22 Bible Verses about the Gifts of God
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as good economists of the different dispensations of God, communicate to one another the gifts you have receiv'd.
having then different gifts, according to the respective favour bestowed upon us; if it be prophecy, let him prophesy according to the proportion of his gift.
for by grace are ye saved, thro' faith (and that not from us:
For which reason I remind you to exert the divine gifts you received, when I gave you the imposition of hands.
but to every one of us a different charge is given, according to the distribution which Christ has made;
now to particular men the spirit gives particular gifts, that they may be displayed to greater advantage.
for who has distinguish'd thee above another? or what have you, that you did not receive? now if you did receive it, why do you glory as if you had not received it?
for the wages of sin is death: but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
every thing that is valuable, every gift that leads to perfection is deriv'd from heaven, it descends from that original light, which knows no change, no shadow, or decline:
don't neglect the gift you have, which was given you with the ministerial charge, when you receiv'd imposition of hands from the presbytery.
Jesus answered her, if you knew the dispensation of God, and who it is that says to you, give me to drink; you would have asked of him, and he would have given you living water.
let a speaker deliver nothing but what is agreeable to the divine oracles: and let him that attends the poor, be active in proportion to the strength God has given him. amen.
which God has placed in the church, first apostles, next prophets, then teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, assistants, governours, interpreters of languages.
of this I was made a minister, according to the gracious gift God bestowed on me, by the effectual operation of his influence:
you are contesting about the superiority of your gifts: but I point out to you a more excellent way.
for the spirit, which God has given us, is not a spirit of timidity, but of fortitude, of benevolence, and of moderation.
wherefore 'tis said, " when he ascended up on high, he made a number of captives, and gave gifts to men."
for I wish that all men were as I myself am: but every man hath his proper gift from God, some one way, and some another.
When therefore you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has reason to be displeas'd with you:
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the Gifts of God » Are dispensed according to his will
having then different gifts, according to the respective favour bestowed upon us; if it be prophecy, let him prophesy according to the proportion of his gift.
for I wish that all men were as I myself am: but every man hath his proper gift from God, some one way, and some another.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Christ the chief of
Jesus answered her, if you knew the dispensation of God, and who it is that says to you, give me to drink; you would have asked of him, and he would have given you living water.
for God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have eternal life.
Jesus answer'd, I assure you, Moses did not give you the celestial bread; but my father gives you the true celestial bread. for he who is descended from heaven, and gives life to the world, is the bread that is truely divine.
the Gifts of God » Temporal » To be used and enjoyed
for all that God has created is good, and nothing is to be rejected, provided it be receiv'd with thanksgiving: since it is sanctified by the divine permission, and by prayer.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Rest
and that you, who are distress'd, should obtain your repose, together with us, when the Lord Jesus, with his angels, the ministers of his power, shall descend from heaven,
Believe in me, all ye that labour under oppression, and I will give you relief.
the Gifts of God » Temporal » Peace
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Faith
for it is a favour bestowed upon you, that you not only believe on Christ, but suffer also for his sake,
for by grace are ye saved, thro' faith (and that not from us:
the Gifts of God » Temporal » Rain and fruitful seasons
the Gifts of God » Temporal » All creatures partake of
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Are through Christ
but to every one of us a different charge is given, according to the distribution which Christ has made; wherefore 'tis said, " when he ascended up on high, he made a number of captives, and gave gifts to men."
the Gifts of God » Temporal » Pray for
the Gifts of God » Temporal » All good things
Charge those that are rich in this world, not to be elated, not to depend upon their perishable wealth, but upon the God of life, who furnishes us with every thing in plenty for our enjoyment;
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Pray for
if ye then, as wicked as ye are, know how to bestow proper gifts upon your children; how much more shall your heavenly father give good things to them that ask him?
Ask, and it shall be given you: seek, and ye shall find: knock, and the door shall be opened.
the Gifts of God » Are free and abundant
he that spared not his own son, but delivered him up for us all, will he not with him likewise freely give us all things?
