What does it mean to receive in vain?

What does it mean to receive in vain?

Grace is getting what you do not deserve. Our English word “vain” translates in Greek “empty, without content, without result, useless.” The word “receive” means to accept an offer deliberately and readily. Metaphorically it means to accept the grace of God eagerly.

What does it mean to be in vain biblically?

The disciples called Jesus Lord, announcing to the world He was their master. Now, we will define “vain.” Strong’s concordance gives the meaning of the word here as “lying or as uselessness.” The most common definition of the word vain is emptiness.

What does the Bible say about laboring for the Lord?

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.”

What is using God’s name in vain?

To use God’s name in vain means to use his name in a frivolous or vulgar manner. It also means his name is not to be used for a selfish purpose. Some use God’s name as an advantage by the self-serving.

What does the Bible say about labor in vain?

Corinthians 15:58…..”Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”

Is your labor in vain in the Lord?

“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord” (I Cor. 15:58). What wonderful words of assurance! Who among us has not felt, at some time or another, that our labor for the Lord is in vain?

What does the Bible say about labor?

Of Solomon. Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.

Why does Paul use the word “vain”?

Paul’s use of the word vain brings to mind Ecclesiastes’ extended medi­tation on the vanity of work under the conditions of the Fall. (See Ec­clesiastes and Work at www.theologyofwork.org .)

What does the Bible say about taking the Lord’s name in vain?

“‘You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain. “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.