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I Never Knew You: Doing God's Will and Staying Saved

What does Jesus mean when He says, 'I never knew you'? And what does it truly mean to do the will of the Father? This deep-dive study by Mary Banks tackles one of the most sobering passages in all of Scripture, Matthew 7:21, with clarity, honesty, and careful biblical reasoning. Many believers carry confusion about the will of God, whether in prayer, in daily choices, or in questions about their own standing before Christ. This guide cuts through that confusion by letting Scripture interpret Scripture. Drawing on Matthew 7, Ezekiel 18 and 33, the book of life, and key New Testament teaching on sanctification, Banks builds a clear and compelling framework for understanding what God's will actually looks like in a believer's life. You will learn why continued obedience, not a past profession of faith, is the consistent mark of the saved throughout both Testaments. You will see how sanctification, holiness, abstaining from sin, renewing the mind, and walking worthy of the Lord are not optional additions to the Christian life but the very fruit Christ and the apostles point to as evidence of genuine saving faith. This study is ideal for believers who want to move beyond surface-level Christianity, for small group leaders seeking substantive Bible material, and for anyone wrestling with questions about assurance, falling away, and what it means to truly know God and be known by Him. Rooted in Scripture and written for serious disciples, this resource will challenge, clarify, and strengthen your walk with Christ.

Mary Banks · 4 chapters · 6k words