Jesus spoke about two entirely different roads in life in Matthew 7:13-14.  The wide road is one that characterizes individuals who are born into this world naturally.  We all find ourselves on this road.  The Bible says that when we are born naturally, we have the natural inclination to sin for all have sinned.  Romans 5:12, “Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all men, because all sinned.” Jesus illustration of the wide road gives us the indication that something is drastically wrong.  Why are so many going that way?  Why is it so wide and why is it leading to destruction?  The answer is found in Romans 3:23, “For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.”  We don’t have the tools, nor the know-how, nor the power to get off the wide road to hell on our own.  We really didn’t have a clue that anything was wrong until someone came to warn us.  That someone is Jesus Christ.  That is why he gave us the story of the two roads.  One leads to destruction, death, hell and the grave.  The other leads to life, peace and eternity in heaven.  What road are you traveling on right at this very moment?  If you are on this wide road, Jesus said the exit to the narrow road is to go only through him. John 14:6, “Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life.  No one comes to the Father except through me.’”  How does one go through Jesus to receive forgiveness of one’s sins and receive the gift of life?  “John 3:3, “In reply Jesus declared, ‘I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he (or she) is born again.’”  One must place your faith and trust in Jesus Christ.  We encourage you to ask God to forgive you of your sins and to give you the free gift of eternal life.

Because sooner or later everyone comes to a point in their life where they consider the meaning of life and their place in it. It  may be helpful for you to consider a solution offered in the Bible. It's found in the Biblical promise of Romans 10:13, "Whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." Why should one call on the name of the Lord? And from what do we need to be saved?  Good questions!  As we mentioned above, the Bible says we all have sinned.  (Romans 3:23). Sin is what alienates mankind from God.  Calling on Him is the means of restoring one’s relationship with God that had been interrupted by sin. Calling on God involves confession and leads to the restoration of that lost relationship to God.  Ephesians 2:8-9 reads, “For it is by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast.”

Here is a model prayer for you to consider:  Dear Lord, I come now to you in faith.  Realizing I am a sinner and I need your help.  I claim your promises in the Bible that if I would call upon the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, I would be saved.  Please forgive me of my sins, Lord, and give me the peace and confidence I need to face the future and eternity.  I now believe in you and received the free gift of eternal life.  Thank you, Lord, for saving me.  In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

If you prayed this prayer or a similar one, we would like to hear from you.  Our E-mail address is on the About Bethel page of our website.  If you would like more information on salvation we are providing you the follow links for more help.  Please click on them for more information about becoming a believer and about Jesus and his claims.  God Bless You.