2 Corinthians 9

Text: 2 Corinthians 9

Theme: Glory in Christ, not the flesh.

2. By giving to those in need (8-9).
D. Because giving yields a return (9:6-11).
E. Because giving results in God's glory (9:12-15).

4. Because giving yields a return (6-11). Giving is like
sowing seed for a harvest. The one who sows sparingly will
reap sparingly, while the one who sows bountifully will reap a
bountiful harvest. In the same way, one who gives generously
will reap generously. God supplies the one who gives with "an
abundance for every good deed" (8). The thought seems to be
that the more you give, the more God will enable you to give
to others (cf. 9-11a).

5. Because giving results in God's glory (12-15). In addition
to supplying those who give with an increased ability to help
others, giving results in God's glory (9:12-15). "For the
ministry of this service is not only fully supplying the needs
of the saints, but is also overflowing through many
thanksgivings to God. Because of the proof given by this
ministry they will glorify god for your obedience to your
confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the liberality of
your contribution to them and to all, while they also, by
prayer on your behalf, yearn for you because of the surpassing
grace of God in you" (12-14; NAS). Giving to those in need
results in praise and thanksgiving for God's glory.

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Have you heard Christ died for our sins, and God raised Him
from the dead? Did you know God saves you from hell and
gives you eternal life through faith in this finished work alone,
not your merits (Jn. 3:16; 1 Cor. 15:1-3; Eph. 2:8-10; 2 Thess.
1:8-9)? This is so man cannot boast, and God alone gets the
glory (Eph. 2:8-9).
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