Praying to Jesus: An Examination

It seems to me that the Hallenbeck book is basically an appeal to the authority of men, some questionable renderings (John 14:14) for instance, plays on words, and leaping to some conclusions. The statement in the conclusion on pages 175-176 pretty much sums it up for me. “Yet, there are numerous individuals who are of the studied conclusion that Jesus Christ is worthy of prayer, hence the practice is not sin.” Oh really? Are we bent upon insisting that if one denies there is authority to pray directly to Jesus he has denied that Jesus is worthy of worship?And I thought there was supposed to be an aversion to the desire to cause division or stir up a controversy. Charles Pogue

Bro. Hallenbeck has done a complete and sound study of the subject and should be commended for his presentation of the truth in this book. His propositions are stated clearly and his proofs are undeniable. Thank you, brother, for your work.

This work produced by brother Andrew Hallenbeck is an honest and thorough investigation of the topic concerning praying to Jesus. Wayne Jackson writes in the foreword of this volume, *...Praying to Jesus is an encyclopedia of information that absolutely devastates the antagonistic viewpoint that it is wrong to speak to Christ. With a vast body of evidence, both ancient and modern, he biblically and logically has argued that communication with our Savior is entirely in harmony with biblical teaching. His extensive material on Stephen’s prayer to Christ, as this first Christian martyr was being stoned, is unique and unanswerable.* I concur completely! This examination, studied honestly, should bring this controversial issue to a close. I highly recommend this book and pray that we in the brotherhood can have the courage to stand up for truth. Too many have been swayed by personal bias and influenced by the traditions of men. Thank you, brother Hallenbeck, for this worthy work.