (1-2) II) The marks of gracious generosity (3-5) III)…
God’s people will have His comfort and joy in godly grief. Introduction (2-4) I) Filling up those afflicted with comfort (5-8) II) Expecting earnestness in godly grief (9-12) III) Rejoicing…
Main Point: God’s grace to believers through the witness of an unlikely confessor. Outline I) The situation and profile of an unlikely confessor (24, 25, 26) II) The grace for…
Main Idea: God’s people are to bring holiness to completion to receive His promise I) A biblical principle leads to the commands. (14, 17, 7:1b) II) The two commands to…
I) Know God through Christ’s Love. (5:11-15) II) Work together through Christ’s reconciliation. (5:16 – 6:2) III) Warm hearts through open hearts. (6:3-11)
We are the frail vessels made to show God’s surpassing power in His gospel. I. Our frailty in afflictions points to our lack of power. (7,8,9,12,16,18) II. Our frailty in carrying the…
Main Point: We are being transformed by the Spirit in ministry and life to reflect the glory of our Lord.I) Turn away from gazing at the fading glory of the…