Commentary on Luke 13: Facts about heaven and hell

Matthew 7 vs. 13-14 – Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: ¹⁴ Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

Luke 13 vs. 24 –  Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

1. It is not easy to make heaven
2. Entering heaven requires an effort
3. You cannot make heaven by mistake
4. There are strict rules you must follow and obey before you can enter heaven.
5. Heaven is not for all comers
6. Few people will make heaven
7. Many people will end up in hell
8. Entering heaven requires a life of sacrifice
9. You need to cut off from the crowd to make heaven
10. The way to heaven is lonely as the world will cut off from you
11. You must struggle to make heaven
12. You cannot stroll into heaven
13. You cannot walk casually into heaven
14. You need spiritual violence to enter heaven
15. Many people desire to enter heaven but will be disqualified at the gate of heaven
16. Few people shall be saved inspite of all teachings, number of churches, various denominations, and warnings.

Prayer

• Holy Spirit, squeeze me into heaven in Jesus name