We know from Matt 7:14 that FEW go by the narrow strait way [of saints] in this life
This is adding to scripture
What on earth do you think I have added to scripture ???
How about the words "in this life"
It refers to the many ,not the few, and as Jesus says , uncountably many are saved [Rev 7:9-10], not 'unsaved'
Why don't you read the chapter, it refers to the Tribulation saints, which has nothing to do with the "many" who take the broad path to DESTRUCTION!
Revelation 19:
19Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth and their armies gathered together to make war against the rider on the horse and his army. 20But the beast was captured, and with him the false prophet who had performed the miraculous signs on his behalf. With these signs he had deluded those who had received the mark of the beast and worshiped his image. The two of them were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur. 21The rest of them were killed with the sword that came out of the mouth of the rider on the horse, and all the birds gorged themselves on their flesh.....AND THEN THEY ALL LOVED jESUS AND LIVED HAPPILY EVER AFTER, THE END? I don't think so!
You totally blew by this, so I thought I'd bring it back and see if you care to comment.
The bible at no point says anyone is 'unsaved' . It is you who are adding religious myths to scripture
No, it calls them the Lost
Luke 15:24
For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was
lost and is found.' So they began to celebrate.
And Jesus says they need to be saved, that is why He came.
Luke 19:10
For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was
lost."
So the broad way leads countless many to salvation at a very different time than the few saved at Jesus' return ... this is not opinion, or interpretation, it is simply what Matthew and Jesus say , read it yourself,
I did: Matthew 7:13-14: "13"Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." The broad way leads to DISTRUCTION!!! and many go that route.
Yes the many do go through destruction in death, but Jesus says that the many are saved [Rev 7:9-10] , the spirit belongs to God and returns to God at death, it is not ever subject to death or destruction :-
Not only are you miss interpreting Revelation 7:9-10, as I proved above but you totally mis-represent Corr. 5:5 and ecc 12:7. the speak of savlation but not of anyone but those who are in Christ.
Your manipulation of scripture concerning all creatures bowing to Jesus on His throne speaks nothing of salvation either. Phil. 2:10 speaks to the pwoer and glory of His name that all "should" bow.
Revelation 5:13 "And
every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever."
This doesn't speak to univeral salvation, this line was used in the same chapter verse 3, that no creature in heaven on earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll. It is sybolism, it indicates a representation of creation.
Most of the world is lost and your fanciful interpretation of scripture won't change that.
19And I saw (
A)the beast and (
B)
the kings of the earth and their armies assembled to make war against Him who (C)sat on the horse and against His army. Doom of the Beast and False Prophet
20And the beast was seized, and with him the (
D)false prophet who (
E)performed the signs (
F)in his presence, by which he (
G)deceived those who had received the (
H)mark of the beast and those who (
I)worshiped his image; these two were thrown alive into the (
J)lake of (
K)fire which burns with brimstone.
21And the rest were killed with the sword which (L)came from the mouth of Him who (M)sat on the horse, and (N)all the birds were filled with their flesh.
In the end, mankind wages war against the returning Chrsit, and He kills them with the word of His mouth and birds devour their flesh.
Even at the end of Christ's millenial reign, man rebels again:
"When the thousand years are completed, Satan will be (
V)released from his prison, 8and will come out to (
W)deceive the nations which are in the (
X)four corners of the earth, (
Y)Gog and Magog, to (
Z)gather them together for the war; the number of them is like the (
AA)sand of the seashore.
9And they (
AB)came up on the broad plain of the earth and surrounded the (
AC)camp of the saints and the (
AD)beloved city, and (
AE)fire came down from heaven and devoured them. 10And (
AF)the devil who (
AG)deceived them was thrown into the (
AH)lake of fire and brimstone, where the (
AI)beast and the (
AJ)false prophet are also; and they will be (
AK)tormented day and night forever and ever."
And then they fall in love with Jesus and go to heaven! NO, I don't think so, It's not in the book.