--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Over and over the question addressed to…" description: "\"“Over and over the question addressed to Jesus arises in the history of the church: 'Lord, will those who are saved be few?' Jesus' answer seems so non..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8da/g-c-berkouwer-9618_history_over-and-over-the-question-addressed-to_1223702.jpg" --- # Over and over the question addressed to Jesus arises in… ![“Over and over the question addressed to Jesus arises in the history of the church: 'Lord, will those who are saved be few?' Jesus' answer seems so non-committal, so evasive: 'Strive to enter by the narrow door' (Luke 13:23f.). But this evasiveness is only apparent. This is the answer to this…” quote by G C Berkouwer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8da/g-c-berkouwer-9618_history_over-and-over-the-question-addressed-to_1223702.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8da/g-c-berkouwer-9618_history_over-and-over-the-question-addressed-to_1223702.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8da/g-c-berkouwer-9618_history_over-and-over-the-question-addressed-to_1223702.jpg) > ““Over and over the question addressed to Jesus arises in the history of the church: 'Lord, will those who are saved be few?' Jesus' answer seems so non-committal, so evasive: 'Strive to enter by the narrow door' (Luke 13:23f.). But this evasiveness is only apparent. This is the answer to this question. As long as we see only in a mirror, in riddles, many questions will remain unanswered, But this question has been answered, once for all time.”” [G C Berkouwer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/g-c-berkouwer/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Jesus implies that salvation is limited not by numbers but by personal willingness to follow a demanding path. **In simple terms:** Salvation depends on choosing a hard path. Key Takeaway Choose the narrow path. Themes faith salvation discipline Mood reflective serious Type theological inspirational When to use this quote - church teaching - personal decision - spiritual growth Key Concepts Christian doctrine free will Questions to Reflect On - Are you willing to accept a difficult spiritual path? - What does “narrow door” mean to you? 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