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In the New Testament, the apostles play a pivotal role in the early Christian church, and their expressions of praise are integral to their ministry and writings. The apostles, as chosen messengers of Jesus Christ, often exemplified and taught the importance of praise in the life of a believer. Their acts of praise were not only personal expressions of faith but also served as powerful testimonies to the early Christian communities.

Praise in the Life of the Apostles

The apostles frequently demonstrated praise through prayer, song, and proclamation. In Acts 2:46-47, we see the early church, under the leadership of the apostles, engaging in daily worship: "With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people." This passage highlights the communal aspect of praise, as the apostles led the early believers in joyful worship and thanksgiving.

Paul's Teachings on Praise

The Apostle Paul, in particular, emphasized the significance of praise in his epistles. In Ephesians 5:19-20, Paul instructs the believers to "speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." Here, Paul underscores the importance of praise as a continuous and heartfelt response to God's grace.

Paul's own life was marked by praise, even in adversity. In Acts 16:25, while imprisoned with Silas, Paul exemplifies the power of praise: "About midnight, Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them." This act of worship amidst suffering not only demonstrated their unwavering faith but also led to a miraculous deliverance, illustrating the transformative power of praise.

Peter's Perspective on Praise

The Apostle Peter also highlights the role of praise in the believer's life. In 1 Peter 2:9, he writes, "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light." Peter emphasizes that believers are called to declare the praises of God, reflecting their identity and purpose as God's people.

John's Vision of Heavenly Praise

The Apostle John, in the Book of Revelation, provides a vivid depiction of praise in the heavenly realm. Revelation 5:11-12 describes a scene of celestial worship: "Then I looked, and I heard the voices of many angels and the living creatures and the elders, numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands. In a loud voice they said: 'Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!'" John's vision reveals the ultimate fulfillment of praise, where all creation joins in adoration of the Lamb.

Conclusion

The apostles' teachings and examples underscore the centrality of praise in the Christian faith. Through their words and actions, they demonstrate that praise is not only a response to God's goodness but also a powerful witness to His glory and grace.

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Luke 24:53
And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.
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The Success of the Apostles, and their Sufferings in the Cause of ...
... that His just ones should suffer equally with Him"both the apostles and all ... unto
my brethren; in the midst of the congregation will I sing praise unto Thee ...
/.../tertullian/the five books against marcion/chapter xxii the success of the.htm

Apostles To-Day?
... Moreover, let us not forget that the apostles of the Irvingites completely lack
the ... the latter applies to men speaking in holy ecstasy to the praise of God. ...
/.../kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/xxxii apostles to-day.htm

On the Feast of the Twelve Apostles
... THE INNER WAY SERMON XXIX On the Feast of the Twelve Apostles. ... with Him, as far as
it can, by the absolute annihilation of self, to His high and blessed praise. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/tauler/the inner way/sermon xxix on the feast.htm

The Liturgy of the Blessed Apostles.
... Amen. Praise, etc. Thy memory, etc. Our Father, etc. The apostles of the Father,
etc. Upon the holy altar, etc. They who have slept, etc. ...
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Introduction
... the grand theme of the Greek singers, as became those who, more than we have done,
caught the first inspiration of their praise from the apostles, is the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/brownlie/hymns from the east/introduction.htm

Introduction
... the grand theme of the Greek singers, as became those who, more than we have done,
caught the first inspiration of their praise from the Apostles, is the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/brownlie/hymns of the russian church/introduction.htm

Psalm XCV.
... Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods" (ver.3) "For the Lord will
not cast off His people." [4396] Praise be unto ... whence are all those Apostles? ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm xcv.htm

Herr Gott, Dich Loben Wir. Lord God, Thy Praise we Sing.
... The twelve apostles join in song With the dear prophets' goodly throng The martyrs'
noble army raise Their voice to thee in hymns of praise. ...
/.../bacon/the hymns of martin luther/xxviii herr gott dich loben.htm

Christ's Resurrection is Foretold in the Conclusion of the Psalm.
... from the dead; and that He urged all who fear God to praise Him because He ... crucified;
and that He stood in the midst of His brethren the apostles (who repented ...
/.../chapter cvi christs resurrection is foretold.htm

The Apostles Teach that it was Neither Christ nor the Saviour, but ...
... 1. It certainly was in the power of the apostles to declare that Christ descended ...
from whence also, with one accord in all languages, they uttered praise to God ...
/.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter xvii the apostles teach that.htm