2 Corinthians 8 Flashcards

1
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Who stirred up the Macedonian churches to give generously?

A

by the grace of God (2 Corinthians 8:1)

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What is the Macedonian church praised for?

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their abundance of joy and their deep poverty overflowing in the riches of their liberality (2 Corinthians 8:2)

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3
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What did Paul urge the Corinthians to excel in?

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the grace of giving (2 Corinthians 8:7)

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What is the outcome of generosity?

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it will result in thanksgiving to God (2 Corinthians 8:11-12)

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5
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What principle should govern giving?

A

equality

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How did Paul describe the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ?

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He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich (2 Corinthians 8:9)

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What did Paul encourage the Corinthians to do concerning the collection for the saints?

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to complete the collection for the saints as they had previously shown a readiness to give (2 Corinthians 8:10-11)

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What did Paul suggest to avoid any blame in handling the generous gift?

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to appoint trustworthy brethren to accompany him (2 Corinthians 8:18-21)

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Why should the Corinthians be eager to finish what they had started in giving?

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their readiness to give may be matched by their completion of it according to their means (2 Corinthians 8:10-11)

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10
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What does Paul say motivated the Macedonian churches to give generously?

A

the grace of God

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How did the Macedonian churches give despite their own poverty?

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beyond their ability, even in their poverty.

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What did Paul urge the Corinthians to excel in?

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the grace of giving

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13
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what does Paul say to test the genuineness of the Corinthians’ love?

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by the diligence of others

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what did Paul suggest the Corinthians do concerning the collection?

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Paul suggests that the Corinthians complete the collection they started.

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Who did Paul suggest accompany him in the handling of the generous gift?

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Paul suggests that trustworthy brethren accompany him in the handling of the generous gift

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What does Paul say he is avoiding in the sight of men?

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Paul says he is avoiding any blame in the handling of the gift in the sight of men.

17
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Who does Paul send along with Titus to ensure the integrity of the gift?

A

someone whose diligence has been tested by many occasions.

18
Q

What does Paul remind the Corinthians of concerning their love and readiness to give?

A

their love and readiness to give

19
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What does Paul suggest the Corinthians do concerning their willingness to give?

A

the Corinthians’ readiness to give according to their ability

20
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What does Paul hope for concerning the Corinthians?

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Paul suggests that the Corinthians do what they can with what they have.

21
Q

What does Paul say he is being careful to do?

A

providing honorable things in the sight of the Lord and of men

22
Q

What is the ultimate outcome of generosity, according to 2 Corinthians 8:15?

A

He who gathered much had nothing left over, and he who gathered little had no lack

23
Q

Who does Paul thank God for putting earnest care into the heart of?

A

Titus