What Kind of Gift Is This That We Can’t Fully Describe?

Main Question:

What is this gift that we can’t properly describe or praise enough?

Answer:

The gift is Jesus Christ Himself. Paul writes in:

2 Corinthians 9:15: “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!”

The original Greek word translated as “indescribable” (“anekdiēgētos”) appears only once in the New Testament. It emphasizes something so wonderful and beyond comprehension that it cannot be fully expressed in words. Paul is pointing to God’s greatest gift—His Son, Jesus Christ, who encompasses the fullness of God’s grace.

Throughout Scripture, Jesus is consistently presented as God’s ultimate gift to humanity. He was not merely sent to save our souls but to restore the whole person—spirit, soul, and body—and to reconcile all of creation back to God (Colossians 1:19–20).

Romans 5:17
“For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ!”

This verse shows that the gift of righteousness and grace through Christ enables us not only to be saved but to reign in life—to walk in spiritual authority, peace, and purpose.

Jesus: The All-Sufficient Gift

When Paul speaks in 2 Corinthians 9, he is addressing generosity and God’s provision. He highlights that God’s blessings—both spiritual and material—flow through Christ. As believers, we experience abundance, not for selfish gain, but to become channels of blessing.

2 Corinthians 9:11
“You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.”

This is rooted in Christ’s sufficiency. As Colossians 2:9-10 says:

“For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and in Christ you have been brought to fullness.”

In other words, Christ is everything. When God gave us Jesus, He held nothing back. In Him, we have all we need—for our salvation, daily provision, healing, wisdom, and eternal life.

Redemption Beyond the Spirit

Jesus’ redemptive work affects every aspect of life:

Spiritually: We are saved, justified, and made righteous (Romans 5:1).
Physically: He bore our sicknesses (Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 8:17).
Emotionally: He gives peace that surpasses understanding (Philippians 4:7).
Socially and Economically: He teaches stewardship, compassion, and generosity (2 Corinthians 9:8–11).
Cosmically: He reconciles all things in heaven and on earth to God (Colossians 1:20).

This makes Jesus truly indescribable—He is the all-sufficient, all-encompassing, eternal gift from God.

God’s wisdom saw that humanity didn’t need a thousand temporary answers—we needed one perfect Savior. That’s why:

1 Corinthians 1:30
“It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption.”

So we say:

“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” (2 Corinthians 9:15)

Jesus is enough. He is our anchor, provider, healer, redeemer, and Lord. No one else compares to Him. We owe Him our lives, our worship, and our gratitude.

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