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Jan 4, 2022 · In Matthew 7:13–14, Jesus said, "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." This passage causes some to question the goodness of God.
Matthew 7:13. ESV "Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. NIV "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.
Matthew 7:13-14 meaning. Jesus gives a parable about life and death. He urges His disciples to seek life by entering through the narrow gate that runs counter to the way of the world. The way of the world is commonly traveled but its end is destruction and ruin. The parallel account of Matthew 7:13-14 is found in Luke 13:24.
Feb 1, 2024 · The question is whether God has the right to choose whom He will bless and how. If God is sovereign, then we should trust Him as the One who knows how to deliver us. But Paul introduces the idea in Romans 9:22 that there are vessels of wrath prepared for destruction. Not everyone will trust in Him, apparently.
- The Wide Pathway
- The Narrow Pathway
- General Applications
- Conclusion
“Enter through the narrow gate, because the gate is wide and the way is spacious that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. Matthew 7:13 Observation Question:What are characteristics of the wide pathway?
“Enter through the narrow gate…But the gate is narrow and the way is difficult that leads to life, and there are few who find it. Matthew 7:13-14 The narrow pathway refers both to the need for conversion and the continuing process of sanctification. Observation Question: What are characteristics of the narrow pathway?
Application Question: What are some applications we can take from Christ’s call to pursue the narrow path?
There are only two pathways—one leading to destruction, and the other leading to life. One is readily found; the other must be searched for. One is popular; the other is unpopular. One is easy; the other is difficult. Choose wisely, for our eternal destiny depends on this choice. Which will you choose? Copyright © 2019 Gregory Brown Unless otherwis...
Apr 18, 2023 · “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it” ( Matthew 7:13-14 ).
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