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Praise as sacrifice (Heb 13:15) and as a
continual duty and privilege (I Thess 5:16 ff.;
Rev 4:8) is a New Testament theme,
The NT hymns of praise center around
redemption in Christ (Lk 1:46–55,
68–79; 2:13 f. Eph 1:3–14; Col 1:18–20; Rev 5:9–14; 7:10–12),
although God’s being (Rev 4:8) and creative work (Rev 4:11; Col
1:15–17) are not forgotten.
Moreover, Christians are encouraged to
make their whole lives and conduct a form of praise to God
Pfeiffer, C. F. 1975;
Published in electronic form by Logos Research
Systems, 1996. Wycliffe Bible Encyclopoedia
(H. F. Vos & J. Rea, Ed.) (electronic edition.).
Moody Press: Chicago
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The Path to
Godliness Leads through the Valley of Suffering |
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1 Corinthians 12:26-27 And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. 27 Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually.
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Rejoice in
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1 Corinthians 12:26-27 And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. 27 Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually.
1 Peter 1:6-7 In
this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary,
you have been grieved by various trials,
7 so that
the tested genuineness of your faith--more precious than gold
that perishes though it is tested by fire--may be found to
result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of
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Dr. James King [jking@gpte.org]
Revised:
01/11/09 16:18:00 -0500.
Copyright © 2001 by [Global Partners in Theological Education]. All rights
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