Series: Celebrating God’s Amazing Grace
May 15, 2022 | Dr. Wes George
Passage: 2 Corinthians 9:12-15
God’s amazing grace of a generous legacy grows the follower of Christ spiritually.
2 Cor. 8:1-4, 7 Generosity is grace.
2 Cor. 9:14 “because of the grace of God in you.”
2 Peter 3:18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
God’s amazing grace of a generous legacy activates spiritual laws in the kingdom of God. 6, 10
God’s amazing grace of generous legacy is fueled by the sufficiency of Christ. 8-11
God’s amazing grace of generous legacy is more than just meeting a physical need.
It is a ministry.
1 . . .this ministry to the saints
It’s ministry of service results in many thanksgivings to God.
12 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.
God’s amazing grace of generous legacy confirms your transformation in Christ. 7, 13-15
Connects confession of the gospel and contributions to the needy
13. . .Because 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
Connects generosity and grace
14. . .yearn for you because of the surpassing grace of God in you
God’s amazing grace of generous legacy celebrates the greatest gift given. 15
15 Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!
Connects gratitude and grace given by God.