These words spoke by this man just changed my life. Im going to follow the path i believe from this day forward. I can honestly say i am as just a part of the world as anyone else but claim to be a Chirstian. Thank you Paul for waking me up. God Bless you This video should have a million views.
Is brutally honest a correct description? A sermon to wake up Sunday only Christians and denominations who have not held to the Word but lean on their own understanding. Powerful and needed. A love sermon many will mistake as judgemental and negative.
people who dont like his preaching dont have to listen to it. stop judging him God is the one who judges not man. God looks in the heart and not outside. plus none of us is perfect
We are to look out for those who preach another gospel. Paul warned about those who preached "another Jesus... another spirit... or another gospel" (2nd Corinthians 11:4). How can we know them unless we judge their Jesus, their spirit, and their gospel by the Word of God? Paul called such preachers "false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ" (2nd Corinthians 11:13). He explains in v.14-15 that these preachers are the ministers of Satan. The God-called man must be just as faithful today in exposing the ministers of Satan.
Titus 3:5 5 not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Rom 4:4-5 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. 5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. Rom 10:1 Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. 2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. 3 For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. 4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth. Rom
1 Corinthians 15:1-4 says: “Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the GOSPEL which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are SAVED, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, HOW THAT CHRIST DIED FOR OUR SINS ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES; AND THAT HE WAS BURIED, AND THAT HE ROSE AGAIN THE THIRD DAY ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES:” So if you want to be saved...obey the Gospel! Believe that Jesus died for your sin and was raised for your justification. And if you believe it’s any other gospel then you have a problem.
You can study the Bible over and over and you'll only find that salvation is the free gift of God. Heretics like Paul Washer attempt to connect holy living with salvation, which is the heresy of Lordship Salvation (i.e., works salvation). This is the same damnable heresy that Ray Comfort teaches. Say what you will, Romans 4:5 is abundantly clear that a person's faith is COUNTED for righteousness, because we have no righteousness of our own to offer God. All we have to offer God is our own self-righteousness, which is filth to God (Isaiah 64:6; Romans 10:3,4).
James is simply saying that if a person is genuinely saved by faith, then there should be some FRUIT (good works) in that person's life to show it. BUT, James was NOT teaching that works are necessary to be saved--they aren't! Abraham was saved by faith ALONE! Titus 3:5 clearly states, "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us..."
10:00 - faith alone; PRECEEDED AND FOLLOW BY a turning from sin.......a 10 year old can see this contradicts itself. Grab a KJV - who repents most in the OT? Its GOD. (see Jonah 3:10).
Wow that was a very biblically sound comment backed by a ton of scriptural proof. Now, do you want a polite, biblical discussion OR are you going to simply make "hit and run" comments?
You don't need a hour message to know if your saved or how to be saved. This is how you know... Jesus' own words "For God so loved the World (Yes! World, everybody.) That He gave (Freely), His Only begotten Son. That whosoever (Means who whosoever, not just the "Elect") Believes( Faith, to Trust) in Him, Shall NOT perish , but HAVE (present time) everlasting (Eternal) life! For God did not send His son into the world to Condemn the world but that the world through Him may be saved! He who believes is Him is NOT condemned (present time) but he who doesn't is condemned already because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God! John 3:16-18 This man is a false teacher!
Before i listen to this "stuff". The answer to the question is because the Word of God says so; and we promised to those who wold simply "believe" the gospel (that Christ died for our sins and rose again).
unnecessary for heaven...yes. When it comes to salvation.....repent means.....a change of mind. The bible says that salvation is a "free gift". As a result, salvation is NOT trade for "fruit bearing". Bearing fruit is for discipleship; not salvation. Fruit bearing takes WORK. The bible says salvation is NOT of works. (Eph 2:8-9, Rom 3:27-28, Rom 4:2-7, Titus 3:5 and Rom 11:6). I have studied my bible for about 4000 over a 5 year period AWAY from religion....best choice I ever made. Would you like to have a "sound" biblical discussion OR will you keep listening to preachers like Washer.
