“We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord, begging us earnestly for the favor of taking part in the relief of the saints— and this, not as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then by the will of God […]
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Gospel-Empowered Generosity
2 Corinthians 8:9, Romans 15:25-26 As you know, the Coronavirus is resulting in economic hardship for many people. What is the role of the church in helping those in need? And more specifically, Christ Church Pinetown? Before addressing the details, we need to remember that the gospel – the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ – motivates Christian generosity. In 2 Corinthians 8:9, Paul does not berate the Corinthians to give more. No, he reminds the Corinthians of the gospel to motivate generosity. “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for […]
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