This word is used in two ways in Scripture. Eternal life, righteousness, and other blessings are said to be gifts, but the word is currently used in its second sense that as, the direct gift conferred by Christ on men to Himself, for the blessing of others, some being prophets, some pastors, some Evangelists, &c. (Eph. 4:7-13). What is to be particularly noticed is the difference between office and gift, the former being local and conferred by the apostles, the other general and unrestricted in its exercise in the church, being conferred by Christ Himself.