RE: Atheists interpret bible verses
October 8, 2015 at 12:27 am
(This post was last modified: October 8, 2015 at 12:32 am by sinnerdaniel94.)
(October 8, 2015 at 12:10 am)TRJF Wrote:(October 7, 2015 at 11:05 pm)sinnerdaniel94 Wrote: 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: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadth unto life, and few there be that find it.
Also:
The One Correct Interpretation: Fat people go to hell. Only skinny people with good balance and superb eyesight get into heaven. QED
that's a bizarre interpretation.
sinners go to heaven.
(October 8, 2015 at 12:26 am)Jenny A Wrote:(October 7, 2015 at 11:05 pm)sinnerdaniel94 Wrote: 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: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadth unto life, and few there be that find it.
It's an exhortation by Jesus to behave well or suffer death. It's been used in the faith versus works debate on the side of works. Also in the predestination debates on the side of predestination. It's a little odd in light of later claims that mere belief in Jesus leads to everlasting life.
Your analysis is upside down.
It's an exhortation by Jesus that behaving well won't save you from death. It's in favor of mere belief in Jesus leading to everlasting life; one strait gate/one narrow way.
