Matthew 7:13-14

Jesus Teaches about How to Get to Heaven

14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it."

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This is the Word of the Lord - It is meant to change the way we think, and the way we live.

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Commentary by Bob Pardue

What Jesus Says about the way to heaven

The gate that leads to eternal life (John 10:7-9) is called 'narrow.' This does not mean that it is difficult to become a Christian, but that there is only one way to live eternally with God and only a few that decide to walk that road.

Does Hell Exist?

There is much talk about hell on TV these days. Some people believe that it does not exist but the Bible tells us it does. One interpretation of the "narrow gate" and the "wide road" is the difference between heaven and hell. God desires that all will live with Him and have the gift of eternal life with joy but that is not going to happen.

Choices

The sad fact is that many people are not going to heaven. These are the ones who continue to reject God. They have heard the Word in one form or another but have decided they want no part of God or His promise of everlasting life.

This is the reason that we, as Christians, talk to others about the urgency of the situation. We are all going to die but our souls can be saved with but one small prayer . God gave us free will but He desperately wants us to make the right choice.

Will "Doing Good Things" Get Me Into Heaven?

The narrow way is not by our works either. Jesus is not saying that to get to heaven one must live a perfect life or do great deeds although we strive to be better human beings when we become Christians. What he is saying is that there is one way, and only one way to enter into heaven. Believing in and accepting Christ is the only way to heaven, because he alone died for our sins and made us right before God.

Living his way may not always be popular, but it is true and right. God will not force anyone to make a decision to accept Christ. That decision must be made willingly but once it is made a person will never be the same again.

My Testimony

I have been through many turns and twists in my life, some I regret but my life is much fuller and richer knowing him and I feel Christ in my life almost daily - the Holy Spirit guiding me in my decisions. Do I always listen? Not always but the direction is always there. What a wonderful feeling having a guide as powerful as God to help me with my everyday strife.

If you have not made that decision please consider it. Once you accept Christ as your personal savior you will never be the same either!

Love in Christ

- Bob

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