Why do we worship Christ?

[Cntrysner]

Born of God with out natural father.
Sinless life according to the law.
Preformed miracles.
Revealed God’s prophetic word with out a teacher.
Died on the cross.
Resurrected in the flesh.
Translated location.
Caught up to heaven.

Adam had no father or mother. 

Zacharias and Elizabeth concerning commandments and ordinances were blameless. Paul concerning the law was blameless. 

In the OT and the NT men performed miracles.

Paul was not taught by man.

Many accounts of men dieing on a cross.

Some resurrected from the dead.

Some were translated.

Some were caught up.

These things are and were visible signs that many trust their faith in but isn’t faith believing with out seeing? What is the evidence of things not seen?

Oh wretched man that I am by who and how can I be delivered from this bondage of sin that is in my flesh? 

Edited March 28, 2023 by Cntrysner

[Michael37]

56 minutes ago, Cntrysner said:

Born of God with out natural father.
Sinless life according to the law.
Preformed miracles.
Revealed God’s prophetic word with out a teacher.
Died on the cross.
Resurrected in the flesh.
Translated location.
Caught up to heaven.

Adam had no father or mother. 

Zacharias and Elizabeth concerning commandments and ordinances were blameless. Paul concerning the law was blameless. 

In the OT and the NT men performed miracles.

Paul was not taught by man.

Many accounts of men dieing on a cross.

Some resurrected from the dead.

Some were translated.

Some were caught up.

These things are and were visible signs that many trust their faith in but isn’t faith believing with out seeing? What is the evidence of things not seen?

Oh wretched man that I am by who and how can I be delivered from this bondage of sin that is in my flesh? 

Only Christ can save sinners from eternal damnation.

The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ is made up of four definable messages.

Through Christ:

1. God Rescues = Salvation 

2. God Forgives = Reconciliation 

3. God Cleanses = Sanctification

4. God Fills with Hope = Expectation 

[Mr. M]

Worship as an outward manifestation consisted of falling to the ground before someone in humble reverence. However, Christ said we would worship in spirit and truth, which we express as rational service unto Him as our Lord and Savior.

Romans 12:1

NKJV I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.

NIV  Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.

NASB Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

Orthodox Jewish I appeal to you, therefore, Achim b’Moshiach, through the rachamei Hashem (mercies of G-d), to present your geviyah (BERESHIS 47:18), all of your being as a korban chai (living sacrifice), kadosh (holy) and acceptable to Hashem (BERESHIS 8:21), which is your spiritual avodas kodesh service.

[Cntrysner]

37 minutes ago, Michael37 said:

Only Christ can save sinners from eternal damnation.

The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ is made up of four definable messages.

Through Christ:

1. God Rescues = Salvation 

2. God Forgives = Reconciliation 

3. God Cleanses = Sanctification

4. God Fills with Hope = Expectation 

Thanks for your response and I agree with all the above.

The old man can receive these things you offered, what is your understanding of the new creature (2Co 5:16,17)?

[Cntrysner]

41 minutes ago, Mr. M said:

Worship as an outward manifestation consisted of falling to the ground before someone in humble reverence. However, Christ said we would worship in spirit and truth, which we express as rational service unto Him as our Lord and Savior.

Romans 12:1

NKJV I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.

NIV  Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.

NASB Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

Orthodox Jewish I appeal to you, therefore, Achim b’Moshiach, through the rachamei Hashem (mercies of G-d), to present your geviyah (BERESHIS 47:18), all of your being as a korban chai (living sacrifice), kadosh (holy) and acceptable to Hashem (BERESHIS 8:21), which is your spiritual avodas kodesh service.

Should I edit the topic to Why do we have faith in Christ?

[Mr. M]

6 minutes ago, Cntrysner said:

Should I edit the topic to Why do we have faith in Christ?

I would have to say that the responses already posted would hold best if you leave the title as is. It is a good question. My point is that outward worship can be for show, i.e. anyone can get on there face, our worship requires our dedicated service. Therefore, the thread is fine, and a good one I might add.

[Cntrysner]

7 minutes ago, Mr. M said:

I would have to say that the responses already posted would hold best if you leave the title as is. It is a good question. My point is that outward worship can be for show, i.e. anyone can get on there face, our worship requires our dedicated service. Therefore, the thread is fine, and a good one I might add.

Thank you for your response Mr. M.

I believe nothing on my part is required of me to worship or have faith in Christ through the operation of God. It to me is a gift from above.  

[Michael37]

49 minutes ago, Cntrysner said:

Thanks for your response and I agree with all the above.

The old man can receive these things you offered, what is your understanding of the new creature (2Co 5:16,17)?

The old creation is born of the flesh.

The new creation is born of the Spirit.

[Cntrysner]

3 minutes ago, Michael37 said:

The old creation is born of the flesh.

The new creation is born of the Spirit.

Amen, well said Michael.

My brother's name is Michael I miss him and love him dearly.

2Co 5:15  And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again. 
2Co 5:16  Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more. 
2Co 5:17  Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 
2Co 5:18  And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

Your key points: 

1. God Rescues = Salvation 

2. God Forgives = Reconciliation 

3. God Cleanses = Sanctification

4. God Fills with Hope = Expectation 

Did any of these things become new with the context of we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more? 

[farouk]

Because He is worthy:

Revelation 5.12: "....Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing."