2 Corinthians 8 Flashcards
(23 cards)
Who stirred up the Macedonian churches to give generously?
by the grace of God (2 Corinthians 8:1)
What is the Macedonian church praised for?
their abundance of joy and their deep poverty overflowing in the riches of their liberality (2 Corinthians 8:2)
What did Paul urge the Corinthians to excel in?
the grace of giving (2 Corinthians 8:7)
What is the outcome of generosity?
it will result in thanksgiving to God (2 Corinthians 8:11-12)
What principle should govern giving?
equality
How did Paul describe the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ?
He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich (2 Corinthians 8:9)
What did Paul encourage the Corinthians to do concerning the collection for the saints?
to complete the collection for the saints as they had previously shown a readiness to give (2 Corinthians 8:10-11)
What did Paul suggest to avoid any blame in handling the generous gift?
to appoint trustworthy brethren to accompany him (2 Corinthians 8:18-21)
Why should the Corinthians be eager to finish what they had started in giving?
their readiness to give may be matched by their completion of it according to their means (2 Corinthians 8:10-11)
What does Paul say motivated the Macedonian churches to give generously?
the grace of God
How did the Macedonian churches give despite their own poverty?
beyond their ability, even in their poverty.
What did Paul urge the Corinthians to excel in?
the grace of giving
what does Paul say to test the genuineness of the Corinthians’ love?
by the diligence of others
what did Paul suggest the Corinthians do concerning the collection?
Paul suggests that the Corinthians complete the collection they started.
Who did Paul suggest accompany him in the handling of the generous gift?
Paul suggests that trustworthy brethren accompany him in the handling of the generous gift
What does Paul say he is avoiding in the sight of men?
Paul says he is avoiding any blame in the handling of the gift in the sight of men.
Who does Paul send along with Titus to ensure the integrity of the gift?
someone whose diligence has been tested by many occasions.
What does Paul remind the Corinthians of concerning their love and readiness to give?
their love and readiness to give
What does Paul suggest the Corinthians do concerning their willingness to give?
the Corinthians’ readiness to give according to their ability
What does Paul hope for concerning the Corinthians?
Paul suggests that the Corinthians do what they can with what they have.
What does Paul say he is being careful to do?
providing honorable things in the sight of the Lord and of men
What is the ultimate outcome of generosity, according to 2 Corinthians 8:15?
He who gathered much had nothing left over, and he who gathered little had no lack
Who does Paul thank God for putting earnest care into the heart of?
Titus
