Grace Community Bible Church Sermons

Pastor Rob Davis: 2 Cor. 8:1-5

In 1 Corinthians 16:2 and 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 Paul gives seven characteristics that will mark our giving when it is motivated by the grace of God.

Giving that is motivated by God’s grace will be:

1. Regular (1 Cor. 16:2).
   

   “First day of every week”

2. Unconditional (2 Cor. 8:1-2)
   

   “Their poverty did not matter!”

3. Proportional (8:3a)
   

   “According to their ability”

4. Sacrificial (8:3b)
   

   “Beyond their ability”

5. Voluntary (8:3c)
   

   “Of their own accord”

6. Enthusiastic (v. 4)
   

   “Begging & urging to give”

7. Secondary (v. 5)
   

   “First they gave themselves”