Through Us Diffuses the Fragrance of His Knowledge
Text: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17
23 March 2014
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