“Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”

                            -Matthew 7:13-14

Many months ago, I listened to a radio sermon by Pastor Alistair Begg. During his message he shared the story of a critic asking him if he thought Christianity was the only way to heaven, alluding to the millions who have not so much as heard of Christ, let alone had the opportunity to accept Him. He was live on the air at the time, so he knew it was especially important that he didn’t mess this one up. He certainly didn’t, and his response to this man has stuck in my mind all these months. He said, “I have no choice but to affirm that Christ is the only Saviour, because He is the only One qualified to save.”

Though there are many religions in the world today, there is only one Savior. I say this, not because I’m narrow-minded or judgmental, but because it is impossible for there to be more than one Savior. After all, the redemption of mankind required the sacrifice of One that was completely innocent of sin: a requirement that only Christ Himself could fulfill. All humans have sinned and come short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23); if we died on a cross, we’d simply be getting what we deserved.

The Way to heaven is clearly marked, but scarcely traveled. It’s a narrow, often difficult, road to walk that has many hills and valleys, but no turns; it is straight, and will remain straight. The pavement might have a few cracks in it, but don’t worry. It turns to gold toward the end.