The generosity of God is evident in the way in which he deals with his creation, and supremely with sinners. God bestows his gracious gifts upon sinners in salvation, in sanctification and through the coming of the Holy Spirit.
God's generous heart
Ephesians 1:7–9 See also Exodus 34:6–7; Psalm 33:18–22; Matthew 7:11; Luke 15:22–24; Romans 11:35–36
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace that He lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding. And He has made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ
God's generosity evident in creation
Psalm 65:9–13 See also Psalm 33:5, Psalm 68:9
You attend to the earth and water it; with abundance You enrich it. The streams of God are full of water, for You prepare our grain by providing for the earth. You soak its furrows and level its ridges; You soften it with showers and bless its growth. You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your paths overflow with plenty. The pastures of the wilderness overflow; the hills are robed with joy. The pastures are clothed with flocks, and the valleys are decked with grain. They shout in triumph; indeed, they sing.
God's generosity evident in providence
Acts 14:17 See also Genesis 24:35; Numbers 14:8; Deuteronomy 28:11, Deuteronomy 33:23; Psalm 66:12, Psalm 78:15, Psalm 132:15, Psalm 145:7, Psalm 147:6; Jeremiah 31:12–14, Jeremiah 33:6–9; Malachi 3:10; 1 Timothy 6:17
Yet He has not left Himself without testimony to His goodness: He gives you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.”
God's generosity experienced in salvation
Ephesians 1:3 See also John 1:16; Romans 5:5, Romans 10:12; Ephesians 2:7, Ephesians 3:8; Colossians 2:10; 1 John 3:1
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms.
His love and mercifulness towards sinners
Psalm 116:5, Psalm 130:7; Isaiah 55:7; Hosea 14:4; Ephesians 2:7; 1 John 3:1
Redemption through the death of Jesus Christ
Romans 3:24; Ephesians 1:7; 1 Timothy 1:14–16; Titus 2:13–14; 1 Peter 1:18–19
His gift of eternal life
John 3:16, John 10:28; Romans 3:23–24, Romans 5:17, Romans 6:23; 1 Timothy 1:14–16
God's generosity experienced in sanctification
2 Peter 1:2–3 See also Psalm 23:5, Psalm 36:7–8; Ezekiel 47:1–12; Philippians 2:12–13, Philippians 4:19; Jude 1:2
Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.
The gift of the Holy Spirit
Joel 2:28–29 See also Acts 2:17–18; Ezekiel 39:29; John 3:34; Acts 10:45; Romans 5:5; Titus 3:6
And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Even on My menservants and maidservants, I will pour out My Spirit in those days.
Wisdom
James 1:5 See also Colossians 2:2
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
Comfort, strength and encouragement
2 Corinthians 1:5 See also Ephesians 3:16; 2 Thessalonians 2:16–17
For just as the sufferings of Christ overflow to us, so also through Christ our comfort overflows.
God's generosity in heaven
Inheritance
1 Corinthians 2:9 See also Ephesians 1:18
Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.”
Reward
Proverbs 28:20 See also Hebrews 10:35; Revelation 21:1–4
A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
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Dictionary of Bible Themes © 1999 Martin Manser, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Bible Aquifer. Formatted for this site, with Scripture from the Berean Standard Bible.