A Classic Bible Study,
which links to the English Standard Version (ESV)
Liberality.
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Pleasing to God 2Co 9:7; Heb 13:16.
God never forgets Heb 6:10.
Christ set an example of 2Co 8:9.
Characteristic of saints Ps 112:9; Isa 32:8.
Unprofitable, without love 1Co 13:3.
Should be exercised
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In the service of God. Ex 35:21-29.
Toward saints. Ro 12:13; Ga 6:10.
Toward servants. De 15:12-14.
Toward the poor. De 15:11; Isa 58:7.
Toward strangers. Le 25:35.
Toward enemies. Pr 25:21.
Toward all men. Ga 6:10.
In leading to those in want. Mt 5:42.
In giving alms. Lu 12:33.
In relieving the destitute. Isa 58:7.
In forwarding missions. Php 4:14-16.
In rendering personal services. Php 2:30.
Without ostentation. Mt 6:1-3.
With simplicity. Ro 12:8.
According to ability. De 16:10,17; 1Co 16:2.
Willingly. Ex 25:2; 2Co 8:12.
Abundantly. 2Co 8:7; 9:11-13.
Labour to be enabled to exercise Ac 20:35; Eph 4:28.
Want of
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Brings many a curse. Pr 28:27.
A proof of not loving God. 1Jo 3:17.
A proof of not having faith. Jas 2:14-16.
Promises to Ps 112:9; Pr 11:25; 28:27; Ec 11:1,2; Isa 58:10.
Exhortations to Lu 3:11; 11:41; Ac 20:35; 1Co 16:1; 1Ti 6:17,18.
Exemplified
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Princes of Israel. Nu 7:2.
Boaz. Ru 2:16.
David. 2Sa 9:7,10.
Barzillai, &c. 2Sa 17:28.
Araunah. 2Sa 24:22.
Shunammite. 2Ki 4:8,10.
Judah. 2Ch 24:10,11.
Nehemiah. Ne 7:70.
Jews. Ne 7:71,72.
Job. Job 29:15,16.
Nebuzaradan. Jer 40:4,5.
Joanna, &c. Lu 8:3.
Zacchaeus. Lu 19:8.
Christians. Ac 2:45.
Barnabas. Ac 4:36,37.
Dorcas. Ac 9:36.
Cornelius. Ac 16:2.
Church of Antioch. Ac 11:29,30.
Lydia. Ac 16:15.
Paul. Ac 20:34.
Stephanas, &c. 1Co 16:17.
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Israelites. Ex 36:5.
Poor widow. Mr 12:42-44.
Churches of Macedonia. 2Co 8:1-5.
Liberty, Christian.
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Foretold Isa 42:7; 61:1.
Conferred
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By God. Col 1:13.
By Christ. Ga 4:3-5; 5:1.
By the Holy Spirit. Ro 8:15; 2Co 3:17.
Through the gospel. Joh 8:32.
Proclaimed by Christ Isa 61:1; Lu 4:18.
The service of Christ is 1Co 7:22.
Is freedom from
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The law. Ro 7:6; 8:2.
The curse of the law. Ga 3:13.
The fear of death. Heb 2:15.
Sin. Ro 6:7,18.
Corruption. Ro 8:21.
Bondage of man. 1Co 9:19.
Jewish ordinances. Ga 4:3; Col 2:20.
Saints are called to Ga 5:13.
Saints should
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Praise God for. Ps 116:16,17.
Assert. 1Co 10:29.
Walk in. Ps 119:45.
Stand fast in. Ga 2:5; 5:1.
Not abuse. Ga 5:13; 1Pe 2:16.
Not offend others by. 1Co 8:9; 10:29,32.
False teachers The wicked, devoid of Joh 8:34; Ro 6:20.
Typified Le 25:10-17; Ga 4:22-26,31.
Life, Eternal.
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Christ is 1Jo 1:2; 5:20.
Revealed by Christ Joh 6:68; 2Ti 1:10.
To know God and Christ is Joh 17:3.
Given
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By God. Ps 133:3; Ro 6:23.
By Christ. Joh 6:27; 10:28.
In Christ. 1Jo 5:11.
Through Christ. Ro 5:21; 6:23.
To all given to Christ. Joh 17:2.
To those who believe in God. Joh 5:24.
To those who believe in Christ. Joh 3:15,16; 6:40,47.
To those who hate life for Christ. Joh 12:25.
In answer to prayer. Ps 21:4.
Results from
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Drinking the water of life. Joh 4:14.
Eating the bread of life. Joh 6:50-58.
Eating of the tree of life. Re 2:7.
Saints
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Have promises of. 1Ti 4:8; 2Ti 1:1; Tit 1:2; 1Jo 2:25.
Have hope of. Tit 1:2; 3:7.
May have assurance of. 2Co 5:1; 1Jo 5:13.
Shall reap, through the Spirit. Ga 6:8.
Shall inherit. Mt 19:29.
Look for the mercy of God to. Jude 1:21.
Should lay hold of. 1Ti 6:12,19.
Are preserved to. Joh 10:28,29.
Shall rise to. Da 12:2; Joh 5:29.
Shall go into. Mt 25:46.
Shall reign in. Da 7:18; Ro 5:17.
Cannot be inherited by works Ro 2:7; 3:10-19.
The wicked Exhortation to seek Joh 6:27.




