Dictionary of Bible Themes: 6710 privileges

Bible > Themes > 6710 privileges

6710 privileges

Dictionary of Bible Themes

Dictionary of Bible Themes » 6000 Sin and salvation » 6600 Aspects of salvation » 6710 privileges

Spiritual and material benefits conferred upon people by God. They are given, not because of human merit, but because of God's graciousness, and therefore carry responsibilities with them.

Privileges as the gift of God, not the result of human merit

1 Corinthians 4:7 See also Luke 1:26-38; Ephesians 2:8-9; Philippians 3:4-9

The privileged position of humanity in creation

Psalm 8:3-6 See also Genesis 1:26-28

The privileged position of Israel

Romans 9:4-5 See also Deuteronomy 7:7-9; 2 Samuel 7:22-24; Romans 11:1-12

The privileged position of the believer

The privilege of forgiveness and new life

Ephesians 1:3-8 See also 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Ephesians 2:3-9; Colossians 1:13-14

The privilege of access to God

Ephesians 2:18 See also Romans 5:1-2; Hebrews 10:19-22; Hebrews 12:18-24

The privilege of knowing God

The privilege of being God's children

Galatians 4:4-7 See also Romans 8:14-17; Galatians 3:26-29; Hebrews 12:5-11

The privilege of becoming God's people

1 Peter 2:9-10 See also Ephesians 2:19-22

The privilege of receiving divine insights

Luke 10:23-24 See also Matthew 13:10-17 pp Mark 4:10-12 pp Luke 8:9-10; John 15:15; 1 Corinthians 2:6-12; 1 Peter 1:10-12

The privilege of being called to serve God

Jeremiah 1:5 See also 2 Samuel 7:18-21; John 15:15-16; 1 Corinthians 15:8-10

The privilege of giving

1 Chronicles 29:14-16 See also Acts 20:33-35; 2 Corinthians 8:1-15; Corinthians 9:6-11

Privileges bring responsibilities

1 Corinthians 4:1-2 See also Matthew 24:45-51 pp Luke 12:42-48; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Hebrews 13:17

Privileges can be abused

1 Samuel 2:12-17 Eli's sons; 2 Samuel 11:1-4 King David; 1 Kings 21:1-16 King Ahab; Acts 16:35-39 magistrates in Philippi; Acts 23:1-3 Ananias, the high priest

Privileges can be withdrawn

Matthew 21:33-43 pp Mark 12:1-9 pp Luke 20:9-16 parable of the tenants; Matthew 25:14-30 parable of the talents; Luke 19:12-27 parable of the ten minas