Why “Be Like Jesus” Might Send You to Hell

Most people, including Christians, have heard the advice: “be like Jesus.” But the Bible teaches that the Christian life begins with union with Christ and justification by faith, not moral imitation. In this video, I explore why the order of things matters so much for the Christian conscience. 💰 Support Canon & Creed: https://givebutter.com/canonandcreed Canon & Creed investigates the hardest questions about Christianity, the Bible, and the Church — tracing answers through Scripture, church history, and the historic Protestant tradition. The goal is to help Christians think clearly and stand confidently in a destabilizing age. Music: CSM-LM Docking — Adam Young | All credit and rights belong to their respective owners. #ChristianTheology #UnionWithChrist #JustificationByFaith 0:00 Why “Be Like Jesus” Can Mislead Christians 0:55 What Does Matthew 7:21-23 Really Mean? 1:45 What Does It Mean to Be Known by God? 2:45 What Did Jesus Mean by the Vine and the Branches? 3:50 Where Should Christians Place Their Confidence? 4:40 Is Salvation by Faith or by Works?