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In the context of the Bible, "benefits" often refer to the blessings, advantages, and favors bestowed by God upon His people. These benefits encompass both spiritual and material aspects of life, reflecting God's grace, mercy, and provision.
Biblical References to Benefits1.
Psalm 103:2 · "Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds." This verse encourages believers to remember and be grateful for the numerous benefits God provides. The psalmist lists forgiveness, healing, redemption, love, and compassion as some of these divine benefits.
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Psalm 68:19 · "Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden, the God of our salvation." Here, the psalmist acknowledges God's continual support and salvation as daily benefits that sustain and uplift His people.
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James 1:17 · "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow." This passage highlights that all good things in life are benefits from God, emphasizing His unchanging nature and generosity.
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Ephesians 1:3 · "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms." Paul speaks of the spiritual benefits believers receive through their union with Christ, including redemption, adoption, and an eternal inheritance.
Spiritual BenefitsThe Bible emphasizes spiritual benefits as paramount. These include salvation, forgiveness of sins, peace with God, and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Spiritual benefits are eternal and transformative, shaping the believer's character and relationship with God.
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Salvation and Forgiveness: Through Jesus Christ, believers receive the ultimate benefit of salvation and forgiveness of sins (
Ephesians 1:7). This reconciles them to God and grants eternal life.
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Peace and Joy: The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, and the joy of the Lord are profound benefits that sustain believers through trials (
Philippians 4:7;
Nehemiah 8:10).
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Guidance and Wisdom: God provides wisdom and guidance to those who seek Him, a benefit that helps believers navigate life's complexities (
James 1:5).
Material BenefitsWhile spiritual benefits are emphasized, the Bible also acknowledges material blessings as benefits from God. These include provision for daily needs, health, and prosperity.
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Provision: Jesus taught His followers to trust in God's provision, as seen in the Lord's Prayer, "Give us this day our daily bread" (
Matthew 6:11). This reflects reliance on God for material needs.
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Health and Well-being: The Bible often associates obedience to God's commandments with physical health and well-being (
Proverbs 3:7-8).
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Prosperity: While not a guarantee of wealth, the Bible speaks of prosperity as a potential benefit of living righteously and wisely (
Proverbs 3:9-10).
Responsibilities and ResponsesWith benefits come responsibilities. Believers are called to respond to God's benefits with gratitude, worship, and obedience. The acknowledgment of God's benefits should lead to a life of service and dedication to Him.
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Gratitude: Recognizing God's benefits should inspire continual thanksgiving and praise (
1 Thessalonians 5:18).
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Stewardship: Believers are entrusted with the benefits they receive and are called to use them wisely for God's glory and the good of others (
1 Peter 4:10).
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Obedience: The reception of God's benefits should lead to a life of obedience and faithfulness, reflecting His character and purposes (
Deuteronomy 28:1-2).
In summary, the concept of benefits in the Bible encompasses a wide range of blessings from God, both spiritual and material. These benefits are a testament to God's love and faithfulness, calling believers to a life of gratitude, stewardship, and obedience.
Greek
2390. iaomai -- to heal... [2390 ("to heal") draws the attention , the supernatural Healer, ie beyond the physical
healing itself and its
benefits (as with 2323 ).]. Word Origin a prim.
...1813. exaleipho -- to wipe out, erase, obliterate
... on a wax tablet). Thus 1813 () was used for obligations or entitlements
(extendedbenefits or liabilities).]. Word Origin from ek...
3108. makarismos -- a declaration of blessedness
... Cognate: 3108 (a noun) -- , ie the condition (state, declaration) of receiving eternal
benefits from God (ie that are , with ; the Greek root literally means...
1757. eneulogeo -- to confer a benefit on, to bless
... 1757 (from 1722 "in," which intensifies 2127 , "bless") -- properly, speak well
in, ie " a state (condition) of blessing" because of receiving God'sbenefits...
3107. makarios -- blessed, happy
... 3107 ("blessed") describes a believer in ("fortunate") position from receiving () --
which (literally) ("make long, large") His grace (benefits)....
3106. makarizo -- to bless
... happy. Cognate: 3106 -- pronounce , as the result of enjoying thebenefits
(privileges) that (literally) from God. See 3107 ()....
