OBC-SM-III SYLLABUS                                                 OBC_SMIII_7

The Sermon on the Mount (SM – III)

Lesson 7 – Integrity in Obedience

 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 to them, I never knew you; depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Matthew 7:21-23. 

1. According to Matthew 7:21, what does it take to enter into the kingdom of heaven?

2. What is the meaning behind the phrase “ye that work iniquity” (v. 23)?

3. Is the expression “Lord, Lord” an expression of belief? Is there a theological difference between “belief” and “faith”?

4. What other New Testament passages expound upon the possible differences between “belief” and “faith”?

5. Is obedience the only thing that matters or does the quality of one’s obedience say something about the person? Please develop your answer.