Not one single word about Jesus Christ paying for the sins of the world by His death, burial, and resurrection, except in ridicule if one believes that is the way to eternal life. He will be judged by his own works/ righteousness, when he stands before God, and not by Jesus Christ imputed righteousness. He is in big trouble, he is leading thousands down the wrong road that leads to hell since he teaches that one is saved by living a holy life, and not by Jesus Christ sacrifice alone. Rely on and have full assurance and confidence that Christ died for your sins by faith, and you will be saved, not this garbage that you will show a holy life if you are saved.
Protestants can't even agree on faith alone! it's pathetic. HE will be the one saying "Lord, Lord" and HE will be cast into the lake of fire forever unless he converts. He definitely needs our prayers.
OK - now i wont listen to this, as in the description of the video, it says "to examine yourself to see if you are in the faith". I knew P. Washer was a false gospel teacher, but thought i could stomach it - i was wrong. Chapter 16 Examine yourself “Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith, prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates” (2 Cor 13:5). Often this verse is used by the religious to have a person examine his or her self to determine whether he or she is a “real” Christian. Are you doing works, sinning less, going to church, tithing, partaking in sacraments, etc? Are you performing these things? If not, the religious will proclaim, “You are probably not a real Christian.” You know, because the religious are superior to all other sinners. They have “proved” their faith. “Look at this wonderful fruit coming from me.” However, in reality, the scriptures prove a person’s salvation. It is not by works we do (Titus 3:5). If salvation is not of ourselves, according to Eph 2:8,9, then why should we examine ourselves to see if one is saved? We shouldn’t. What then, is this passage telling us? It is quite simple actually. We need to go back a few verses and look at the context. What you will see is this: these saved Corinthians were questioning Paul’s apostleship. Go back a few verses. “…since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to you ward is not weak, but is mighty in you” (2 Cor 13:3). These saved people were looking for proof of Paul’s apostleship. As a result, Paul was pretty much saying, “You seek proof of my apostleship. You want to examine me? You need to examine yourself to see if you are in the faith.” This was a simple tit for tat. Notice Paul ends this very short “spat” in the very next verse. “But I trust that ye shall know that we are not reprobates” (2 Cor 13:6). The sequence of verses is pretty straight forward. 1. They questioned Paul’s apostleship. 2. Paul said they should examine themselves to see if they were reprobates. 3. Paul immediately follows that by stating, “But I trust that ye shall know, that we are not reprobates.” Paul never told them to “examine” themselves to see if they were really saved. We already have seen that things we do don’t prove salvation (chapter on fruit-inspectors). If Paul wanted them to really examine themselves, wouldn’t he quickly give us a list to look at to determine our salvation? He would, but there is no criteria given in this chapter. As a result, we can conclude that the religious twist this passage to fit their “works for salvation” doctrine. If you are “examining” yourself for evidence to prove you are saved, stop it! It is very dangerous to do so. Peter was walking on water. When he started to examine himself and his surroundings, he sank. Examine yourself to see if you are living the Christian life that you should be living that is pleasing to God? YES. Simply keep reading in this passage. Examine yourself to see if you are a “real” Christian? NO. When it comes to salvation from hell, the only thing one needs to examine is his or her faith. Is your faith really in Jesus (God’s only Son; God in the flesh)? Have you believed the gospel, that Jesus died for all your sins and rose again? Do you believe that all your sins were dealt with (paid) at the cross and you have no sins left to send you to hell? If so, there is no need to examine yourself for salvation.
