← Faith and Works
Matthew 7:21–23
Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you evildoers.’
Catholic Perspective
As part of his Sermon on the Mount, in which Jesus teaches his disciples how to act, he warns them that not all of those who claim to believe in him will be saved. Although they call him “Lord” and perform wondrous deeds in his name, they haven’t truly repented and done the will of the Father.
Common Objections
| + | A TRUE BELIEVER CAN NEVER LOSE THEIR SALVATION. |
