How do we describe those who will say, Lord Lord.. Where He replies to them, ‘I never knew you, depart from Me, you who do lawlessness?
Saved or unsaved? Never saved?
Is it even a salvation issue?
Or a sanctification issue?
Is it even for us to know?
Could that be any of us?
Curious your thoughts
They were what we consider “Saved” but He did not know them. They did great works in His name and showed the fruits of Salvation. But He didn’t know them because they worked inequity.
It speaks for itself. You don’t get to decide if you are Saved. There is NOTHING you can do to ensure your Salvation. Only He can do that.
Saved or unsaved? Never saved? Never
Is it even a salvation issue? They were never saved
Or a sanctification issue? N/A
Is it even for us to know? It is clear in Scripture
Could that be any of us? Yes.
Let's look at the entire passage:
Mat 7:22 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?’ 23 And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’In their plea, what are they claiming they did? Teaching, casting out demons and doing mighty deeds, all in Jesus's name.
What is the one thing they left out? The only thing that will save them? Faith in Jesus as their Savior. Without faith all of their works are filthy rags.
Anyone who thinks they are saved by works will also be cast out on that great and awful day.