Chapter 12 I never knew you Religion loves Matthew 7:15-23. Religion uses this to strike fear into the hearts of its followers. To be honest, it scared me for the longest time. I would think, “What if Jesus is talking about me? What if he told me, ‘I never knew you’?” I remember the pain and borderline suffering this passage caused me. However, when we compare scripture with other scripture, it really is not that scary at all-unless, of course, you are a false prophet. False prophets are what this passage is about (see verse 15). Not every one that saith unto me, “Lord, Lord,” shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, “Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?” And then will I profess unto them, “I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.” (Matthew 7:21-23) Let’s start with verse 21: “but he that doeth the will of my Father”. We must ask, "WHAT is the WILL of the Father?” The answer is in John 6:40, which reads, “And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.” Continuing on in verse 22 we read, “and in thy name done many wonderful works?” Notice what these people were relying on to go to heaven. They were relying on (trusting in) their WORKS to save them. The Bible states over and over: “NOT by works” (Eph 2:8,9; Titus 3:5; Rom 4:5,6; Rom 3:25-28 and my all-time favorite Rom 11:6 which reads, “and if by grace, then is it NO MORE OF WORKS; otherwise grace is no more grace". Also notice what they DIDN’T say. They didn't say, “Lord, I believed you paid my sin debt at the cross.” Their faith was NOT in Jesus. Rather, their faith was in their works. Let’s move on to verse 23 and the phrase, “I NEVER knew you”. Jesus DIDN’T say, “I once knew you and now I don't.” He said, “I NEVER knew you.” Jesus ate with sinners and told the Pharisees that harlots were getting into the kingdom before them (Matt 21:31). Remember the woman washing His feet with tears. The Pharisees called her a sinner. Jesus said to her, “…thy sins are forgiven… thy faith hath saved thee” (Luke 7:48-50). The point of these passages is this: Jesus KNOWS sinners! This is especially true in light of the fact that the Bible says we are ALL sinners (Rom 3: 9-12). The second part of verse 23 says “ye that work iniquity”. Were they sinners? YES. Wait, do I work iniquity (sin)? YES. Do you still work iniquity (sin)? YES, you do. In fact, the great evangelical Paul could not stop sinning (Rom 7:15-28). We know that every person is a sinner and works iniquity. Some people commit sin more than others, but the Bible concludes ALL under sin (Rom 3:9-12). Saved people sin all the time in the Bible. The Bible also reads that all sins are forgiven to the believer. “And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you ALL trespasses; blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross” (Col 2:13,14). “And by him all that believe are justified from ALL things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses” (Acts 13:39). “Wherefore I say unto you, ALL manner of sin and blasphemy shall be FORGIVEN unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men. And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come” (Matt 12:31,32). CLOSING THOUGHTS Many say the problem is that these professing Christians were relying on their works and not going to heaven. I believe this is a true statement. How many professing Christians do you know who are relying on works to help them get into heaven? However, I also see something else here. Those who fit this "mantra" are Jehovah’s Witnesses and Mormons. 1. Both groups were started by a supposed prophet (Joe smith and William Russell Taze) 2. Both groups do many wonderful works in the name of Jesus (and declare that works are needed) 3. Both groups DENY the deity of Jesus. They think he is the archangel Michael. Jesus will say I NEVER knew you! Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 11:3,4: But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him. NOTE: many versions read something completely different in 2 Cor 11:3. This is the KJV. Jesus said in the book of John, “…unless ye believe that I am he, ye shall die in your sins” (John 8:24). Whether the problem here is proclaiming works for salvation OR these folks trusting “another Jesus”, they were being judged by the law and were not under grace. The born again believer is “dead to the law” (Rom 7:2-4), is not under the law (Gal 3:23-25), but under grace. The law can’t touch the born again believer. IF you have trusted Jesus and His glorious gospel as your only hope to go to heaven, I can tell you with 100% certainty: Jesus KNOWS you!
Preston Greene If you're not growing in holiness and a love for God then you're probably not saved. Sin is a terrible thing to a true Christian and not something they tolerate in their life.
