THE NARROW GATE
For those who are pressing on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of us.

Please feel free to download whatever you find useful on this site. However, don't expect to agree with everything you read here: there are no claims to infallibility in The Narrow Gate. The articles reflect an attempt by one Christian to live and write honestly, no more and no less.



ARTICLES
NO OTHER JESUS I. The Word was Made Flesh
The Deity of Jesus is taught throughout the Bible. There is salvation in no other, because Jesus was the fulfillment of the promises of God. The Trinity is fundamental to Christian life and salvation.

NO OTHER JESUS II. So Great a Salvation
Why is it so important that Jesus was fully God and fully man? Our salvation required both of these aspects of Jesus.

NO OTHER JESUS III. The Most Holy Place
The inheritance of the saved through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus is entry into the Most Holy Place. This was prefigured in the Old Testament Tabernacle and Temple, and finds its fulfilment in Heaven.

PRESSING ON: NOT ALL SMOOTH SAILING
One of the great Christian paradoxes: "make every effort to enter that rest". You will persevere in this madness, this Christianity, because he is God and there is no other, and he loves you.

PASSION
Is our passion for Jesus an emotion, or a decision? How can avoid losing our first love? Does our walk rely on passionate feelings, or passionate commitment?

LORD OF THE VINEYARD
The image of the Vineyard was an important picture of Israel in the Old Testament and contained many indications of what the ministry of Jesus would bring. The vineyard is now given to the Church, with the lessons of the past in mind.

CHRIST IN YOU - THE HOPE OF GLORY
What is it that we Christians should expect to attain to in this life? Are we 'merely' saved in order to enjoy Heaven, or is there another, deeper aspect to our new life?

THE ACTS OF THE SPIRIT
A study of the actions of the Holy Spirit in the New Testament as a model for today's Church.

IN THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT
There is an absolute necessity for an empowering by the Holy Spirit before any Christian can even witness effectively for Jesus. "Wait in Jerusalem.."

WORSHIP AND TRADITION
"When you come together.." What should the fellowship of believers expect when they meet together. How have our traditions and habits changed how we worship? A study of the Body of Christ in action through ministries and gifts.

THE MYSTERY OF HOLINESS
Too many people "accept" Jesus as Saviour; but do they know him as Lord? Total surrender is required from all: for you are not your own.

MORMONISM
A brief survey of Mormon history and doctrine, designed for those who have friends or family in danger of being lured into this cult.

WHAT THE LORD REQUIRES
So much of our Christian walk is self-centred, but God is not here to cater to our feelings and desires. How then should we live?

THE LAST DAYS IN AMERICA
Is the U.S. the Great Babylon of Revelation? What other earthly power fits the description?





TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS
What is the role of suffering in the life of the believer, and why does our loving Father allow it? A study of discipleship.

BEING HUMAN
Honest to God, how real are we? A personal account of breaking and sobering revelation.

DISILLUSIONED?
Have you been disillusioned by Christians, by your own wretchedness, even by God? Rejoice and be glad! Maybe now you can see things as you should.


PARABLES

SIN HAS NO DOMINION
A parable about overcoming sin and dealing with temptation. Too often the newly-saved imagine they are free of old lusts and habits and are devastated to find out how wrong they are.
THE GARDEN
A parable. It may well be that the greatest thing we will ever do for the Lord will remain unknown to us. Let us labour out of love, not looking for results and credit.



OFFSITE ARTICLES

CHARLES FINNEY:
Charles Finney on Revival
Articles by Finney on the topic of revival. He has great insights into the subject, but a disturbing belief that they can be worked up by formula. Be careful.

SADHU SUNDAR SINGH:
At the Master's Feet
A wonderful piece of writing, in the manner of Gibran, in which the pupil asks the Master questions about the Christian life and receives very insightful answers.

MARTIN LLOYD-JONES:
Jesus Christ and Him Crucified
Lloyd-Jones, for all his high intelligence and learning, knew the secret of the gospel: Christ crucified. More effective than eloquence and academic qualifications, it is the power of God unto salvation.

PHIL JOHNSON:
Who is Jehovah? Who is Jesus?
A well-written article on a fundamentally vital subject: the Deity of Jesus.





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