Dictionary of Bible Themes: 8261 generosity, God's

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8261 generosity, God's

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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

God's generosity evident in creation

Psalm 65:9-13 See also Psalm 33:5; Psalm 68:9

God's generosity evident in providence

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

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 2

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

Wisdom

James 1:5 See also Colossians 2:2

Comfort, strength and encouragement

2 Corinthians 1:5 See also Ephesians 3:16; 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

God's generosity in heaven

Inheritance

1 Corinthians 2:9 See also Ephesians 1:18

Reward

Proverbs 28:20 See also Hebrews 10:35; Revelation 21:1-4