The Bible doesn't instruct to pray to Jesus

[JimKnox]

What is an instruction? An instruction may be defined as a direction or an explanation to enable one to know what to do, or to do something. An instruction can be a command, a piece of advice, training, an explanation, or a procedure.

What is the only Biblical instruction on how to pray in the Bible?

Jesus instructed his disciples how to pray:

Matthew 6​

6But when you pray, go into your inner room, shut your door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.​

7And when you pray, do not babble on like pagans, for they think that by their many words they will be heard. 8Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.​

9So then, this is how you should pray:​

‘Our Father in heaven,​

hallowed be Your name.​

Aside from what is in Matthew 6:6,9 there are no other instructions on who to pray to in the Bible. The only instruction on prayer in the Bible is to the Father.

Can it be argued that Jesus was prayed to in the Bible? It's possible to argue that, but does it ever teach, instruct, or command Christians to pray to anyone other than the Father? No.

Your post and query assume that Jesus is NOT also The Father.
Isaiah

What is an instruction? An instruction may be defined as a direction or an explanation to enable one to know what to do, or to do something. An instruction can be a command, a piece of advice, training, an explanation, or a procedure.

What is the only Biblical instruction on how to pray in the Bible?

Jesus instructed his disciples how to pray:

Matthew 6​

6But when you pray, go into your inner room, shut your door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.​

7And when you pray, do not babble on like pagans, for they think that by their many words they will be heard. 8Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.​

9So then, this is how you should pray:​

‘Our Father in heaven,​

hallowed be Your name.​

Aside from what is in Matthew 6:6,9 there are no other instructions on who to pray to in the Bible. The only instruction on prayer in the Bible is to the Father.

Can it be argued that Jesus was prayed to in the Bible? It's possible to argue that, but does it ever teach, instruct, or command Christians to pray to anyone other than the Father? No.

You are making an assumption based upon a faulty understanding of the Godhead.

Isaiah 9:6-7 clearly teaches that Jesus IS the Everlasting Father and therefore it is right and proper to pray to either He or Our Father.

This argument causes an ungodly and unnecessary argument within the body of Christ.

Be at peace.

 

[LoveYeshua]

Hogwash.

just go to any religious study library and research it and see, you dont have to believe me, but YESHUA is his name. But call him how you usually call him that's all. He knows many call him by different names since many speak different languages.

 

[rockytopva]

Your post and query assume that Jesus is NOT also The Father.
Isaiah

You are making an assumption based upon a faulty understanding of the Godhead.

Isaiah 9:6-7 clearly teaches that Jesus IS the Everlasting Father and therefore it is right and proper to pray to either He or Our Father.

This argument causes an ungodly and unnecessary argument within the body of Christ.

Be at peace.

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Attention!
Heads up!

We are not required to understand the Godhead. The Apostle Paul said...

For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. - 1 Corinthians 2:2

29 Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas,
30 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?
31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. - Acts 16

An attempt at understanding the Godhead is not forbidden here. But to imply that others are terrible people for not going along with such understanding is prohibited.