30 June 2013

As it is written: He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor

As it is written: He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor
Text: 2 Corinthians 9

Speaker:
Rev Dr Charles Tan
Chairman:
Junior Camp Committee
Series:
Written with the finger of God

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