2 Corinthians 9 - Do You Trust God With Your Finances?
Paul uses the Macedonians' example to encourage the Corinthian Christians to also excel in the act of giving. He explains that giving should come from a willing heart and not out of compulsion. He reminds them that God loves a cheerful giver and that generosity is a reflection of their love for Him and their fellow believers. “Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously…. You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.” (2 Corinthians 9:6, 11) The apostle assures the Corinthians that their generosity will not only meet the needs of fellow believers but also lead to thanksgiving and praise to God. He explains that their giving is not just about material support but also serves as a powerful testimony of their faith and love in action. By helping others through their generosity, the Corinthians will strengthen the bonds of love within the Christian community and inspire others to honor God with their finances. Paul concludes by expressing gratitude to God for His indescribable gift, referring to the ultimate gift of His Son, Jesus Christ. This gift is the foundation of the believers' faith and the motivation behind their acts of giving and kindness towards others. #newtestament #corinthians #outreach #bless #mission #jesus #faith #spirituality #christianity #evangelism #discipleship #diversity #earlychurch
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Eric has been with Gateway Church in Austin since 2011. Currently he serves as the Campus Pastor for Gateway South Austin with Senior Pastor Carlos Ortiz, Jr.. Gateway’s founding pastor is John Burke and is known for their mottos: “no perfect people allowed” and “come as you are.”
From 1998-2010, Eric served as part of the leadership team with Erwin McManus at Mosaic in Los Angeles, a church known for its creativity and diversity. The four years prior to that he helped plant a church in Seattle, WA.
Eric is the author of Not Like Me: Loving, Serving, and Influencing Our Divided World and Fruitful: Becoming Who God Created You To Be. He was a contributing author with Rick Yamamoto for Uprising Experience: A Personal Guide for a Revolution of the Soul by Erwin McManus.
Eric has taught courses at Bethel Seminary and coaches pastors. He is also the founder of Innovative Church Leaders which helps pastors experience and bring renewal.
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