Would you have worshipped Jesus

[Fiosh]

I feel that if I had lived back then and recognized Jesus as the Son of God, it would be because my Father in heaven had appointed me the grace to do so.

Absolutely, jamie!

Just as when Peter replies, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God", Jesus says, "...flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my heavenly Father". Matthew 16: 16-17

And, if you did recognize Him---would you bow down and worship Him?

[Gerioke]

I feel that if I had lived back then and recognized Jesus as the Son of God, it would be because my Father in heaven had appointed me the grace to do so.

Absolutely, jamie!

Just as when Peter replies, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God", Jesus says, "...flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my heavenly Father". Matthew 16: 16-17

And, if you did recognize Him---would you bow down and worship Him?

Since I am living in the time that He walked the earth, I would say" Lord, I know who you are. What would you have me do?"

[Floatingaxe]

Why the repeated question asking if we would bow down to Jesus? We should already be doing that daily.

[jamie]

I think it all depends on what class I was born into. If I was born common, I would probably recognize the Messiah. If I was born and indoctrinated into the religious class, probably not.

That still holds very true today!

[Fiosh]

Why the repeated question asking if we would bow down to Jesus? We should already be doing that daily.

Hi floatingaxe,

It goes back to what I said in the OP. Recently, two people have stated to me that they would not worship Jesus in the flesh because that would be like idol worship. I've also heard many say that they don't pray to Jesus.

It puzzles me, because if you believe that Jesus is God, why would you not worship Him?

I presented the question specifically about "bowing down" to Jesus, because that is a very distinct manner of worship. It doesn't allow for an "on the fence" answer.

I agree with you that "we should already be doing that", but apparently not everyone thinks that way.

Peace,

Fiosh

[Floatingaxe]

Why the repeated question asking if we would bow down to Jesus? We should already be doing that daily.

Hi floatingaxe,

It goes back to what I said in the OP. Recently, two people have stated to me that they would not worship Jesus in the flesh because that would be like idol worship. I've also heard many say that they don't pray to Jesus.

It puzzles me, because if you believe that Jesus is God, why would you not worship Him?

I presented the question specifically about "bowing down" to Jesus, because that is a very distinct manner of worship. It doesn't allow for an "on the fence" answer.

I agree with you that "we should already be doing that", but apparently not everyone thinks that way.

Peace,

Fiosh

I see, said the blind man! My apologies!

[Fiosh]

Why the repeated question asking if we would bow down to Jesus? We should already be doing that daily.

Hi floatingaxe,

It goes back to what I said in the OP. Recently, two people have stated to me that they would not worship Jesus in the flesh because that would be like idol worship. I've also heard many say that they don't pray to Jesus.

It puzzles me, because if you believe that Jesus is God, why would you not worship Him?

I presented the question specifically about "bowing down" to Jesus, because that is a very distinct manner of worship. It doesn't allow for an "on the fence" answer.

I agree with you that "we should already be doing that", but apparently not everyone thinks that way.

Peace,

Fiosh

I see, said the blind man! My apologies!

No problem.

[Zceiv]

Why the repeated question asking if we would bow down to Jesus? We should already be doing that daily.

Hi floatingaxe,

It goes back to what I said in the OP. Recently, two people have stated to me that they would not worship Jesus in the flesh because that would be like idol worship. I've also heard many say that they don't pray to Jesus.

It puzzles me, because if you believe that Jesus is God, why would you not worship Him?

I presented the question specifically about "bowing down" to Jesus, because that is a very distinct manner of worship. It doesn't allow for an "on the fence" answer.

I agree with you that "we should already be doing that", but apparently not everyone thinks that way.

Peace,

Fiosh

O i see it's idol worship to bow before God in the flesh gotcha

[Smalcald]

Why the repeated question asking if we would bow down to Jesus? We should already be doing that daily.

Hi floatingaxe,

It goes back to what I said in the OP. Recently, two people have stated to me that they would not worship Jesus in the flesh because that would be like idol worship. I've also heard many say that they don't pray to Jesus.

It puzzles me, because if you believe that Jesus is God, why would you not worship Him?

I presented the question specifically about "bowing down" to Jesus, because that is a very distinct manner of worship. It doesn't allow for an "on the fence" answer.

I agree with you that "we should already be doing that", but apparently not everyone thinks that way.

Peace,

Fiosh

Ahhh yes I see your point. Some people who call themselves Christians do not believe Jesus is God, is the fullness of God, totally equal to God, they do not really accept the Trinity. I see your point now Fiosh.

So we see people saying that they don't pray to Christ as God nor would they bow down to Christ in the flesh for the same reason.

We see the influence of this thinking in some of the Christian based cults such as the JW's or the Mormons, who do not accept the Trinity or the true divinity of Christ. I think it has held some sway among some others also. Unfortunately people who do not accept the Trinity are not Christians which at a minimum requires you believe in the divinity of Christ and yet we are not polytheists either, it is a very serious heresy.

[quieth3art]

I am going to take your question very literally, Fiosh. I do not attend music concerts. I do not attend political speeches. I do not go to city council meetings. I do not go to bars or nightclubs. I go to the grocery store, to Wal-Mart and to church. This is my personality. I do not like mixing in large crowds and, I tend to be skeptical of the kind of people who would speak to a large crowd. But, I also seem to have a strong empathy with other people and something within me that recognizes spiritual experience on a level I have known few others to admit to.

So, given my personality and taking it back 2000 years: if Jesus passed me on the street while I was on my way to or from the market... or the well... and He spoke to me personally, maybe I would recognize Him as His Father's Son and then I would certainly bow down for Him. But if a friend knocked on my door to tell me of a man giving a speech or doing healings at the temple... I probably would refuse to go. What a loss that would have been!