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Wisdom
If any of you is deficient in prudence, let him ask it of God, who liberally gives to all without upbraiding: and he will give it.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Glory
and the glory which thou gavest me, I have given them: that they may be one, even as we are one.
the Gifts of God » All blessings are
It is thus his divine power has given us every thing conducive to life and piety, by making us acquainted with him, who has called us by his illustrious power;
every thing that is valuable, every gift that leads to perfection is deriv'd from heaven, it descends from that original light, which knows no change, no shadow, or decline:
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Grace
on the contrary, he heaps his favours upon you. wherefore 'tis said, "God defeats the proud, but is gracious to the humble."
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » The holy ghost
if ye then, wicked as ye are, know how to give what is proper to your children: how much more shall your heavenly father give the holy spirit to them that ask him?
but Peter said unto him, thy money perish with thee, for thinking that the gift of God may be purchased with money.
the Gifts of God » Acknowledge
the Gifts of God » Temporal » Wisdom
the Gifts of God » Temporal » Should cause us to remember God
the Gifts of God » Illustrated
to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to every man according to his respective ability, and then set out on his journey. now he that had received five talents, immediately employed them in trade, and gain'd five talents more. so he that had received two, gained likewise other two. read more.
but he that had received one, went to dig a hole in the ground, and hid his lord's money. after a long time the lord of those servants came, and reckoned with them. accordingly he that had received five talents, came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, you delivered to me five talents: besides those, there's five talents more, which I have gain'd. his lord said to him, well done, thou art an honest faithful servant; thou hast been faithful in a small trust, I will give thee a much larger trust; go in and partake of thy master's diversions. he also that had received two talents, came and said, Lord, you delivered to me two talents: here are two other talents which I have gain'd besides them. his lord said to him, well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful in a small trust, I will give thee a much larger trust: go in and partake of your master's joy. then came he who had received the one talent, and said, Lord, I knew that you were a hard man, reaping where you have not sown, and gathering where you have not scattered: fear made me hide the talent under ground: but there you have what is your own. his lord answered and said unto him, thou vile slothful wretch, you knew that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not scatter'd: should not you then have lodged my money at the banker's, and so at my return I should have received my own with interest. here, take the talent from him, and give it to him that has the ten. for he that makes use of what he has, shall have more; but if he makes no improvement thereof, it shall be taken from him. take then that worthless fellow, turn him out in the dark, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
the Gifts of God » Temporal » Food and raiment
I therefore direct you, not to be sollicitous, with regard to life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor with regard to the body, what clothes ye shall wear: Is not life it self a greater gift than food; and the body a greater gift than rayment? consider the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor lay up any stores; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are not ye of much greater value than they? who by all his sollicitude can add one moment to his age? read more.
And as for rayment, why should that give you pain? consider the lillies of the field how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin. and yet I tell you, even Solomon with all his magnificence, was not arrayed like one of these. now if God thus adorns the flower of the field, which thriving to day, is to morrow thrown into the oven, how much more shall he provide for you, if you have any degree of faith? therefore make no such sollicitous enquiries, as what shall we eat? or what shall we drink? or how shall we be clothed? things which the Gentiles are so thoughtful about, and which your heavenly Father knows that you want. but first seek the kingdom of God, and that righteousness which leads to it, and all these things shall be superadded. be not
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Righteousness
neither is the gift, as was the fall by one sin: for the sentence of condemnation, was for one offence; but the divine favour extends to justification from a multitude of sins. for tho' death reigned thro' the single offence of one, they who receive the most valuable favour, even the gift of righteousness, shall much more easily reign by the life of one, even Jesus Christ.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » A new heart
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » To be used for mutual profit
as good economists of the different dispensations of God, communicate to one another the gifts you have receiv'd.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Not repented of by him
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Strength and power
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Eternal life
for the wages of sin is death: but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Peace
the Gifts of God » Temporal » Life
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Repentance
Having heard this, they were appeas'd, and glorified God, saying, God has then granted salvation likewise to the gentiles, on the terms of their repentance.