FALLEN?

FALLEN?

Wednesday, November 08, 2017

   Matthew chapter 7 … 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. …

   John 14:6 [Jesus declared] I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

  At the end of yesterdays DT (Daily Thoughts) I added a thought question at the bottom asking who are these people Jesus speaks of in Matthew verses 22-23?

  First let’s address who they are not.  As some teach, are they “fallen Christians”, Christians “that fell from grace” for one or more given reasons? They are not, for Jesus said “I never knew you”, as in never ever.

  So who are they? The word is a definitive “are”, John 3:3, 18 religious unregenerates, for the setting Jesus speaks of is end time judgment day with as was with the ark, the door with finality closed. Reading the immediate context of Matthew 6:33-7:29 we see exactly who they are. (As an exercise please consider making a descriptive list that sum total is condemned.) They are those who live unwisely, according to their own religious philosophy contrary to God’s revealed Wisdom, His Word (the Bible). The words recorded coming from the lips of God Incarnate (Jn.1:1), He teaching not as did the scribes, but with absolute authority. (Mk.1:22; Jn.7:46)

  Is Jesus’ teaching in this passage His rant of condemnation? Not at all, Jesus is lovingly clarifying and warning that authentic life present and eternal is His Way and no other.

  I end today with more serious thought questions: Reading Matthew 6:33-7:29 where do you see yourself, wise or unwise in this stormy temporary physical life? Do you hear Jesus authoritative teaching above all others?

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