The Gifts of God – Philippians 1984-9

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righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ." The contrast between the results of Adam's offence and the gift of God in these verses is remarkable. An understanding of the various words translated gift depicts once again the minute accuracy of the Word of God. A fifth word translated gift is dosis. Dosis is not the gift itself but the act of giving. It should be translated as such in both of its occurrences, James 1:17 and Philippians 4:15. Every good gift [dosis – act of giving] and every perfect gift [dōrēma – which is a benefit to the recipient and to others] is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. James 1:17. The final word translated gift is dōron. It is used as an offering usually to or for God or His service in the temple. Offering is a more proper rendition of the word than gift. Twice dōron is