When considering these verses......

Matthew 7:14, Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 22:14, Mark 13:20, Luke 18:7, John 17:9, Romans 9:27, Romans 11:7, I Corinthians 1:27-29

......I'm wondering how narrow is the narrow way? I'm thinking not just of all whom are relying on their own faith or have not faith whatsoever and are seemingly outwardly traveling upon the broad way but also those whom consider and are proponents of the whole counsel of GOd but remain hypocrites and pretenders to the faith, nonetheless, becasue Jesus has never become needful to the soul unto salvation.

WHat does everyone think?, how extreme is the transformation in which we become a new creature born in the spirit?, how deep is the longing to be home with the Father?

Is it more than random notions, fleeting desires, inclinations or considerations.

How drastic, humbling and radical is the change. How is our personality effected? and how visible and outward is the change? How much are our sinful tendancies affected?

thanks!

AC

The mercy of God is necessary not only when a person repents, but even to lead him to repent, Augustine