Preston Greene In all my short years on UA-cam, I have only found 2 comments that truly captivate the beautiful reality of the gospel! And you sir, I believe, are one of them! I stand with you on this passage. But just to further elaborate, this true belief causes one to be Born Again (as described in Ezekiel 36 and 37) by the Holy Spirit of God. And when a soul is regenerated, they begin to produce good fruit! I believe they also go through seasons, as there is a time for everything, but the produce GOOD fruit nonetheless! And also, just a fun fact for those reading, this is why faith alone is the only option: -Scripture has made it absolutely clear on many occasions that all have sinned, and that all people of fallen short of God's standard. There is none that is righteous, no, not one... therefore, God came down in order that He might become our righteousness! You see, our works, our righteousness, is all messed up. Filthy rags, counted as dung, chaff, whatever you want to call it. Our good works are vile on the eyes of a holy God. Therefore, we, by our works (yes, I include the catholic sacraments in this. If you must work to earn grace, then it is a work-based salvation) can by NO MEANS enter into the kingdom of heaven! We have all of our sin, and all of the Holy Law of God to testify against us. But because of the love and grace of God, He made a way.. Oh, such a glorious way! God came down to us and died, so that in His death and resurrection, we can go up to Him and live! Jesus, God incarnate, lived a perfect life. The Law can BY NO MEANS accuse Him, because he kept all of it, for all His life! Christ has NOTHING to rightly accuse Him. Therefore, only He is fit to be saved. Only He is fit to enter the presence of God. BUT. He also said that He will become our righteousness, if we put all of our hope and faith in Him! When He, by His blessed Holy Spirit, reveals to us our hell-bound state, we have that blessed opportunity to cast ourself upon Him! Like what Mr. Greene was saying, those whom Christ will say "I never knew you!" Trusted in what they considered "wonderful works." Yet we must also take note that, what they considered "wonderful works" Christ considered "workers of iniquity" Ah yes, and one more saying.. Paul says in His letter to the Corinthians, "To love God is to be known by Him." Therefore, when Christ says "I never knew you!" Is He not also saying "You never loved me!"? Isn't that tragic? But take heed! If you don't love Christ, do not try to. You cannot do this by your own power! For we love Him, because He first loved us! Pray that God would give, or develop rather, a love for Him in you! God bless! (And thank you, Mr. Greene, for truly understanding the Gospel! May God be with you!)
There is NO VERSE that says....."grieve over your sins for everlasting life". What ever happened to sharing the gospel??? Romans 1:16 - For I am not ashamed of THE GOSPEL of Christ, for IT is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth. BTW - hit the reply button to me. Your comments only showed up on my phone, not my computer.
I'm afraid that I will not see Paul washer in heaven he has been lying he does not understand he cannot understand and he will not understand his preaching is ridiculous he thinks he's somebody when he himself is lost
Seriously though, how many times am I going to run into you?! And there you go again accusing somebody of going to Hell/Lake of Fire whenever you don't know that, only God knows so quit judging and quit determining where people are going! God bless!
These words spoke by this man just changed my life. Im going to follow the path i believe from this day forward. I can honestly say i am as just a part of the world as anyone else but claim to be a Chirstian. Thank you Paul for waking me up. God Bless you This video should have a million views.
Is brutally honest a correct description? A sermon to wake up Sunday only Christians and denominations who have not held to the Word but lean on their own understanding. Powerful and needed. A love sermon many will mistake as judgemental and negative.
Proverbs 1:7 KJV
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
yes his words are very true its what i taught myself, we have to be diferent from the world you cant be double minded,
He speaks truth.
vicki33551 yes you are correct he speaks truth but he adds in a little leaven
Daniel Rebecca
Daniel, you need to be saved yourself. Examine yourself to see of you're in the faith.
Just what I asked and this came up. Thank you for it answers my very question. God Bless You
+Pam Z His answer is NOT biblical though.
What a stupid response on your part!
Would you like to discuss in front of Pam so she can see biblical truth??????
