Is Jesus Jehovah?<\/a>” to support his view.<\/p>\nFor many decades, the churches in my region have generally understood Jehovah to refer exclusively to the Father. Consequently, this teaching has generated considerable discussion and confusion among our brethren.<\/p>\n
Would you kindly provide your comments and biblical perspective on this subject?<\/p>\n
Is Jesus Worthy of Worship?<\/h3>\n
Our local preacher teaches that Jesus is worthy of worship. He cites passages such as Romans 9:5 and Revelation 7:10.<\/p>\n
The common belief in many churches of Christ in my region is that worship should be directed only to the Father, based on passages such as John 4:23-24.<\/p>\n
Could you please explain your understanding of this matter from Scripture?<\/p>\n
Does God Have a Triune Nature?<\/h3>\n
Our local preacher teaches that God is triune in nature (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). He cites Deuteronomy 6:4, Matthew 28:19, and I John 5:7 (NKJV).<\/p>\n
The churches in my region do not traditionally hold the doctrine of the Trinity. Rather, we believe that God is one, namely the Father.<\/p>\n
Would you please share your biblical assessment of this teaching?<\/p>\n
We sincerely desire to understand the Scriptures correctly and to preserve unity in the truth. Therefore, we would be grateful for any biblical guidance, explanations, or resources you can provide regarding these matters.<\/p>\n
Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to hearing from you.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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