Enter By the Narrow Gate

Introduction

I. The Call to Decide

A. Only two choices (Psa. 1:2; Deut. 11:26-28)

B. The Choices Contrasted

II. Hard to Find and Hard to Enter

A. The Narrow Gate is hard to find

B. The Narrow Gate is hard to enter

Then one said to Him, ‘Lord, are there few who are saved?’ And He said to them, ‘Strive (agonize) to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able.’ Luke 13:23-24

III. The Hard Way

A. Jesus’ description of the way (Luke 9:23-26; 57-62)

B. Dangers on the way (Matt. 6; 7:1-12; 15-19)

IV. Relevant Applications

A. You must decide

B. You must discern

C. For our evangelism

D. For your assurance

Conclusion