Powerful sermon nothing but truth
A pastor that tells the truth, and I'm an American Muslim.
he is spot on
people who dont like his preaching dont have to listen to it.
stop judging him
God is the one who judges not man.
God looks in the heart and not outside.
plus none of us is perfect
We are to look out for those who preach another gospel. Paul warned about those who preached "another Jesus... another spirit... or another gospel" (2nd Corinthians 11:4). How can we know them unless we judge their Jesus, their spirit, and their gospel by the Word of God? Paul called such preachers "false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ" (2nd Corinthians 11:13). He explains in v.14-15 that these preachers are the ministers of Satan. The God-called man must be just as faithful today in exposing the ministers of Satan.
For the outside then you must dress modest
He can be judged according to scripture as can every body where in scripture can I not use the word to judge my life and others
Titus 3:5
5 not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
Rom 4:4-5 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. 5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
Rom 10:1 Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. 2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. 3 For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. 4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth. Rom
1 Corinthians 15:1-4 says: “Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the GOSPEL which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are SAVED, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, HOW THAT CHRIST DIED FOR OUR SINS ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES; AND THAT HE WAS BURIED, AND THAT HE ROSE AGAIN THE THIRD DAY ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES:”
So if you want to be saved...obey the Gospel! Believe that Jesus died for your sin and was raised for your justification. And if you believe it’s any other gospel then you have a problem.
This is pure truth
Paul washer teaches a false Gospel which requires a person to continue on God's path of righteousness in order to be saved. This is works salvation.
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You can study the Bible over and over and you'll only find that salvation is the free gift of God. Heretics like Paul Washer attempt to connect holy living with salvation, which is the heresy of Lordship Salvation (i.e., works salvation). This is the same damnable heresy that Ray Comfort teaches. Say what you will, Romans 4:5 is abundantly clear that a person's faith is COUNTED for righteousness, because we have no righteousness of our own to offer God. All we have to offer God is our own self-righteousness, which is filth to God (Isaiah 64:6; Romans 10:3,4).
faith without works is dead
James is simply saying that if a person is genuinely saved by faith, then there should be some FRUIT (good works) in that person's life to show it. BUT, James was NOT teaching that works are necessary to be saved--they aren't! Abraham was saved by faith ALONE! Titus 3:5 clearly states, "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us..."
Jehovah God and Jesus learn their names and work on your own relationship with Jehovah God and Jesus
10:00 - faith alone; PRECEEDED AND FOLLOW BY a turning from sin.......a 10 year old can see this contradicts itself.
Grab a KJV - who repents most in the OT? Its GOD. (see Jonah 3:10).
So you are a KJV only person. That explains your stupid remarks.
Wow that was a very biblically sound comment backed by a ton of scriptural proof.
Now, do you want a polite, biblical discussion OR are you going to simply make "hit and run" comments?
Preston Greene, the turning away from sin is a fruit (a result). So if there is no change in who you once were, did anything happen at all?
@@normgardner8139 what happened to truth in love?
You don't need a hour message to know if your saved or how to be saved.
This is how you know...
Jesus' own words
"For God so loved the World (Yes! World, everybody.) That He gave (Freely), His Only begotten Son.
That whosoever (Means who whosoever, not just the "Elect") Believes( Faith, to Trust) in Him, Shall NOT
perish , but HAVE (present time) everlasting (Eternal) life!
For God did not send His son into the world to Condemn the world but that the world through Him may be saved!
He who believes is Him is NOT condemned (present time) but he who doesn't is condemned already because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God!
John 3:16-18
This man is a false teacher!
Before i listen to this "stuff". The answer to the question is because the Word of God says so; and we promised to those who wold simply "believe" the gospel (that Christ died for our sins and rose again).
So genuine repentance and the bearing of spiritual fruit is unnecessary? Go read your Bible !
unnecessary for heaven...yes.
When it comes to salvation.....repent means.....a change of mind.
The bible says that salvation is a "free gift". As a result, salvation is NOT trade for "fruit bearing". Bearing fruit is for discipleship; not salvation.
