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Could you be mistaking religious association for genuine salvation? Pastor Ken Davis tackles this sobering question through an examination of Luke 13:22-30, where Jesus warns that many who assume they're saved will be turned away.
The teaching begins with a seemingly innocent question posed to Jesus: "Lord, are there few who are saved?" Rather than directly answering this query—which offers no practical value—Jesus shifts focus to what truly matters: personal salvation. The real questions we should ask aren't about statistical outcomes but rather "Can I be saved?" and "How?"
At the heart of this message lies a crucial distinction between two Greek words: "strive" (agonizomai) and "seek" (epiziteo). The first conveys the all-out effort of an athlete in competition—a total commitment where everything is sacrificed to achieve the goal. The second merely suggests a general wish or desire without the accompanying labor. Jesus warns that many who casually "seek" will not enter, while those who "strive" with their whole being will find salvation.
Pastor Ken powerfully illustrates how many people today maintain only a superficial connection to Christianity—attending services, wearing Christian merchandise, using religious language—while lacking a genuine relationship with Christ. These "tares among wheat" will one day be shocked to hear Jesus say, "I do not know you... Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity."
The teaching concludes with a stark reminder that salvation has an expiration date. Like Noah's ark before the flood, a time will come when the door closes permanently. Today remains our opportunity to not merely seek, but to strive with our whole being to enter through the narrow gate that leads to life.
Join us next time as Pastor Ken continues teaching verse by verse through the Gospel of Luke, challenging us to examine whether our Christianity consists merely of association or authentic relationship.