Jesus Christ and Worship: Why No False Christ Is Worthy

From the Series: The Biblical Jesus and His Bride

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Authority answers who has the right to command. Worship answers who is worthy to receive glory. Every false christ eventually reveals himself here. He will either redirect worship to something else, accept worship unlawfully, or redefine worship altogether.

The Biblical Jesus stands alone as the only rightful object of worship, without qualification or apology.

“You shall worship the LORD your God, and Him only you shall serve.” (Matthew 4:10, NKJV)

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Worship Belongs to God Alone

Scripture is uncompromising:

“You shall have no other gods before Me.” (Exodus 20:3, NKJV)

God does not share His glory.

“I am the LORD, that is My name; and My glory I will not give to another.” (Isaiah 42:8, NKJV)

This establishes the test:

• If Jesus receives worship and does not refuse it, He must be God.
• If He were anything less, accepting worship would be blasphemy.

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Jesus Receives Worship — and Never Rebukes It

Throughout the Gospels, Jesus receives worship openly.

The magi:

“And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him.” (Matthew 2:11, NKJV)

The healed blind man:

“Then he said, ‘Lord, I believe!’ And he worshiped Him.” (John 9:38, NKJV)

After the resurrection:

“Then those who were in the boat came and worshiped Him, saying, ‘Truly You are the Son of God.’” (Matthew 14:33, NKJV)

At no point does Jesus correct them.

Contrast this with Peter:

“But Peter lifted him up, saying, ‘Stand up; I myself am also a man.’” (Acts 10:26, NKJV)

And with angels:

“See that you do not do that… Worship God.” (Revelation 22:9, NKJV)

False christs must deflect worship. Jesus rightly receives it.

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Jesus Is Worshiped in Heaven

Earthly worship mirrors heavenly reality.

John records:

“And I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels… saying with a loud voice: ‘Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom, and strength and honor and glory and blessing!’” (Revelation 5:11–12, NKJV)

The Lamb receives everything reserved for God, and heaven does not correct this—it erupts in agreement:

“Blessing and honor and glory and power be to Him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb, forever and ever!” (Revelation 5:13, NKJV)

One throne.
One worship.
One God revealed in Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

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Worship Is Not Emotion — It Is Recognition of Worth

Jesus clarifies worship’s nature:

“God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” (John 4:24, NKJV)

Worship is not music style, atmosphere, feelings, or rituals. It is alignment with truth.

False christs thrive where worship is detached from truth. The true Christ demands both.