They Called Jesus “Lord”—So Why Did He Say “I Never Knew You”?

Jesus’ words in Matthew 7:21–23 are among the most unsettling in the New Testament: people call Him “Lord,” point to prophecy, deliverance, and mighty works done in His name — and He answers, “I never knew you.” So who is Jesus warning, what does it mean to be known by Him, and how can a Christian have real assurance without turning salvation into a works checklist? In this Bible study, we follow the full ending of the Sermon on the Mount: the narrow gate, false prophets and their fruit, “Lord, Lord,” doing the Father’s will, “workers of lawlessness,” and the two builders. We’ll also examine how grace, obedience, repentance, fruit, and assurance fit together — without fear-based clickbait or fake Greek shortcuts. If Matthew 7 has ever made you wonder whether Christian words, ministry, spiritual experiences, or even impressive works are enough to prove that you belong to Jesus, this video is designed to answer that question from the text itself. #biblestudy #matthew7 #jesus #christianfaith #salvation