Freely Given Gifts from God
Freely Given Gifts from God to Believers in Jesus Christ
Romans 6:23: “The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Saved, given eternal life through God’s grace, mercy, and love
Eph. 2:8-10; Heb. 7:25; Titus 3:4-7; Acts 4:12; John 5:24
Romans 8:16: “The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.”
Adopted into God’s family becoming His children
Rom. 8:14-17; Eph. 1:5; John 1:12, 13; 1 John 3:2; 5:19
Galatians 4:7: “Since you are a son, God has made you also an heir.”
Heirs of God, co-heirs with Christ, citizens of heaven
Rom. 8:16, 17; 1 Pet. 1:3,4; Heb. 9:15; Eph. 3:6; Phil. 3:20, 21; 1 Cor. 2:8-9
John 10:28: “No one can snatch them out of my hand.”
Assured, sealed, guaranteed an eternal home in heaven
Eph. 1:13, 14; Rom. 8:35-39; Heb. 7:22-25; 1 Pet. 1:4, 5;
2 Cor. 5:1, 8; Phil. 1:21-23; 1 John 5:11-13
Romans 8:1: “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
Forgiven, justified, redeemed, called, chosen, appointed, declared not guilty
Eph. 1:3-14; Rom. 3:23, 24; Gal. 3:14; Col. 2:13-15; 1:13, 14; Rom. 8:28-30; Heb. 10:21, 22; 9:14, 22
Matthew 11:28-30: “Come to me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.”
Filled with joy, peace, rest, and the fruit of God’s Spirit
Phil. 4:4-7; 1 Pet. 1:8, 9; Rom. 14:17; Heb. 4:9-11; Gal. 5:22, 23
2 Corinthians 5:17: “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.”
A changed life, a new heart, new life, a new person in Christ
Eph. 4:22-24; Col. 3:7-10; Rom. 6:4; 1 Pet. 4:2-4; 1 John 2:6, 14
1 John 5:1: “Everyone who believes in Jesus Christ is born of God.”
A new birth, born again, washed, regenerated, and renewed
John 3:3-8; 1:13; 2 Pet. 1:3, 23; 1 John 5:1-5; Titus 3:5
1 Corinthians 3:16, 17: “Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and God’s Spirit lives in you.”
Indwelt by the Holy Spirit, guided, taught, comforted and so much more
Rom. 8:9-11; John 14:16-18; Acts 1:8; John 7:37-39; 1 Cor. 3:16,17; 6:19 20
John 8:36: “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”
Truth that sets us free from works, guilt, sin and fear
John 8:32; 14:6; Gal. 5:1; Rev. 1:5; Rom. 6:22; 2 Cor. 3:17; 2 Tim. 3:16, 17; 2 Pet. 1:20, 21
Philippians 3:8: “I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing God.”
Knowing God personally, experiencing His fellowship, His love and wisdom
Eph. 1:17, 18; Heb. 10:19-22; 2 Cor. 13:14; John 17:3; John 3:17; 1 Cor. 2:10-16; Phil. 3:8-10; Rev. 3:20
Romans 15:6: “With one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
The gifts of service for glorifying God, disciple making, being ambassadors and fruit bearers and witnesses of Jesus
Acts 1:8; 2 Cor. 5:20; Jude 24, 25; 2 Pet. 1:1; 2 Tim. 2:15; Heb. 9:14; Matt. 28:19, 20; John 15:16; Acts 5:41; 1 Cor. 12:1-11; Rom. 12:1-8; Col. 4:2-6