I Never Knew You | Matthew 7:21–23 | Episode 81

Jesus’ words in Matthew 7:21–23 are some of the most frightening in Scripture: “I never knew you; depart from me.” But who was Jesus speaking about, and should believers today fear that they could one day hear those same words?In this episode, we follow the context of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus’ warning about false prophets, His first-century Jewish audience, and the religious leaders who claimed God while rejecting the Messiah He sent. We also examine the appeal to prophecy, mighty works, and casting out demons, and why religious works cannot substitute for faith in Christ.When Jesus’ words are allowed to explain one another, Matthew 7 becomes a warning against trusting religious performance rather than a reason for those who belong to Christ to live in fear.Read the companion Bible study and join the conversation:https://wakinguptograce.com/081-i-never-knew-you-matthew-7-21-23/