THE GRACE NOT OFTEN DISCUSSED

2 CORINTHIANS 8:1-4

 

Pastor Rick Jackson

 

I. THE GRACE OF GIVING IS NOT AFFECTED BY CIRCUMSTANCES [v. 1-2]

 

1. It is NOT affected by Great Trials

 

2. It is NOT affected by Persecution [v. 2, 7:5-6]

 

3. It is NOT affected by Poverty [v. 2, Lk. 21:1-4]

 

II. THE GRACE OF GIVING IS AN EVIDENCE OF THE GRACE OF GOD [v. 1]

 

1. It is Evidenced by Abundance of Joy [v. 2a, 9:7]

 

2. It is Evidenced by Riches of Liberality [v. 2b, 9:11, 9:13, Rm. 12:8]

 

3. It is Evidenced by the Priority of Sacrifice [v. 3-5, Rm. 12:1-2]

 

III. THE GRACE OF GIVING IS AN EXHORTATION OF THE APOSTLE [v. 6-15]

 

1. Notice the Evidence of Love [v. 6-8]

 

2. Notice the Example of Christ [v. 9]

 

3. Notice the Exercise of Will [v. 10-15]