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NASB | Matthew 7:21 ¶ "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 7:21 ¶ "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven. |
Bible Question:
Regarding Matt 7:21-23 - Doesn't it seem as if their self-deception is obvious and observable since, although they claim allegiance to Christ as Lord, they are practicing lawlessness? 1 John 2:19 - Their self-deception is made observable since they have left the fellowship of the Church; their allegiance to Christ is obviously false because they have separated themselves from the body of believers. Again, James 2:14 seems to address those whose allegiance is false because they do not demonstrate faith in Christ. Correct me if I am wrong, but it seems as if the verses above note obvious and observable differences between those whose allegiance to Christ is true and those who are false. My question arises on the premise that one shows every indication of being saved but is in reality not saved. In other words, is it possible that one, although showing outward indications that they are saved - for example, profess faith in Christ, attend fellowship, and do what is right - actually be lost? |
Bible Answer: Hello lookin..., Scripture most definitely addresses this. I think the examples I gave demonstrate this very issue- and answer your question:-) Your query seems a bit hypothetical- but I see your point. Ultimately only God knows the heart of an individual. Yet, we are implored to 'Walk in the Spirit', 'Put on Christ', have the 'fruit of the Spirit', etc. as believers. Note Paul's plea in 2 Cor. 13:5: "Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves! Or do you not recognize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you--unless indeed you fail the test?" BradK |