Fruit bearing takes WORK. The bible says salvation is NOT of works. (Eph 2:8-9, Rom 3:27-28, Rom 4:2-7, Titus 3:5 and Rom 11:6).
I have studied my bible for about 4000 over a 5 year period AWAY from religion....best choice I ever made.
Would you like to have a "sound" biblical discussion OR will you keep listening to preachers like Washer.
Paul washer is correct. He preaches the real Gospel!!!!!!!!!
Not one single word about Jesus Christ paying for the sins of the world by His death, burial, and resurrection, except in ridicule if one believes that is the way to eternal life. He will be judged by his own works/ righteousness, when he stands before God, and not by Jesus Christ imputed righteousness. He is in big trouble, he is leading thousands down the wrong road that leads to hell since he teaches that one is saved by living a holy life, and not by Jesus Christ sacrifice alone. Rely on and have full assurance and confidence that Christ died for your sins by faith, and you will be saved, not this garbage that you will show a holy life if you are saved.
Protestants can't even agree on faith alone! it's pathetic. HE will be the one saying "Lord, Lord" and HE will be cast into the lake of fire forever unless he converts. He definitely needs our prayers.
Anton Lover of Truth you will be the one,this man speaks the truth and God worked through him In my Life to know Christ!Keep speaking the Truth Paul!
OK - now i wont listen to this, as in the description of the video, it says "to examine yourself to see if you are in the faith". I knew P. Washer was a false gospel teacher, but thought i could stomach it - i was wrong.
Chapter 16
Examine yourself
“Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith, prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates” (2 Cor 13:5).
Often this verse is used by the religious to have a person examine his or her self to determine whether he or she is a “real” Christian. Are you doing works, sinning less, going to church, tithing, partaking in sacraments, etc? Are you performing these things? If not, the religious will proclaim, “You are probably not a real Christian.” You know, because the religious are superior to all other sinners. They have “proved” their faith. “Look at this wonderful fruit coming from me.” However, in reality, the scriptures prove a person’s salvation. It is not by works we do (Titus 3:5). If salvation is not of ourselves, according to Eph 2:8,9, then why should we examine ourselves to see if one is saved? We shouldn’t. What then, is this passage telling us? It is quite simple actually. We need to go back a few verses and look at the context. What you will see is this: these saved Corinthians were questioning Paul’s apostleship. Go back a few verses.
“…since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to you ward is not weak, but is mighty in you” (2 Cor 13:3).
These saved people were looking for proof of Paul’s apostleship. As a result, Paul was pretty much saying, “You seek proof of my apostleship. You want to examine me? You need to examine yourself to see if you are in the faith.” This was a simple tit for tat. Notice Paul ends this very short “spat” in the very next verse. “But I trust that ye shall know that we are not reprobates” (2 Cor 13:6). The sequence of verses is pretty straight forward.
1. They questioned Paul’s apostleship.
2. Paul said they should examine themselves to see if they were reprobates.
3. Paul immediately follows that by stating, “But I trust that ye shall know, that we are not reprobates.”
Paul never told them to “examine” themselves to see if they were really saved. We already have seen that things we do don’t prove salvation (chapter on fruit-inspectors). If Paul wanted them to really examine themselves, wouldn’t he quickly give us a list to look at to determine our salvation? He would, but there is no criteria given in this chapter. As a result, we can conclude that the religious twist this passage to fit their “works for salvation” doctrine.
If you are “examining” yourself for evidence to prove you are saved, stop it! It is very dangerous to do so. Peter was walking on water. When he started to examine himself and his surroundings, he sank. Examine yourself to see if you are living the Christian life that you should be living that is pleasing to God? YES. Simply keep reading in this passage. Examine yourself to see if you are a “real” Christian? NO. When it comes to salvation from hell, the only thing one needs to examine is his or her faith. Is your faith really in Jesus (God’s only Son; God in the flesh)? Have you believed the gospel, that Jesus died for all your sins and rose again? Do you believe that all your sins were dealt with (paid) at the cross and you have no sins left to send you to hell? If so, there is no need to examine yourself for salvation.
