Luke

Описание: Will those who are saved be few? In this expository study of Luke 13: 22-30, we look at Jesus’ direct answer to a difficult theological question. Discover why the door to heaven is described as "narrow" and what it truly means to "strive" to enter into the grace of God.

[00:00] - Introduction: Journeying toward the shadow of the Cross
[01:27] - The context of Jesus' final missionary journey to Jerusalem
[04:04] - How to benefit most from studying the Word this year
[05:22] - The Question: "Lord, will those who are saved be few?"
[06:40] - First-century Jewish understanding of the Day of Judgment
[09:45] - The Mishna vs. The Gospel: Common Jewish misconceptions about salvation
[11:56] - Radical Departure: Why Jesus' teaching astonished his disciples
[15:28] - Observation 1: Yes, those who are saved will be few
[16:21] - Observation 2: Making the theological question personal
[17:21] - Observation 3: Confronting the presumption of spiritual history
[19:25] - Observation 4: Christ as the only door (Rebuking Universalism)
[22:14] - Observation 5: What does it mean to "Strive" (Agonize) to enter?
[26:38] - The barrier of self-righteousness and pride
[29:19] - Lesson from John Bunyan: Stripping away our own "filthy rags"
[33:28] - Closing Prayer and Benediction

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