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Gifts From God

/GIFTS from GOD/

Summary

The various forms of divine bestowments, including both temporal blessings and spiritual endowments granted by God to His people.

☩Types of Divine Gifts

Scripture uses several words for gifts, each indicating a particular relationship between giver and receiver. These include gratuities to secure favor, presents given in friendship, and divine bestowments in religious consecration. In the New Testament, 'dorea' refers to spiritual gifts such as grace, while 'charisma' denotes supernatural gifts imparted by the Holy Spirit.

Key verses:John 4:10Acts 2:38Romans 5:15-17Ephesians 2:8

☩Spiritual Gifts

The charismatic gifts mentioned in Scripture include miraculous powers granted to early Christians such as prophecy, healing, and tongues. These were given for the building up of the church and the spread of the gospel. The greatest gift is eternal life in Christ Jesus.

Key verses:Romans 6:231 Corinthians 12:4-111 Timothy 4:14

Related Verses63 mentions

Psalms· 11 verses

4:54:721:229:1134:10

John· 8 verses

3:164:106:276:326:33

Matthew· 5 verses

6:116:256:3311:2825:14

Romans· 5 verses

5:166:238:3211:2912:6

See Also

Parable of the Good Samaritan
Beneficence
Giving
Giving
Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit
Liberality
Liberality

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Gift," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. III (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Gift," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. II (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).