Topical Bible: Praise: should be offered: Throughout the World

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Praise, as an expression of reverence and adoration towards God, is a central theme in the Bible and is to be offered by all people across the globe. The Scriptures emphasize that praise is not confined to a specific group or location but is a universal act that should be rendered by all creation.

Biblical Foundation for Universal Praise

The call for universal praise is rooted in the understanding of God's sovereignty and His works in creation. Psalm 117:1-2 declares, "Praise the LORD, all you nations; extol Him, all you peoples. For great is His loving devotion to us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Hallelujah!" This passage highlights that all nations and peoples are invited to praise God, acknowledging His steadfast love and faithfulness.

In Psalm 67:3-4 , the psalmist prays, "Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You. Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for You judge the peoples justly and lead the nations of the earth." Here, the psalmist envisions a world where all nations recognize God's righteous rule and respond with joyful praise.

The Role of Creation in Praise

The Bible also portrays creation itself as participating in the praise of God. Psalm 148:1-13 is a comprehensive call to praise, extending from the heavens to the earth: "Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise Him in the highest places... Praise the LORD from the earth, all great sea creatures and ocean depths, lightning and hail, snow and clouds, powerful wind fulfilling His word, mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, wild animals and all cattle, crawling creatures and flying birds, kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth, young men and maidens, old and young together. Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His splendor is above the earth and the heavens."

This passage illustrates that every element of creation, from celestial beings to earthly creatures, is called to join in the chorus of praise, reflecting the glory and majesty of the Creator.

The Great Commission and Praise

The Great Commission, as recorded in Matthew 28:19-20 , underscores the global scope of the Christian mission: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you." As the gospel spreads to all nations, it brings with it the call to worship and praise God, fulfilling the vision of a world united in adoration of the Creator.

Eschatological Vision of Universal Praise

The prophetic literature of the Bible often envisions a future where all nations will come to worship the Lord. Isaiah 66:18-19 speaks of a time when God will gather all nations and tongues, and they will come and see His glory. Similarly, Revelation 7:9-10 presents a vision of a great multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language standing before the throne and before the Lamb, crying out, "Salvation to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!"

These eschatological visions affirm the ultimate fulfillment of God's plan for universal praise, where all creation acknowledges His sovereignty and grace.

Conclusion

The biblical mandate for praise to be offered throughout the world is clear and compelling. It is a call for all people, regardless of nationality or background, to recognize and honor the Creator. Through the spread of the gospel and the witness of creation, the invitation to praise God extends to the ends of the earth, anticipating the day when every knee will bow and every tongue confess the glory of God.

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Psalm 113:3
From the rising of the sun to the going down of the same the LORD's name is to be praised.
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Introductory Notice to the Early Liturgies.
... and in every place incense shall be offered unto My name ... a Homily or Sermon, explanatory,
it should seem, of the ... his discourse with a doxology in praise of the ...
/.../various/early liturgies/introductory notice to the early.htm

Epistle Lxii. C??cilius, on the Sacrament of the Cup of the Lord.
... and wine; which thing the Lord, completing and fulfilling, offered bread and ... also
is expressed a figure of Christ, that He should have praise and worship ...
/.../cyprian/the epistles of cyprian/epistle lxii caecilius on the.htm

On the Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Commandments of the Church
... Then He will praise the good for what they ... is any impediment existing between them,
they should express their ... the holy Masses and public prayers offered by the ...
/.../kinkead/baltimore catechism no 4/lesson 36 on the third.htm

What Now Remains, but to Account for those which are the Crowning ...
... The Oration of Eusebius Pamphilus, in praise of the Emperor ... to pursue a life of
godliness should receive a ... He was the victim offered to the Supreme Sovereign ...
/.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/chapter xv what now remains.htm

Whether Men are Bound to Pay Tithes of all Things?
... the divine worship than tithes which are offered to the ... dignity it is unbecoming
that they should demand minute ... He show them to be deserving of praise in this ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether men are bound to 3.htm

And Now Let us Proceed to Explain the Reasons for which this ...
... The Oration of Eusebius Pamphilus, in praise of the ... instead of directing his gaze
thitherward, should grope with ... that on this demand they offered a proportion ...
/.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/chapter xiii and now let.htm

Prayer Perfumed with Praise
... that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole ... His own prayers had not been offered
without thanksgiving ... unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 25 1879/prayer perfumed with praise.htm

Hail, Jesus;
... Hail, sweet Jesus; praise, honour, and glory be to Thee, O Christ, who in a ... who wouldst
that a sponge dipped in vinegar and gall should be offered Thee to ...
/.../baker/holy wisdom or directions for the prayer of contemplation/hail jesus.htm

Psalm CXLIX.
... For of us He took flesh, and this He offered. ... to themselves that they are good, but
praise Him from ... His verses obscurely, not that anything new should be dug ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm cxlix.htm

To Eulalius, Bishop of Persian Armenia.
... overmuch sorrow." [1734] And again, "Lest Satan should get an ... too those who partook
of things offered to idols ... new song into their mouth, even praise unto our ...
/.../the ecclesiastical history of theodoret/lxxvii to eulalius bishop of.htm