Government of God
The government of God refers to His sovereign rule and providential ordering of all things. It includes His wise preservation, direction, and governance of creation and human affairs.
Bible Dictionary
Explore biblical people, places, events, objects, ideas, and other terms. Search the dictionary directly, browse alphabetically, or narrow the list by category or Testament.
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Governments
“Governments” in 1 Corinthians 12:28 refers to an ability or ministry of guidance and administration in the church. The term pictures the skill of directing a community or vessel rightly.
Governor
A governor is a ruler, officer, provincial administrator, military leader, steward, or presiding official, depending on the biblical context. The term is used for various leaders in Israel, foreign empires, and the Roman administration.
Gozan
Gozan was a region in Assyria, associated with the Habor River, to which Israelites were deported after the fall of Samaria. It is also mentioned in accounts of Assyrian threats against Judah.
Grace
Grace is God’s undeserved favor and active kindness toward sinners and His people. It is also used of spiritual gifts, strength for Christian service, and the gospel of salvation through Christ rather than human works.
Grace, means of
The “means of grace” is a later Christian expression for the ordinary channels through which God blesses and strengthens believers, especially the Word, sacraments, and prayer. It may also include hearing Scripture, meditation, and Christian fellowship.
GRACIOUS
Gracious means showing favor, kindness, or compassion to one in an inferior position. Scripture chiefly applies the word to God’s merciful and generous dealings, though it can also describe an attractive or courteous person.
Graft
Grafting is the process of joining a branch to a plant so that it grows from the established stock. Paul uses the practice, especially with olive trees, to illustrate Gentiles being joined to God’s people through faith.
Grain
Grain refers to a seed or cereal crop such as wheat, barley, or spelt. Scripture uses it literally in agriculture and figuratively for individual seeds and the resurrection body.
Grape
A grape is the fruit of the cultivated vine, widely grown in biblical lands. Scripture also uses grapes and vineyards as images of Israel, judgment, blessing, and spiritual fruitfulness.
GRAPES, WILD
Wild grapes are the worthless or noisome fruit described in Isaiah’s song of the vineyard. The term indicates an undesirable harvest rather than a clearly identified species of grape.
GRASP
In Philippians 2:6, “a thing to be grasped” expresses the sense that Christ did not regard equality with God as something to seize for advantage. Instead, He humbled Himself and accepted the form of a servant.
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