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A Thanksgiving Lesson
Contributed by Steven Witt on Nov 26, 2002 (message contributor)
Summary: The teaching of Paul in Romans concerning giving thanks.
Jesus gave us an example of “giving thanks”
The concept of giving thanks, or “thanksgiving” in Greek came from two root words: “eu” = good or well
“charis” = grace
The Good Response to Something Undeserved.
Four Examples of Thanksgiving from Paul’s Letter to the Romans
Ø Romans 1:8 – Being Thankful for One Another.
Ø Romans 7:24-25a – Being Thankful for What God is Doing In Me.
Ø Romans 14:6 – Being Thankful for Christian Liberty as well as the Grace to Live a Holy Life.
Ø Romans 16:3-5 – Being Thankful for Fellow – Workers.
Conclusion – 2 Corinthians 4:15