Praise and Thanksgiving

1. For what were all things created?

“Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power, for Thou hast created all things, and for Thy pleasure they are and were created,” Revelation 4:11.

2. Does man in his natural condition carry out the design of God?

“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God,” Romans 3:23.

3. While in this state, what did the Lord do for us?

“But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us,” Romans 5:8.

4. Through what is man permitted to come to repentance?

“Or despisest thou the riches of His goodness and forbearance and long-suffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?” Romans 2:4.

5. What does Christ become to those who accept Him?

“To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory,” Colossians 1:27.

6. When this grace is received, what will it cause one to do?

“By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God,” Romans 5:2.

7. On what condition are we to remain members of Christ’s household?

“But Christ as a Son over His own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end,” Hebrews 3:6.

8. How often, and for how much, should we render thanks to God?

“Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,” Ephesians 5:20.

9. The “all things” of the last text, includes our trials and disappointments. Why should we give thanks for them?

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God,” Romans 8:28.

10. What did Paul and Silas do when put in prison for their faith?

“And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them,” Acts 16:25.

11. How did the Lord show His pleasure at their course?

“And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed,” verse 26.

12. After being imprisoned, and then beaten by order of the Jewish Sanhedrin, what did Peter and John do?

“And they departed from the presence of the counsel, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His name,” Acts 5:41.

13. When perplexities come, what should one do?

“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise Him, Who is the health of my countenance, and my God,” Psalm 42:11.

14. When properly offered, what does praise to God become?

“Whoso offereth praise glorifieth Me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I show the salvation of God,” Psalm 50:23.

15. Should our praise to God be confined to our secret devotions?

“My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows before them that fear Him,” Psalm 22:25.

16. Why ought we thus to praise God?

“My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad,” Psalm 34:2.

17. What does David exhort all to do?

“O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together,” verse 3.

18. What good example did He set which is worthy of imitation by us when with our brethren?

“Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what He hath done for my soul,” Psalm 66:16.

19. What became of those anciently, who were not thankful?

“Because that, when they knew God, they glorified Him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened,” Romans 1:21.

20. What signal deliverance was once wrought for God’s people when they offered praise to Him?

“And when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten,” II Chronicles 20:22.

21. How should one approach God in prayer?

“Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God,” Philippians 4:6. See also Colossians 4:2.

22. What is the will of God in this matter concerning us?

“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you,” I Thessalonians 5:18.

23. What has our Savior taught us to pray?

“Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven,” Matthew 6:10.

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Terms & Conditions

Introduction: Each group member that joins agrees to abide by and defend the guiding principles shared below. We do this in order to make everyone feel welcome, but in particular, to level the playing field. When the playing field is uneven, the road tends to be bumpy and steep. The group was created specifically to create an environment where everyone can be free to

a) Debate spiritual issues of concern,
b) Share own knowledge
c) Learn from others.

We do this fully aware that some of us do not have such opportunities in the churches or congregations they come from. In fact most churches or congregations avoid teaching the Scriptures and worse, some teach wrong doctrines.

In short, here are the core principles by which members are expected to abide, defend and to promote:
1. Members join in their individual and private capacity, i.e. no one may represent their church or assembly.

2. No member may use his/her title to intimidate/bully or impose views on others – the idea is to share knowledge, not to tell others what to know or think.

3. None of the members claim to be experts on religious or any topic discussed on this platform. We aim to share the little we know for the mutual benefit of everyone.

4. All members are expected to participate actively so that there is joint ownership of the outcomes of the discussions.

5. No member may discriminate against any other member on any grounds, including race, gender, age, religion, nationality, etc.

6. Members have the right to propose a topic or ask questions. However, questions must be relevant to the topic being discussed at the time. New topics should only be proposed when the current topic is formally closed or has become stagnant.

7. Members accept to be addressed as brother or sister without any intention to disrespect anyone. Mutual respect is expected and implied in all interactions in this platform.

8. Membership in this group is open to everyone irrespective of the denomination, race, gender, age, nationality, title, etc.

9. Members accept that, from time-to-time, we may need to call one another to order should members digress from the topic or create other problems. This is necessary so that we maintain order and ensure progress in line with the mandate of the group.

10. Members who deliberately undermine the group principles and show no repentance after attempts to correct them maybe sanctioned by the group administrator by way of suspension or permanent expulsion from the group.

11. Given that this is an international platform, members are requested to use and stick to English as language for the purposes of discussions and questions.

12. From Friday evening until Monday evening, the group takes a break from discussing formal topics. In this time, members are free to share none topical issues of common interest, e.g. messages, warnings, information of common interest, etc.

13. No internal issues that are specific to a particular church or congregation may be shared, e.g. members from a particular church or congregation discussing issues that are not of common interest to the group unless it’s an open invite to everyone the group in general. Otherwise, such issues should be handled offline between the individuals involved.

14. Although not desirable for the group, members are free to peacefully exit the group at any point in time when they feel like doing so.

15. The group principles are subject to review from time-to-time through the group administrator.

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Praise and Thanksgiving