Chapter 12
I never knew you
Religion loves Matthew 7:15-23. Religion uses this to strike fear into the hearts of its followers. To be honest, it scared me for the longest time. I would think, “What if Jesus is talking about me? What if he told me, ‘I never knew you’?” I remember the pain and borderline suffering this passage caused me. However, when we compare scripture with other scripture, it really is not that scary at all-unless, of course, you are a false prophet. False prophets are what this passage is about (see verse 15).
Not every one that saith unto me, “Lord, Lord,” shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, “Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?” And then will I profess unto them, “I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.” (Matthew 7:21-23)
Let’s start with verse 21: “but he that doeth the will of my Father”. We must ask, "WHAT is the WILL of the Father?” The answer is in John 6:40, which reads,
“And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.”
Continuing on in verse 22 we read, “and in thy name done many wonderful works?” Notice what these people were relying on to go to heaven. They were relying on (trusting in) their WORKS to save them. The Bible states over and over: “NOT by works” (Eph 2:8,9; Titus 3:5; Rom 4:5,6; Rom 3:25-28 and my all-time favorite Rom 11:6 which reads,
“and if by grace, then is it NO MORE OF WORKS; otherwise grace is no more grace".
Also notice what they DIDN’T say. They didn't say, “Lord, I believed you paid my sin debt at the cross.” Their faith was NOT in Jesus. Rather, their faith was in their works. Let’s move on to verse 23 and the phrase, “I NEVER knew you”. Jesus DIDN’T say, “I once knew you and now I don't.” He said, “I NEVER knew you.” Jesus ate with sinners and told the Pharisees that harlots were getting into the kingdom before them (Matt 21:31). Remember the woman washing His feet with tears. The Pharisees called her a sinner. Jesus said to her, “…thy sins are forgiven… thy faith hath saved thee” (Luke 7:48-50). The point of these passages is this: Jesus KNOWS sinners! This is especially true in light of the fact that the Bible says we are ALL sinners (Rom 3: 9-12).
The second part of verse 23 says “ye that work iniquity”. Were they sinners? YES. Wait, do I work iniquity (sin)? YES. Do you still work iniquity (sin)? YES, you do. In fact, the great evangelical Paul could not stop sinning (Rom 7:15-28). We know that every person is a sinner and works iniquity. Some people commit sin more than others, but the Bible concludes ALL under sin (Rom 3:9-12). Saved people sin all the time in the Bible. The Bible also reads that all sins are forgiven to the believer.
“And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you ALL trespasses; blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross” (Col 2:13,14).
“And by him all that believe are justified from ALL things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses” (Acts 13:39).
“Wherefore I say unto you, ALL manner of sin and blasphemy shall be FORGIVEN unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men. And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come” (Matt 12:31,32).
CLOSING THOUGHTS
Many say the problem is that these professing Christians were relying on their works and not going to heaven. I believe this is a true statement. How many professing Christians do you know who are relying on works to help them get into heaven? However, I also see something else here. Those who fit this "mantra" are Jehovah’s Witnesses and Mormons.
1. Both groups were started by a supposed prophet (Joe smith and William Russell Taze)
2. Both groups do many wonderful works in the name of Jesus (and declare that works are needed)
3. Both groups DENY the deity of Jesus. They think he is the archangel Michael.
Jesus will say I NEVER knew you! Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 11:3,4:
But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.
NOTE: many versions read something completely different in 2 Cor 11:3. This is the KJV.
