Bible Question: When the Lord was talking in Matthew 7:22. Many will say to me in that day Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? And in thy name, cast out devils? And in thy name done many wonderful works? If he was talking about Christian people then how can a Christian heal was sick, raise the dead get people saved, and then the Lord tell him. I never knew you depart from me you that work iniquity and send them to hell? |
Bible Answer: Blazer - Jesus was not referring to His sheep but to false prophets who disguised themselves as true shepherds. It helps to read the verse in the context of Matthew 7:15-29. ..... Regarding your phrase "get people saved," no human being in the history of the world has ever saved himself or "got" anyone else saved. Salvation is solely and exclusively God's work by grace effected on the basis of the redemption of Jesus Christ, the merit of His shed blood, and not on the basis of human merit or works of any kind. Please read, study, learn, and meditate on John 1:12; 3:16; Ephesians 1:4-7; 2:8-10; 1 Peter 1:18,19. ..... I'm aware that it is all too common to hear expressions such as, "The preacher (or my teacher, etc.) got me saved," or "my wife (husband, mother, best friend, etc.) helped me get saved." Nothing could be more unbiblical. This is more than merely bad theology; it's soteriological nonsense. It's worth repeating: Man has no role in salvation. His works do nothing to save him and nothing to keep him saved. He can do nothing to earn it and nothing to keep it. Salvation is wholly of God, by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. Ephesians 2:8-10. --Hank |