Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. 1 Corinthians 4:7Privileges as the gift of God, not the result of human merit See also Luke 1:26-38Ephesians 2:8-9 Philippians 3:4-9 Psalms 8:3-6 The privileged position of humanity in creation See also Genesis 1:26-28Romans 9:4-5 The privileged position of Israel See also Deuteronomy 7:7-92 Samuel 7:22-24 Romans 11:1-12 Ephesians 1:3-8 The privileged position of the believer See also The privilege of forgiveness and new life 2 Corinthians 5:17-21Ephesians 2:3-9 Colossians 1:13-14 Ephesians 2:18 See also The privilege of access to God Romans 5:1-2Hebrews 10:19-22; 12:18-24 John 17:3 See also The privilege of knowing God John 12:44-46; 14:6-7Galatians 4:4-7 See also The privilege of being God's children Romans 8:14-17Galatians 3:26-29 Hebrews 12:5-11 1 Peter 2:9-10 See also The privilege of becoming God's people Ephesians 2:19-22Luke 10:23-24 See also The privilege of receiving divine insights Matthew 13:10-17John 15:15 pp Mk 4:10-12 1 Corinthians 2:6-12pp Lk 8:9-10 1 Peter 1:10-12Jeremiah 1:5 The privilege of being called to serve God See also 2 Samuel 7:18-21John 15:15-16 1 Corinthians 15:8-10 1 Chronicles 29:14-16 The privilege of giving See also Acts 20:33-352 Corinthians 8:1-15; 9:6-11 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 Privileges bring responsibilities See also Matthew 24:45-511 Corinthians 6:19-20 Hebrews 13:17 pp Lk 12:42-48 1 Samuel 2:12-17Privileges can be abused 2 Samuel 11:1-4Eli's sons 1 Kings 21:1-16King David Acts 16:35-39King Ahab Acts 23:1-3magistrates in Philippi Ananias, the high priest Matthew 21:33-43Privileges can be withdrawn pp Mk 12:1-9 Matthew 25:14-30pp Lk 20:9-16 parable of the tenants Luke 19:12-27parable of the talents See also parable of the ten minas 1055 God, grace & mercy1335 blessing 5051 responsibility 5256 city 5505 roads 6606 access to God 6614 atonement 6641 election, responsibilities 6666 grace 7921 fellowship 8117 discipleship, benefits 9430 paradise |
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