Ushering in Biblical Love 2 Corinthians 8:16-24 Without the Many stewards in the Church.Ministry would be impossible.Chapters 8-9 focus on the offering Paul was Taking for the needy believers in Judea. The Corinthians Church had agreed to share in the collection but had been negligent in doing so. Paul reminded them of their promise and at the same time explained some principles of Christian Giving. It All begins with surrender to the Lord. 1.What Love Says (16-17) A. THE PASSION OF TITUS—8:16-17 a. Your need is God's priority (16a) b. Others' needs are my priority (16b) c. God's provision is your possession (17a) d. Your possessions are God's expression (17b) 2. How Love Moves (18-19) A. THE PRAISE FOR THE ASSISTANT TO TITUS—8:18 B. THE PREPARATIONS & PRECAUTIONS FOR SECURITY & INTEGRITY—8:19-20 a. Love is not fulfilled in what we declare (18a) b. Love is fulfilled in what we do (18b) c. Love is the evidence of our salvation (19) 3. What Love Accomplishes (20-24) A. THE PERSISTENCE OF THE SECOND ASSISTANT 8:22 a. Active love combats invalid doubts (20-21) b. Active love reveals your renewed heart (22-23) B. THE PARTNERSHIP OF TITUS & THE PROOF OF THEIR LOVE 8:23-24 c. Active love demonstrates our abiding in God (24) We too, are to show others the proof of our love for them. We are to demonstrate our love by our words and actions. Do you demonstrate your love to the Lord by the way you live? Talk is not enough, beloved. The church had to prove its love to the men who were handling the money if they were to effectively fulfill their ministry. "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven" (Matthew 5:16).
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Coming from Arab, Alabama, and growing up in Tampa, Fla. I moved with my family to Georgia in 1969. I was saved by God’s marvelous Grace in September 1972 at Blue Springs Baptist Church located down the road from North Cobb High School in Acworth, Ga. Called to preach at 16...
