Out of his infinite abundance God gives his people spiritual treasure. This, much more valuable than material wealth, is to be held in the highest esteem and sought after eagerly.
The riches of God
His wisdom and knowledge
O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor?” “Who has first given to God, that God should repay him?” For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.
His mercy, love and grace
Ephesians 2:4, Ephesians 3:8 See also Romans 2:4; Ephesians 2:7
But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,
Though I am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
His riches in Jesus Christ
Colossians 2:2–3 See also Philippians 4:19; Colossians 1:27
that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
God bestows spiritual riches on believers
His precious word
Job 23:12; Psalm 19:9–10, Psalm 119:72, Psalm 119:111, Psalm 119:127
A wealth of spiritual qualities
Isaiah 33:5–6 See also Proverbs 2:1–5, Proverbs 15:6; 2 Corinthians 9:10–11; Ephesians 1:7–8; Colossians 2:2–3; James 2:5
The LORD is exalted, for He dwells on high; He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness. He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure.
A glorious gospel
Now we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this surpassingly great power is from God and not from us.
A costly kingdom
See also Matthew 13:44–46
A rich reward
Ruth 2:12 See also 1 Samuel 26:23; Psalm 18:20; Proverbs 25:21–22; Colossians 3:24; Hebrews 10:35
May the LORD repay your work, and may you receive a rich reward from the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have taken refuge.”
A heavenly inheritance
Acts 20:32 See also Ephesians 1:13–14, Ephesians 1:18; Colossians 1:12, Colossians 3:24; 1 Peter 1:4
And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified.
Christians and spiritual riches
Christians need to appreciate their spiritual riches
Ephesians 1:7–8 See also Ephesians 1:18; Revelation 2:9
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.
Christians need to store up treasure in heaven
Luke 12:33 See also Matthew 6:20; Luke 12:20–21; 1 Timothy 6:19; Hebrews 11:26; Revelation 3:18
Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves with purses that will not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.
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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.