Strong's Hebrew
4105. Mehetabel -- "Godbenefits," wife of an Edomite king, also...... 4104, 4105. Mehetabel. 4106 . "God
benefits," wife of an Edomite king, also
an ancestor of the false prophet Shemaiah. Transliteration
...8408. tagmul -- a benefit
... 8407, 8408. tagmul. 8409 . a benefit. Transliteration: tagmul Phonetic
Spelling: (tag-mool') Short Definition:benefits. Word Origin...
1576. gemul -- a dealing, recompense, benefit
... Word Origin from gamal Definition a dealing, recompense, benefit NASB Word Usage
benefit (1),benefits (1), dealings (1), deeds (1), deserved* (1), good deed (1...
Library
What are theBenefits which in this Life do Accompany or Flow from...
... Question 36: What are thebenefits which in this life do accompany or flow
from justification, adoption, and sanctification? A36...
TheBenefits of an Early Piety
... TheBenefits of an Early Piety. The amiableness of religion in itself, and
the innumerable advantages that flow from it to society...
Benefits Should be Conferred on the Poor Rather than on the Rich.....
... Book II. Chapter XXV.Benefits should be conferred on the poor rather than
on the rich?Benefits should be conferred on the poor...
Benefits of the Ministry.
... DEDICATIONS; ORDINATIONS; INSTALLATIONS. 708. "Benefits of the Ministry.
708. 8s. & 6s. M. SF Smith.Benefits of the Ministry....
The Necessity andBenefits of Religious Society
... The Necessity andBenefits of Religious Society. Eccles.4:9-12 " "Two are better
than one, because they have a good reward for their labor....
TheBenefits of Christ Made Available to us by the Secret...
... THEBENEFITS IT CONFERS, AND THE EFFECTS RESULTING FROM IT. CHAPTER 1. THEBENEFITS
OF CHRIST MADE AVAILABLE TO US BY THE SECRET OPERATION OF THE SPIRIT....
How Great are theBenefits Conferred on Man through the Advent of...
... Chapter XI."How Great are theBenefits Conferred on Man Through the Advent of Christ.
Contemplate a little, if agreeable to you, the divine beneficence....
WhatBenefits do they that are Effectually Called Partake of in...
... Question 32: Whatbenefits do they that are effectually called partake
of in this life? A32: They that are effectually called do...
List of theBenefits which Constantine Conferred in the Freedom of...
... Book I. Chapter VIII."List of theBenefits which Constantine conferred in the Freedom
of the Christians and Building of Churches; and other Deeds for the...
WhatBenefits God Gives to the Followers of the Truth to Enjoy...
... Book VII. Chapter 31."WhatBenefits God Gives to the Followers of the Truth
to Enjoy Over and Above His General Bounty. For, besides...
Thesaurus
Benefits (12 Occurrences)...Benefits (12 Occurrences).
... (See RSV). 1 Corinthians 9:23 And I do everything for
the sake of the Good News, that I may share with my hearers in its
benefits.
...Restoration (4 Occurrences)
... spiritual world. Whether thebenefits of the restoration are to accrue to
all men is also left undefined in the Scriptures. In the...
Conferred (22 Occurrences)
... with every leader. (See NIV). Psalms 13:6 I do sing to Jehovah, For He hath
conferredbenefits upon me! (YLT). Psalms 103:10 Not according...
Grateful (4 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Having a due sense ofbenefits received; kindly disposed toward one from
whom a favor has been received; willing to acknowledge and repay, or give...
Persian (4 Occurrences)
... "To me, O Ahura Mazda, who approach you two through Vohu Mano, grant thebenefits
from Asha, (those) of both worlds, both of the material (world) and of that...
Praise (487 Occurrences)
... effects of His power and wisdom, but as expressions of His personal love to the
individual, the nation, the church, His works becomebenefits, and praise...
Sacraments
... sacraments are efficacious ex opere operato, ie in virtue of a power inherent in
themselves as outward acts whereby they communicate savingbenefits to those...
Astronomy
... Men in those days terribly perverted thebenefits which they received through the
sun, and made them the occasion and excuse for plunging into all kinds of...
Prayer (406 Occurrences)
... signification. In the former case it is supplication forbenefits either
for one's self (petition) or for others (intercession)....
Vow (49 Occurrences)
... be positive (nedher) and included all promises to perform certain things for, or
bring certain offerings to, God, in return for certainbenefits which were...
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