Entering the Kingdom

Entering the Kingdom | October 2, 2022 Sermon

In our text of Luke 13:22-30, Jesus continues traveling to Jerusalem from Galilee on the way to the cross to pay the price for mankind's sins. A person comes to Him and asks a question which Jesus answers by inviting people to examine their lives and be sure of their standing with God. Those who are saved will be the people who accept the gospel invitation and enter the kingdom of God through the narrow door (Jesus Christ). His answer focuses on two categories of people: those outside the door and those who are on the inside. Jesus warns against being excluded from the kingdom of God and urges people to make every effort to enter the kingdom through the narrow door before it is closed and they suffer the judgment of God against their sins.
Jesus opens the door to salvation by His death and resurrection.
He stated that He is "the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father [enters the kingdom] except through me." (John 14:6)