Matthew 7 - The Way of The Narrow Gate
Jesus taught with authority. And, what did he teach? "Enter by the narrow gate." This seems to me to be the thesis statement for chapter 7.
The way of the narrow gate does not judge (v.1); it does not condemn, though it is discerning (v.15).
The way of the narrow gate addresses itself first (v.5) and then tries to help others.
The way of the narrow gate looks to God for a provision of grace (v.7), and also provides grace to others (v.12).
The way of the narrow gate looks to knowing Jesus (v.23) for salvation, but also heeds the warning that we will be known by the fruit produced by God through that relationship (v.20).
This chapter is part of the Sermon begun in chapter 5. The way of the narrow gate includes those admonitions and warnings [found in ch. 6 and ch. 7] as well. They provide us with an introduction [perhaps a summary] of Jesus' teaching ministry.
The way of the narrow gate does not judge (v.1); it does not condemn, though it is discerning (v.15).
The way of the narrow gate addresses itself first (v.5) and then tries to help others.
The way of the narrow gate looks to God for a provision of grace (v.7), and also provides grace to others (v.12).
The way of the narrow gate looks to knowing Jesus (v.23) for salvation, but also heeds the warning that we will be known by the fruit produced by God through that relationship (v.20).
This chapter is part of the Sermon begun in chapter 5. The way of the narrow gate includes those admonitions and warnings [found in ch. 6 and ch. 7] as well. They provide us with an introduction [perhaps a summary] of Jesus' teaching ministry.
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