Dictionary of Bible Themes The 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. Psalms 69:30Thanksgiving is sometimes linked with praise to God See also 1 Chronicles 16:4Psalms 42:4; 100:4 1 Timothy 4:3-4 The duty of thanksgiving to God See also Psalms 107:8-9; 147:7-9Luke 17:17-18 Romans 1:20-21; 14:6 Psalms 50:14 The expression of thanksgiving to God See also Through OT offerings Leviticus 7:12-15Jonah 2:9 1 Corinthians 10:16 See also In Christian gatherings 1 Corinthians 10:30; 14:16-17Psalms 95:2 See also Through song 1 Chronicles 16:7-9Ezra 3:11 Nehemiah 12:8,24,27,46 Psalms 147:7 Isaiah 51:3 Jeremiah 30:19 Ephesians 5:19-20 1 Timothy 2:1 See also Through prayer Nehemiah 11:17Daniel 6:10 2 Corinthians 9:11-12 Through giving See also Ephesians 5:4In conversation 1 Thessalonians 5:18Believers are to give thanks in all circumstances See also Philippians 4:6Colossians 3:17 1 Corinthians 15:57 Thanksgiving for the blessings of salvation See also Romans 7:24-252 Corinthians 2:14 2 Corinthians 4:15 for victory through Christ 2 Corinthians 9:15for God's grace Colossians 1:12; 2:6-7for Jesus Christ himself for union with Christ Matthew 14:19Examples of those who gave thanks to God Jesus Christ Mark 8:6Luke 24:30 pp Lk 9:16 1 Corinthians 11:24Acts 28:15 Romans 6:17 Paul Ephesians 1:161 Timothy 1:12 Revelation 4:9; 7:12; 11:17 See also Heavenly beings 3224 Holy Spirit & preaching5477 property, land 7324 calf worship 7366 freewill offering 7478 washing 7936 love feast 7963 song 8353 tolerance 8436 giving possessions 8610 prayer, asking God 8622 worship 8665 praise, reasons |
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