Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  8000 The life of the believer  »  8700 Threats to the life of faith  »  8808 riches  »  8813 riches, spiritual

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

Romans 11:33-36

His mercy, love and grace

Ephesians 2:4; Ephesians 3:8 See also Romans 2:4; Ephesians 2:7

His riches in Jesus Christ

Colossians 2:2-3 See also Philippians 4:19; Colossians 1:27

God bestows spiritual riches on believers

His precious word

Job 23:12; Psalm 19:9-10; Psalm 119:72,111,127

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

A glorious gospel

2 Corinthians 4:7

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

A heavenly inheritance

Acts 20:32 See also Ephesians 1:13-14,18; Colossians 1:12; Colossians 3:24; 1 Peter 1:4

Christians and spiritual riches

Christians need to appreciate their spiritual riches

Ephesians 1:7-8 See also Ephesians 1:18; Revelation 2:9

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

See also

1055  God, grace & mercy
1690  word of God
2375  kingdom of God
2420  gospel
5450  poverty, spiritual
5500  reward, God's people
5591  treasure
5705  inheritance, spiritual
6671  grace & Christian life
8134  knowing God
8361  wisdom
9410  heaven