Theocast "I Never Knew You!" Paul Washer Sermon Review
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Mar 25, 2026 
Paul Washer, a Reformed pastor known for strong lordship salvation preaching, is featured via his 2026 Shepherds Conference sermon on Matthew 7. The conversation centers on who Jesus means by “I never knew you,” the role of regeneration and visible fruit, distinctions between outward works and true change, and how context/audience shape warnings about relying on righteousness.
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Regeneration Explains Genuine Obedience
- Paul Washer emphasizes regeneration: true believers are born again and thus desire God's will.
- John Moffitt affirms this, noting no one repents or changes apart from the Spirit's work (John 3 context).
Context Matters When Jesus Says I Never Knew You
- Paul Washer reads Matthew 7 as contrasting external religious acts with inner relational knowledge of Christ.
- John Moffitt contends Washer misreads the context: Jesus addresses self-righteousness, not merely external vs. internal works.
Sermon On The Mount Targets Pharisaic Performance
- Moffitt situates Matthew 5–7 against Pharisaic legalism: they trusted obedience as righteousness.
- He argues Jesus exposes those trusting works for acceptance, insisting Christ is the sufficiency for salvation.
