did Jesus tell people to worship the trinity? or only the God who sent him?

Answer 1

Jesus worshiped the Father, and also said that true worshipers would worship the Father in Spirit and truth. As it is written:

Jesus said to her, "Believe me, woman, the hour is coming when you Samaritans will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. You don't know what you're worshiping. We know what we're worshiping, for salvation comes from the Jews. Yet the hour is coming, and is now here, when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth. Indeed, the Father is looking for people like that to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth." (John 4:21-24)

But, Jesus also made the claim that He is God. He applied the name of God, "I AM," to Himself in several passages. Here's a few examples: Matthew 14:27, Mark 6:50, Mark 13:6, Luke 21:8, John 4:26, John 6:20, John 8:24, 28, 58, and John 13:19. There are several others I have not listed. Besides this, Jesus said that He & the Father were one (John 10:30). This describes a unity, even though there are two.

Jesus also received worship:

"Then the men in the boat began to worship Jesus, saying, "You certainly are the Son of God!" (Matthew 14:33)

"Suddenly Jesus met them and said, "Greetings!" They went up to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him." (Matthew 28:9)

"They worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy." (Luke 24:52)

"He said, "Lord, I do believe," and worshiped him." (John 9:38)

"I heard every creature in heaven, on earth, under the earth, and on the sea, and everything that is in them, saying, "To the one who sits on the throne and to the lamb be praise, honor, glory, and power forever and ever!" Then the four living creatures said, "Amen!", and the elders bowed down and worshiped." (Revelation 5:13-14)

There are many other instances, these being just a few to show you how Jesus is worthy of worship and praise, just as the Father is.

Answer 2

This is a good question and you'll get all sorts of subjective answers.

From my days as a Christian (I've since converted to Judaism), my understanding was that Jesus wanted people to worship God.

Of course, the caveat for the followers of Jesus was that we couldn't actually get to God unless we came to Jesus first (see John 14:6).

Now, that verse (John 14:6) has MANY interpretations.
Most would argue that Jesus is the ONLY way...and there was no mention of the trinity at that time.

The trinity concept (see link) is very confusing...at least to me.
I suspect that Jesus never did preach the trinity concept...certainly, the concept didn't seem to see any kind of publication until around the 4th Century CE (Common Era).

But that's my subjective point of view.
Good luck on your quest!

Answer 3

First of all, the religion currently labeled "Christianity" is based much more on the letters written by Paul than the teachings of Christ himself. These letters are the oldest extant Christian writings. They regularly begin by identifying the sender and recipients, and extending greetings. This is often followed by a thanksgiving and prayer. The body of each letter deals with specific issues that confront the congregation or person to whom Paul is writing. Personal remarks and greetings appear at the conclusion of the letters. These letters were never meant to be read by anyone other than the recipients. Although 13 works bear Paul’s name, there is some question whether Paul even wrote Ephesians, Colossians, 2 Thessalonians or the three “Pastoral Epistles” 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus.

Secondly, The teachings of Christ recorded in The Gospels DID NOT ask followers to stop being Jews. Christ did not tell people to turn their backs on their faith, rather he taught them how to be better Jews, how to be more faithful to the True God, and how to pray to God directly without having to have a priest pray for them. Christianity and specifically Catholics have ignored and twisted those basic teachings into a polytheism that worships Mary, Jesus, The Holy Spirit, and God. Christ taught his follower that they should go forth and spread the word with just the clothes on their back, that God would provide for them. Yet, Christianity is a multi-billion dollar business with some preachers making super-star salaries. Christ taught “Every man (giveth) according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.2 Corinthians 9:7 (King James Version) Christianity teaches “tithing” , or the giving of 10% of your earnings to your church.

Answer 4

I stringently object to so much ink being spent on the subject of the trinity.

I don't see anybody out there touting the quadity!

Yes, you heard me, we should begin to get the word out about the quadity.

I have no problem with those who believe in God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, but what about God the King?

After all, God the son was both God and man. If it ain't so, tell me right here and now. When Jesus was crucified, that part of Him that was capable of being tempted to sin was NOT risen from the dead!

Jesus is different now! As a matter of fact, He's a different person, he's altogether different.

Don't we read in 1 Cor 15:42-44: So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:
It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:
It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.

The full impact of His persona will be revealed when he returns, and everyone will embrace the quadity, so be avant guard, be a mover and shaker, be the first on your block to understand the mystery soon to be revealed to the world!

Begin including the quadity in your conversations now before it's old hat!

Now I know the word "quadity" isn't in the Bible BUT NEITHER IS THE WORD TRINITY!!!

Answer 5

Jesus didn't say anything about the trinity, that was created by the religion that followed after him (see the Council of Nicea and the Nicean Creed (325 AD, amended in 381 AD) which respectively debated and stated that both god and jesus and the holy ghost were all divine). Jesus said to worship God the Father, but also said that without him (Jesus) you couldn't get into heaven. And, it follows (to some at least) that if he is the son of the god he too is divine.

Answer 6

Many Biblical Scholars of high repute agree that mylord Jesus prayed and worshipped God The Father and that the lovers of the lord ought to worship God the Father. But the scholars are not priests. Though they ought to have been granted the status.. equal to if not higher than the ordained priests.

Answer 7

I'm not sure, but the trinity is God, The Holy Spirit and Jesus.

Answer 8

Jesus prayed to the one GOD-

he never said anything about a trinity= that came much later after his death

trinity is a man made word....

Answer 9

The trinity is a human invention..Jesus never mentioned that he was God or even God's son in the Bible "I mean in Jesus' own words"...And you can pray to God directly without Jesus or anyone as we Muslims believe.

Answer 10

trinity is contrary to abcde

cause three strikes verse 2 strikes system

whats yours?

cause if trinity means there are three or c

then when bible said no one could afflict an orphan

afflict added up to 166129320=30=3=C

so I AM immune from a third strike as an orphan?

means i can be one of baseballs greatest hitters cause first two come in 80-90 mph then third one thrown underhand or sum Nazi shoots the picture.