matthew-7:21

Sermon Bible Commentary - Matthew 7:15-29

Matthew 7:15-29 I. The object of our Lord in this Sermon on the Mount was to convey an accurate idea of the righteousness required in His kingdom. He did so mainly by contrasting it with the spurious forms of righteousness current among men. The mere pretender is placed before us under three figures: (1) the wolf in sheep's clothing; (2) a thorn bush that has artificial flowers and fruits stuck all over it; (3) a man who builds a very superb mansion, spends no end of pains and money on what can... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Matthew 7:21-29

Matthew 7:21-29 The Wise and Foolish Builders. I. The Lord describes the false disciples as men who cry, "Lord, Lord," to Him, but who bear no fruit. The language clearly implies that there are some who profess to be Christians, who acknowledge Jesus to be the Lord, and pray to Him as Lord, and praise Him as the Lord, who nevertheless have no part in Him. This confession, "Lord, Lord," is symbolic of a sound creed, as well as a religious profession. It is as much as to say that there are many... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Matthew 7:21-23

DISCOURSE: 1333THE NATURE AND IMPORTANCE OF TRUE RELIGIONMatthew 7:21-23. 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.THE criterion, by which we... read more

C.I. Scofield

Scofield's Reference Notes - Matthew 7:21

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Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Matthew 7:1-29

Matthew 7:1-29I believe that it goes without saying that Jesus Christ was certainly the greatest teacher who ever lived and it is interesting to study his teaching habits. And He used the method of declaring a principle, amplifying it and then illustrating it. He declares a truth. It's important that we have certain principles established within our life by which we live. We need to know why we live by these principles and that's understood by having them illustrated for us. And so He follows... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 7:1-29

Matthew 7:1 . Judge not, that ye be not judged. This refers to private and censorious reproaches of others. We must judge nothing before the time. It is better that ten bad men pass for innocent, than one innocent man be unjustly censured. Slander exasperates the injured to judge us again with great wrath, and it exposes us to the judgment and displeasure of God. Matthew 7:6 . Give not that which is holy to the dogs. A proverbial expression, importing that some men cannot be reformed by... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Matthew 7:21

Matthew 7:21Not every one that saith unto Me, Lord, Lord.The connection between holy obedience to the will of God, and the happiness of heavenI. Description of the character of those who make an external profession of religion, but walk unworthy of its precepts, connected with the impossibility of their entering in such a state into the kingdom of heaven.1. It is evident that a person may have much which bears the semblance of piety, while he is far from feeling its genuine influence.2. The... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Matthew 7:21

21 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. Ver. 21. Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter, &c. ] Not every verbal professor or forward pretender to me and my truth, shall be saved. That son of perdition called Christ Lord, Lord, yet betrayed him with a kiss; and is gone to his place. How many Judases have we, that speak Christ fair, but by their loose and lawless... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Matthew 7:21

saith: Matthew 25:11, Matthew 25:12, Hosea 8:2, Hosea 8:3, Luke 6:46, Luke 13:25, Acts 19:13-Proverbs :, Romans 2:13, Titus 1:16, James 1:22, James 2:20-Ezekiel : shall: Matthew 18:3, Matthew 19:24, Matthew 21:31, Matthew 25:11, Matthew 25:12, Matthew 25:21, Isaiah 48:1, Isaiah 48:2, Mark 9:47, Mark 10:23, Mark 10:24, Luke 18:25, John 3:5, Acts 14:22, Hebrews 4:6 that: Matthew 12:50, Matthew 21:29-Obadiah :, Mark 3:35, Luke 11:28, John 6:40, John 7:17, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 6:6, Colossians... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Matthew 7:21

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.Not every one — That is, no one that saith, Lord, Lord - That makes a mere profession of me and my religion, shall enter - Whatever their false teachers may assure them to the contrary: He that doth the will of my Father - as I have now declared it. Observe: every thing short of this is only saying, Lord, Lord. Luke 6:46. read more