Matthew chapter 7 verse 14

As with the word destruction in the previous verse, the word life seems to. Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way and so, difficult to enter in at. This analogy was used by christ to demonstrate how people whose minds have not been opened by god to understand his truth react when they hear spiritual knowledge. But john tried to prevent him, saying, i have need to be baptized by you, and do you come. What does matthew chapter 7 verse through 14 in kjv say. Matthew 7, new international version niv the bible app. Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leads to life, and few there be that find it. He first says in verse that the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to. Verse click for chapter new international version but small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.

These two verses are at the center of the reality of life itself. Despite all of the miniscule decisions and daily components of life, this metaphor illustrates perfectly what choice and decision is most important in life. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Exhorts the people to enter in at the strait gate,14.

Matthew the same day went jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side. How can a person perform miracles in jesus name if jesus never knew them, i. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast you your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you. The faithfulness of a holy god is the meaning which lies on the surface of the text. It is startling because few have really understood its true meaning. Even after we pass through the gate the christian course continues difficult, is a constant conflict and selfdenial, but it leadeth unto life. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it matthew 7. This verse continues a metaphor begun in the previous one about the ease of following the wrong path.

Turn with me in your bibles to matthew chapter 3, as we continue our study in this gospel. The scandalous chronicles of the time were not without stories of extravagant rewards paid to mimes and dancers, and herod might fancy that in this also he was reproducing the magnificence of the imperial court at rome. Matthew 7, new king james version nkjv the bible app. For the gate is wide and the way is easy 1 that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. Eternal life which begins in this world, but is obtained in its fulness in eternity. People that attend any kind of church usually believe that the wide gate is reserved. Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Our lord warns men against rash judgment and uncharitable censures, 15. The way that leads down to destruction is broad and easy.

The most important decision that anybody will ever make is the decision that they make regarding their eternal. Matthew chapter 7 verse 14 the new john gill exposition. Sin has separated man from god, and the whole world lies in an outer darkness. As in the case of the old testament prophets, there were both true and false ones, and for matthew the difference could be recognized by the quality of their deeds, the fruits. Things profane and unclean, as flesh torn by beasts, were ordered to be given to them, exodus 22. One of the most startling teachings of jesus is his teaching about the two gates. Mat mt christian bible study resources, dictionary, concordance and search tools. A 3min clip from the shocking youth message by paul washer. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. Matthew chapter 7 kjv king james version 1 judge not, that ye be not judged 2 for with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged. Then jesus arrived from galilee at the jordan coming to john, to be baptized by him.

In 1 thessalonians chapter 4, the whole chapter calls us to godliness. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. Heavenly father, thank you that in christ i have been saved by grace and have an eternal inheritance kept for me in heaven. In johns gospel, jesus says he is the gate leading to eternal life john 10. This verse begins the concluding summary of the sermon, a series of warnings about not following the teachings laid out. God does not want someone lackadaisical following him. The jews were highly criminal here, and yet had very excellent maxims against it, as may be seen in schoettgen. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. People that attend any kind of church usually believe that the wide gate is reserved for the godless and those who are not interested in serving god. Can people pick grapes from thorns, or figs from thistles. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the word of god in order to refocus ones mind and heart upon christ and his gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire bible in a year.

Whether religious or not, we travel a spiritual path b. These exhortations are pointed against rash, harsh, and uncharitable judgments, the thinking evil, where no evil seems, and speaking of it accordingly. Notice that it is a wide gate and wide road that leads to destruction. Mat mt christian bible study resources, dictionary, concordance and. The remaining material of this chapter is taken almost entirely from q. Sermons on matthew first presbyterian church, jackson. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few. Jesus closes out his sermon on the mount by using a metaphor to describe life. It requires no exertion, no selfdenial, no crucifying of sinful desires.

Give not that which is holy to the dogs dogs were unclean creatures by the law. The biggest question that will ever be answered is the question, which way to heaven. Jesus was conveying the uncertainty that could accompany the life of a true christian. I pray that you would guard the hearts and minds of all your children and protect them from false prophets and ungodly professors who seek to devour the flock. Everyone is on a spiritual journey as they travel through life. Casting crowns praise you in this storm live from youtube space new york duration. Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which. Matthew saint jerome, bible foundation and online book initiative, ed. In the king james version of the bible the text reads. Every day we make choices that affects the direction in which we are headed 2.