Sam Shamoun Explains the SCARIEST Bible Passage (Matthew 7:21–23)

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What makes someone a true Christian — obedience to Christ’s commands, or simply claiming His name? In this extended teaching Sam Shamoun carefully works through Matthew 7:21–23, Matthew 7:24–27, Matthew 17:5, John 14:23–24 and Matthew 10:1–8 to show the biblical criterion for authentic faith. Topics covered include: the distinction between lip service and heart obedience, the law of Christ, the Sermon on the Mount, how the apostles were sent to do miracles (and why miracles are not proof of salvation), the example of Judas, the doctrine of apostasy vs. eternal security, the historical position of the church fathers, and the contemporary debate between perseverance (Calvinist/Reformed) and the possibility of falling away (historic majority position, held even by some Protestant traditions and many ancient churches). Keywords: Matthew 7, Matthew 10, John 14, Sermon on the Mount, true believer, born again, obedience, law of Christ, works and faith, miracles, Judas Iscariot, apostasy, eternal security, perseverance of the saints, free will, Calvinism, Reformed, Baptists, Church Fathers, Catholic, Orthodox, Coptic, Assyrian, Lutherans, James R. White, Trent Horn, apologetics, biblical theology. ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 Introduction — question and context (Matthew 7 concern) 0:50 Reading Matthew 7:21–23 aloud 2:27 Meaning: lip service vs doing the will of the Father 4:00 Matthew 17:5 — “Listen to him” as the Father’s will 4:56 Matthew 7:24–27 — wise builder vs foolish builder; obedience as the test 7:33 John 14:23–24 — keeping Christ’s word = love and indwelling 10:00 Matthew 10:1–8 and the apostles: authority to cast out demons and heal 11:30 The Judas example — false believers performing real miracles 13:00 Why miracles aren’t conclusive proof of salvation 14:30 Historical theology: apostasy, Church Fathers, and contemporary positions (Calvinist/Reformed vs. falling away) 15:30 Recommended resources and final exhortation (debate recommendation and practical next steps) 💬 Did this teaching clarify how Scripture distinguishes true Christians from false professors? Leave your thoughts and questions in the comments — respectful dialogue helps everyone grow. 📢 Share this with anyone wrestling with Matthew 7, the problem of false believers, apostasy, or questions about eternal security vs perseverance. ✅ Subscribe for more careful biblical exposition and historical-theological analysis from Sam Shamoun. Disclaimer: This channel does not claim ownership of the original video. All rights belong to Sam Shamoun, and we have received permission to subtitle and publish this content to make it accessible to a wider audience. Support his official channel here: @shamounian 👉 Click here if you want to support this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@faith_with_reason/join #samshamoun #jesus #bible #orthodox #protestant #catholic #christianity