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: No. The operative word is "Christian". I will conclude you are using the word to refer to someone who was a Christian and has fallen away. The answer is "Yes". But, he is not a Christian. This lends itself to the belief by some that..."once saved always saved". A misunderstanding of scripture. To accept that doctrine requires one to set aside the "unforgiveable sin". Which can't be done. Your scripture reference lends itself to the teaching that..."not by works alone"..shall we receive eternal salvation. |