Matthew 7:21-23 New International Version (NIV)
True and False Disciples
21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ 23 Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’
Stop Going To Church…Be The Church!
“It Will Change Your Mind About Slavery!”
(Matthew 7:21-23)
I. Call to Slavery in the Scriptures
A. Dimmed by the English Translations
B. Demanded during the Exodus Journey
(Ex 19:5, 24:3; Lev 25:55, 26:13-17; 2Chron 12:8)
C. Declared by many Early Christians
(Rom 1:1; Phil 1:1; Jam 1:1; 2Pet 1:1; Jude 1; Rev 1:1)
II. Characteristics of a Slave in the Scriptures
A. Exclusive Ownership (Rom 10:9; 1Cor 6:19-20, 7:23)
B. Complete Submission (Rom 6:16-18; 1Pet 1:2)
C. Singular Devotion (Matt 6:24; Mk 12:30; Jn 14:15)
D. Personally Accountable (vv. 21-23; Rom 14:12; Jude 4; Heb 5:7-9)