The significance of the Broad Way

13 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: 14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
Matt 7:13-14 (KJV)

Many, or perhaps better understood, most will follow the "broad way." The way that does not lead to life.

So, does this mean that most of God's created souls will never reach Him? Or, if we strip away the layers of Christianese, does this mean that the Devil will win more souls than God?

I believe that this perspective is inconsistent with the power, love and intent of God and his salvation purposes (as noted in my earlier post "5 reasons"). There are many important biblical connections that need to be made to support this idea. However, let me just make one right now:

Has tradition clouded our judgment concerning the broad and narrow ways? We have often traditionally understood all good/bad (sheep/goat, good soil/bad soil, etc.) associations in scripture as end time scenarios. There is no need for this. We can find many references to the "Day of the Lord" in the Old Testament that signify judgment coming in either their generation or a coming generation (See Is. 13:6; Am 5:18).
The "broad/narrow" ways can refer to benefits to this present life (certainly true!) and/or, if you are willing to accept it, a form of judgment to come at the end of this age with more opportunities for the "broad way" subscribers to pursue Jesus.

As in most posts here, I expect to raise more questions than I answer. However, by the grace of God and the help of friends and the writings of others, I hope to present a strong biblical case (and friendly discussion) for a "God Sized Hope."