Matthew 7 Scofield
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7:21 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.
“kingdom”
(See Scofield "Matt 3:2").
7:22 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?
“Devils”
Devils, lit demons. To the reality and personality of demons the N.T. scriptures bear abundant testimony. As to their origin nothing is clearly revealed, but they are not to be confounded with the angels mentioned in 2 Pet 2:4; Jude 1:6.
Summary: Demons are spirits Matt 12:43; Matt 12:45 are Satan's emissaries; Matt 12:26; Matt 12:27; Matt 25:41 and so numerous as to make Satan's power practically ubiquitous. Mark 5:9. They are capable of entering and controlling both men and beasts Mark 5:8; Mark 5:11–13 and earnestly seek embodiment, without which, apparently, they are powerless for evil.; Matt 12:43; Matt 12:44; Mark 5:10–12. Demon influence and demon possession are discriminated in the N. T. Instances of the latter are; Matt 4:24; Matt 8:16; Matt 8:28; Matt 8:33; Matt 9:32; Matt 12:22; Mark 1:32; Mark 5:15; Mark 5:16; Mark 5:18; Luke 8:35; Acts 8:7; Acts 16:16. They are unclean, sullen, violent, and malicious; Matt 8:28; Matt 9:23; Matt 10:1; Matt 12:43; Mark 1:23; Mark 5:3–5; Mark 9:17; Mark 9:20; Luke 6:18; Luke 9:39. They know Jesus Christ as Most High God, and recognize His supreme authority; Matt 8:31; Matt 8:32; Mark 1:24; Acts 19:15; Jas 2:19. They know their eternal fate to be one of torment; Matt 8:29; Luke 8:31. They inflict physical maladies; Matt 12:22; Matt 17:15–18; Luke 13:16 but mental disease is to be distinguished from the disorder of mind due to demonical control. Demon influence may manifest itself in religion asceticism and formalism 1 Tim 4:1–3 degenerating into uncleanness 2 Pet 2:10–12. The sign of demon influence in religion is departing from the faith, i.e. the body of revealed truth in the Scriptures. 1 Tim 4:1. The demons maintain especially a conflict with believers who would be spiritual.; Eph 6:12; 1 Tim 4:1–3. All unbelievers are open to demon possession Eph 2:2. The believer's resources, prayer and bodily control Matt 17:21 "the whole armour of God" Eph 6:13–18. Exorcism in the name of Jesus Christ Acts 16:18 was practised for demon possession. One of the awful features of the apocalyptic judgments in which this age will end is an irruption of demons out the abyss. Rev 9:1–11.
7:23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
“work iniquity”
sin, lawlessness. (See Scofield "Rom 3:23").
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7:1 Judge not, that ye be not judged.
“judge not”
In the sense of condemnation.