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Abel · 04-28-2008, 01:44 PM

Why worship Jesus? Simply this -- He is worthy of worship. There are several reasons for this. I will only mention those that touch me personally.

First, because He is God. (John 1:1) The deity of Christ has been denied by non-believers for the last two thousand years. This is nothing new. Yet, it is by the power of Jesus Christ all things are upheld (Hebrews 1:3). Most people do not like the idea of being held accountable for their actions. So, they have adopted the idea that there is no God. If there is no God, Jesus cannot be God. Therefore, they do not have to answer to Christ.

Second, because of His love for me and all mankind. Jesus proved His love by taking our place on the cross of Calvary. He died in our place. He died, not because of His sins, but ours (I Pet.2:24). Because of my sins.

Thirdly, because He set free from the bondage of sin, those who accept His gift of freedom (John 8:36). I speak from experience. Jesus set me free from the prison of alcohol, and a long list of other things I am not proud of, and prefer not to mention. When I gave myself completely to Jesus, He created a new creature (2 Cor.5:17). I don't do the things I used to; I don't say the things I used to; I don't go to the places I used to.

Finally, because of the promise of eternal life that He has promised me and to all those who accept Him (John 14:1-3). This is the greatest gift ever offered to man.

In summary Jesus is worthy of my worship because He gave me life and all that I have, He died in my place, He set me free, and He gave me eternal life. If you have never met Jesus, I would not expect you to have experienced Him as I have.

I find it incredulous that people reject Jesus without truly attempting to meet Him. People are wise in their own eyes, and fulfill the Scripture (Rom.1:21-22).

04-28-2008, 01:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
Abel Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 287	Why worship Jesus? Simply this -- He is worthy of worship. There are several reasons for this. I will only mention those that touch me personally. First, because He is God. (John 1:1) The deity of Christ has been denied by non-believers for the last two thousand years. This is nothing new. Yet, it is by the power of Jesus Christ all things are upheld (Hebrews 1:3). Most people do not like the idea of being held accountable for their actions. So, they have adopted the idea that there is no God. If there is no God, Jesus cannot be God. Therefore, they do not have to answer to Christ. Second, because of His love for me and all mankind. Jesus proved His love by taking our place on the cross of Calvary. He died in our place. He died, not because of His sins, but ours (I Pet.2:24). Because of my sins. Thirdly, because He set free from the bondage of sin, those who accept His gift of freedom (John 8:36). I speak from experience. Jesus set me free from the prison of alcohol, and a long list of other things I am not proud of, and prefer not to mention. When I gave myself completely to Jesus, He created a new creature (2 Cor.5:17). I don't do the things I used to; I don't say the things I used to; I don't go to the places I used to. Finally, because of the promise of eternal life that He has promised me and to all those who accept Him (John 14:1-3). This is the greatest gift ever offered to man. In summary Jesus is worthy of my worship because He gave me life and all that I have, He died in my place, He set me free, and He gave me eternal life. If you have never met Jesus, I would not expect you to have experienced Him as I have. I find it incredulous that people reject Jesus without truly attempting to meet Him. People are wise in their own eyes, and fulfill the Scripture (Rom.1:21-22).