• Ephesians 1:3-4
    Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love,
     
  • James 1:17
    Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.
     
  • 1 Corinthians 12:7-11
    But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.
     
  • 1 Corinthians 12:4
    There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.
     
  • Ephesians 2:8
    For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,
     
  • 1 Corinthians 4:7
    For who makes you differ from another? And what do you have that you did not receive? Now if you did indeed receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?
     
  • Romans 9:16
    So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who shows mercy.
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for God's Gifts


Resources

God's Gift of the Spirit

Sermonette by James Beaubelle

Compared to the Pentecost in Acts 2, our receipt of God's Spirit was attended with far less drama. However, the power of God's Spirit is no less potent.


Remembering God's Gifts, Promises, and Rewards

Sermon by John O. Reid

God has bestowed upon us numerous gifts, which are acts of grace and undeserved benefits. These gifts encompass everything from deliverance from peril to self-control, Christian knowledge, consolation, confidence, redemption, and salvation through Jesus Christ. We receive all things from Him, not through our own efforts or …


Making Good Use of God's Talent

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

Biblically, a talent has nothing to do with ability, skill, or aptitude. The Parable of the Talents goes far beyond making use of skills and abilities.


Ecclesiastes and Christian Living (Part Four): Other Gifts

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

God, in His sovereignty, bestows invaluable gifts upon all humanity to aid in their well-being. He has given everyone a spirit and a sense of eternity, enabling them to think both backward and forward in time, though they often fail to grasp the precise connection between this awareness and their present lives. Additionally, He …


What Does God Really Want? (Part 6)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God's gifts are essential for fulfilling what He desires, as without them, His will cannot be accomplished. He provides everything necessary for us to bear the responsibilities and trials we face, ensuring that no burden is too great, as promised in I Corinthians 10:13, where He always offers a way of escape. His faithfulness …


Power Belongs to God (Part Two)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Human beings, even those who have been called, have an innate fear that God will not always provide. This fear originates in doubt about God's power.


Why Is God Doing This, This Way?

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

We must learn to see ourselves and our function as God sees us—as a distinct, unique entity, a holy people, a special treasure.


The Manifold Grace of God

Sermon/Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

God's calling us is just our initial taste of His grace. Grace is unmerited, but it is not unconditional. We have an obligation to respond to God.



For more resources, please see the library topic for God's Gifts