Matt 7:21 and Romans 10:13 (Confusion)

In examining the context of these two verses we find that Jesus Christ is talking to and about something very different than Apostle Paul.

Apostle Paul in just the verse before says this: "For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him," (verse 12). Who is he talk to about this and why?

Jesus Christ in the following verses says this: "Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock." (verses 22-24). To whom is He addressing and why?

When you put it in context you will get the full meanings
of those verses you singled out...on their they don't tell
the whole story, you must read the whole topic to gain
the meaning.

scary isn't it?

There are people who think they deserve the kingdom of God by all the stuff they say they have done like those in Matthew 7. Yet the only way is by getting saved, Romans 10:13. There should not be any confusion.

orangeness365 said:

scary isn't it?

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It is.

Also, look at Jesus' emphasis on DOING. He didn't say "just believe", He said, "Only those who DO the will of my father..." Doing implies action and works, not just faith.