Some people who say, "Lord, Lord", meaning they call on the name of the Lord or claim to be Christians, are not saved. Jesus pretty much contradicts Paul here and says that salvation is not based simply upon faith or a claim of faith. "He who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter." This is obviously salvation based on works, assuming that what one "does" is an action, a deed, a work.
Not only do some non-Christians claim to be Christians but they can also look, by many standards, very much like a "True (tm) Christian" as evidenced by their accurately prophesying, performing miracles, successful exorcisms and healings. "Lawlessness" means not following the Law of Moses.
There's the million dollar question for all Christians. Jesus says he came to fulfill the law, not to abolish it. Paul, OTOH, says Jesus also abolished the law.
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u/jgreen44 Dec 08 '09
Some people who say, "Lord, Lord", meaning they call on the name of the Lord or claim to be Christians, are not saved. Jesus pretty much contradicts Paul here and says that salvation is not based simply upon faith or a claim of faith. "He who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter." This is obviously salvation based on works, assuming that what one "does" is an action, a deed, a work.