Thanksgiving
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· 5 viewsThe offering of thanks, especially for gifts received. Scripture emphasises the importance of giving thanks to God for all his gifts and works, both as an expression of our dependence upon him and gratitude to him.
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Thanksgiving is sometimes linked with praise to God
Thanksgiving is sometimes linked with praise to God
I will praise the name of God with a song;
I will magnify him with thanksgiving.
See also 1 Ch 16:4; Ps 42:4; Ps 100:4
The duty of thanksgiving to God
The duty of thanksgiving to God
who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,
See also Ps 107:8–9; Ps 147:7–9; Lk 17:17–18; Ro 1:20–21; Ro 14:6
The expression of thanksgiving to God
The expression of thanksgiving to God
Through OT offerings
Through OT offerings
Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving,
and perform your vows to the Most High,
See also Le 7:12–15; Jon 2:9
In Christian gatherings
In Christian gatherings
The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ?
See also 1 Co 10:30; 1 Co 14:16–17
Through song
Through song
Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving;
let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!
See also 1 Ch 16:7–9; Ezr 3:11; Ne 12:8; Ne 12:24; Ne 12:27; Ne 12:46; Ps 147:7; Is 51:3; Je 30:19; Eph 5:19–20
Through prayer
Through prayer
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people,
See also Ne 11:17; Da 6:10
Through giving
Through giving
You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God. For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many thanksgivings to God.
In conversation
In conversation
See also Eph 5:4
Believers are to give thanks in all circumstances
Believers are to give thanks in all circumstances
give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
See also Php 4:6; Col 3:17
Thanksgiving for the blessings of salvation
Thanksgiving for the blessings of salvation
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
See also Ro 7:24–25; 2 Co 2:14 for victory through Christ; 2 Co 4:15 for God’s grace; 2 Co 9:15 for Jesus Christ himself; Col 1:12; Col 2:6–7 for union with Christ
Examples of those who gave thanks to God
Examples of those who gave thanks to God
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ
Mt 14:19; Mk 8:6; Lk 24:30; 1 Co 11:24
Paul
Paul
Ac 28:15; Ro 6:17; Eph 1:16; 1 Ti 1:12
Heavenly beings
Heavenly beings
Re 4:9; Re 7:12; Re 11:17