Two Gates
Matthew 7:12-14 ESV
How is the golden rule meant to
of faith?
1. Review and Context vv.7-8,11
a. God
to those who ask, seek, and knock.
b. The Father’s “
” are the Holy Spirit, Jesus’ righteousness, and the Kingdom of God.
“…how much more will
who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!” John 10:9
2.The Golden Rule v.12
a. God the Father expects His children to
, for themselves and for others, what He wants for us.
b. The Bible gives us a
for how Christians should treat people around us, especially other Christians. Galatians 6:10
“A new
I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.” John 13:34
3.One choice, Two journeys, Two Destinations vv.13-14
a. Wide gate: the way of worldly pursuits, earthly desires, autonomy,
-focused, insecure loneliness, &
b. Narrow gate: the way of God’s Kingdom, godly desires, godly submission,
-focused, secure community, &
c. The way to eternal life is narrow, because people can only enter through
in
Christ. John 14:5-6
Those who come to Jesus Christ by faith receive His righteousness, forgiveness,
of salvation, peace with God, the Holy Spirit, an ever-maturing community of
, and so much more!
