In Matthew 7:21-23 we find people who profess Jesus as Lord and who do great works, but they will hear Him say—“I never knew you.”  The question is why?  Why are they deceived?  First—doesn’t the Bible tell us that if we believe we will not be condemned, but receive eternal life?  Doesn’t the Bible tell [...]

This week we are studying Jesus’ words in Matthew 7:21-23.  Why are so many deceived?  Before we can answer that let’s look at the people who Jesus describes as being left out.  First they made professions of faith—“Lord, Lord…”  Did you notice that?  These are not atheists.  These are not rank pagans who have no [...]

Yesterday I shared the conclusion of Sunday’s sermon and told you that I was haunted by the words of Jesus in Matthew 7:21-23.  These words drive my ministry and my preaching almost as much as Paul’s call in Philippians, “Continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works [...]