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Praise, in the biblical context, is the act of expressing reverence, adoration, and gratitude towards God. It is a central theme throughout the Scriptures, emphasizing the eternal nature of worship and adoration due to the Almighty. The Bible consistently underscores that praise is not only a present duty but an everlasting one, reflecting the eternal nature of God Himself.

Biblical Foundation

The call to offer praise to God for eternity is rooted in the very character of God as eternal and unchanging. In Psalm 145:1-2 , David declares, "I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever." This passage highlights the perpetual nature of praise, suggesting that it is an ongoing, never-ending act.

Similarly, Psalm 113:2-3 states, "Blessed be the name of the LORD both now and forevermore. From the rising to the setting of the sun, the name of the LORD is to be praised." This indicates that praise is not confined to a specific time or place but is a continuous offering that spans all of creation and time.

Eternal Praise in Heaven

The concept of eternal praise is further illustrated in the visions of heaven found in the book of Revelation. Revelation 4:8 describes the four living creatures, who "day and night they never stop saying: 'Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come!'" This ceaseless praise reflects the eternal worship that takes place in the heavenly realm, where God's glory is fully revealed.

Revelation 7:9-10 also portrays a great multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language standing before the throne and before the Lamb, crying out with a loud voice, "Salvation to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!" This scene of eternal praise underscores the universal and timeless nature of worship that transcends earthly boundaries.

Theological Implications

The eternal nature of praise is deeply connected to the attributes of God. As the Creator and Sustainer of all things, God's worthiness of praise is infinite. His eternal nature demands an eternal response from His creation. The call to praise God forever and ever is not merely a command but a natural response to His majesty, holiness, and love.

Furthermore, the eternal aspect of praise reflects the believer's hope and future in Christ. As stated in 1 Peter 1:3-4 , believers are born again to a "living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you." This eternal inheritance includes the privilege of joining the heavenly chorus in unending praise.

Practical Application

For believers, the call to offer praise forever and ever serves as a reminder of the importance of cultivating a lifestyle of worship. It encourages Christians to engage in daily acts of praise, recognizing that each moment of worship is a foretaste of the eternal praise that awaits in heaven. Colossians 3:16 exhorts believers to "let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God."

In conclusion, the biblical mandate to offer praise for ever and ever is a profound expression of the believer's relationship with God. It is an acknowledgment of His eternal nature and a commitment to worship Him continually, both now and in the life to come.

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Psalm 145:1,2
I will extol you, my God, O king; and I will bless your name for ever and ever.
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Argument. --Moreover, we must be Careful that no one Should Think ...
... and we must be warned lest any should think that ... being observed, and the pollution
of things offered to idols ... His Son, our Lord, to whom be praise, and honour ...
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Prayer Perfumed with Praise
... His own prayers had not been offered without thanksgiving; what ... the goodness of God,"
said one, "ever since he ... unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty ...
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Prayers and Praise from a Pure Mind, Ceaselessly Offered, Far ...
... Chapter VI."Prayers and Praise from a Pure Mind, Ceaselessly Offered, Far Better
Than ... the savour is the guerdon of the gods of the Greeks, should they not ...
/.../clement/the stromata or miscellanies/chapter vi prayers and praise from.htm

Praises and Vows Accepted in Zion
... rule, burnt offering was only to be offered there. ... King, to whom alone be glory for
ever and ever. ... would, above all, disclaim a share of praise, should be set ...
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The Best Beloved
... believe, and my heart prompts me to say so, that the highest praise of every ransomed
soul and of the entire Christian church should be offered to the ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 24 1878/the best beloved.htm

Psalm LI.
... say, "In me are, O God, Thy vows, which I will render of praise to Thee ... he despiseth
bull, he-goat, ram: now is not the time that these should be offered. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm li.htm

The Levites Ought to be Utterly Free from all Earthly Desires. ...
... The praise of the Lord sounds forth where there is a ... It seems strange to many why
impediment should be caused ... as it happened, the sacrifice was offered up at ...
/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter l the levites ought.htm

'Thine is the Kingdom'
... Thus all prayer should end as it began ... the expansion and the deepening of the praise
of earth ... He inspires, presents and answers every prayer offered through Him ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/thine is the kingdom.htm

On Lent, iv.
... unwavering uprightness, not puffed up by praise and not ... fear lest the power of doing
should fail them ... widow of Sarepta discovered this, who offered the blessed ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/leo/writings of leo the great/sermon xlii on lent iv.htm

Describes an Effect which Proves the Prayer Spoken of in the Last ...
... she is deceived by the devil and so should offend Him ... of helping if but one soul
to praise God better ... of a woman, she grieves over the impediment offered by her ...
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