The Many And The Few

October 7

"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 the way
which leads to life, and there are FEW who find it."
Matthew 7:13-14

The many, and the few…

Most of the religions of the world have their goals in common, which are to appease God with good works. But the Gospel of Jesus Christ is different from all religions and is rejected by many on the basis of its exclusivity.

But WHY is it exclusive?

The Scriptures show us that we are innately sinful, born into sin, born into a fallen human nature, and that sin prevents man from entering heaven. Jesus Christ came to bear the judgment for man's sin, and offers his atonement to anyone who will believe in him and surrender their lives to him.

The Scriptures are very clear in teaching that the atonement Jesus provided for sinful man is the ONLY way to salvation, and that is the point where the many stumble. The world demands that we believe all religions lead to God, but that is a lie. That is the broad way that the "many" take. The way leading to eternal life is truly narrow, and it is exclusive. It is THE ONLY WAY, and it's difficult for mankind to accept that. That's why "there are few who find it."

"Jesus said to him,
'I am the way, the truth, and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through me.'"
John 14:6

"Nor is there salvation in any other,
for there is no other name under heaven
given among men by which we must be saved."
Acts 4:12

Give your life to the One who died for you, and he will give you ...eternal life.

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If There Were Any Other Way