end; but as to their original and principal cause, they are free, undeserved gifts. Hence the Holy Spirit, as the author of them, and with respect unto them, is called Δωρεὰ τοῦ Θεοῦ “The gift of God,” John 4:10. And the effect itself is also termed Δωρεὰ τοῦ ἁγίου Πνεύματος, “The gift of the Holy Ghost,” Acts 10:45; “The gift of God,” chap. 8:20; “The gift of the grace of God,” Eph. 3:7; “The gift of Christ,” chap. 4:7; “The heavenly gift,” Heb. 6:4;—all expressing the freedom of their communication