Matthew 7:21 Not every one that said to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven… I. THE QUALIFYING TERMS OF OUR ADMISSION TO HEAVEN — "He that doeth the will," etc. II. The OPPOSITE GROUNDS of dependence which many prefer: — 1. National privilege and profession. With such persons religion is a question of geography; they are Christians because born in a land of knowledge. 2. Splendid professions of zeal. 3. Deeds of charity and mercy. III. THE FINAL REJECTION of all who place their confidence on these insufficient grounds. 1. The period. 2. The dignity of the Son of God at that time. 3. The nature of the profession itself — "I never knew you." 4. The designation given to those unhappy men — "Workers in iniquity." (J. E. Good.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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. |
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