Jesus said in the book of John, “…unless ye believe that I am he, ye shall die in your sins” (John 8:24). Whether the problem here is proclaiming works for salvation OR these folks trusting “another Jesus”, they were being judged by the law and were not under grace. The born again believer is “dead to the law” (Rom 7:2-4), is not under the law (Gal 3:23-25), but under grace. The law can’t touch the born again believer. IF you have trusted Jesus and His glorious gospel as your only hope to go to heaven, I can tell you with 100% certainty: Jesus KNOWS you!
Longest You Tube comment ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Or at least the longest I have ever seen.
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Preston Greene If you're not growing in holiness and a love for God then you're probably not saved. Sin is a terrible thing to a true Christian and not something they tolerate in their life.
Preston Greene
In all my short years on UA-cam, I have only found 2 comments that truly captivate the beautiful reality of the gospel! And you sir, I believe, are one of them! I stand with you on this passage. But just to further elaborate, this true belief causes one to be Born Again (as described in Ezekiel 36 and 37) by the Holy Spirit of God. And when a soul is regenerated, they begin to produce good fruit! I believe they also go through seasons, as there is a time for everything, but the produce GOOD fruit nonetheless!
And also, just a fun fact for those reading, this is why faith alone is the only option:
-Scripture has made it absolutely clear on many occasions that all have sinned, and that all people of fallen short of God's standard. There is none that is righteous, no, not one... therefore, God came down in order that He might become our righteousness! You see, our works, our righteousness, is all messed up. Filthy rags, counted as dung, chaff, whatever you want to call it. Our good works are vile on the eyes of a holy God. Therefore, we, by our works (yes, I include the catholic sacraments in this. If you must work to earn grace, then it is a work-based salvation) can by NO MEANS enter into the kingdom of heaven! We have all of our sin, and all of the Holy Law of God to testify against us. But because of the love and grace of God, He made a way.. Oh, such a glorious way! God came down to us and died, so that in His death and resurrection, we can go up to Him and live! Jesus, God incarnate, lived a perfect life. The Law can BY NO MEANS accuse Him, because he kept all of it, for all His life! Christ has NOTHING to rightly accuse Him. Therefore, only He is fit to be saved. Only He is fit to enter the presence of God. BUT. He also said that He will become our righteousness, if we put all of our hope and faith in Him! When He, by His blessed Holy Spirit, reveals to us our hell-bound state, we have that blessed opportunity to cast ourself upon Him!
Like what Mr. Greene was saying, those whom Christ will say "I never knew you!" Trusted in what they considered "wonderful works." Yet we must also take note that, what they considered "wonderful works" Christ considered "workers of iniquity"
Ah yes, and one more saying.. Paul says in His letter to the Corinthians, "To love God is to be known by Him." Therefore, when Christ says "I never knew you!" Is He not also saying "You never loved me!"? Isn't that tragic? But take heed! If you don't love Christ, do not try to. You cannot do this by your own power! For we love Him, because He first loved us! Pray that God would give, or develop rather, a love for Him in you!
God bless! (And thank you, Mr. Greene, for truly understanding the Gospel! May God be with you!)
you speak of people like you say who goes to heaven or hell your not God
He is stating what the Bible says. Watch it again and see if you get the same response.
stop crying Paul, you big baby
crying is part of the "process" of being saved, according to Paul W.
Perhaps you need to grieve over your sin an stop your stupid remarks. And your picture is despicable!
Start grieving over your sin or you will spend eternity in HELL.
There is NO VERSE that says....."grieve over your sins for everlasting life".
What ever happened to sharing the gospel??? Romans 1:16 - For I am not ashamed of THE GOSPEL of Christ, for IT is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth.
BTW - hit the reply button to me. Your comments only showed up on my phone, not my computer.
lol Carn(iv)al Christians
I'm afraid that I will not see Paul washer in heaven he has been lying he does not understand he cannot understand and he will not understand his preaching is ridiculous he thinks he's somebody when he himself is lost
Seriously though, how many times am I going to run into you?! And there you go again accusing somebody of going to Hell/Lake of Fire whenever you don't know that, only God knows so quit judging and quit determining where people are going! God bless!