“What do you think of the many NDEs people describe today? Do you think some are given to people as deceptions?”
Many people who claim to have had NDE’s never had one. This is true of many who have wriiten best seller books. I can tell when I am near them as the remnant of a visit to Heaven never leaves a person’s soul. Deceptions??? Yes absolutely. Especially in the “Dark NDE’s”.
Do you think the “narrow gate” gospel was to be taken as literal, or as something the Lord overcomes for nearly all mankind?
The narrow gate is necessary as one must drop all their baggage and attachments to pass though. It’s why Paul spoke of his weaknesses and not his strengths. It’s why the meek, the weak, and the humble are more likely to pass through.
These are tough questions. I understand if you don’t answer or can’t.
I always reserve the right to be wrong!!! My answers are based upon my experiences and my own perceptions during the experiences, not someone’s writings.
I’ve been reading recently about the Church fathers’ views on metaphysics. What you have posted seems to fit.
Part of what I’m reading is about how different the Church fathers’ views are from the modern views that have led to the heresies and immorality we see today.
Have you written or posted other places about these experiences? If so, and if it’s not too much trouble, please send links. Totally understandable if not!! I can see how it might not be easy.
Also, what do you think of these visions? https://stevensperay.wordpress.com/the-fewness-of-the-saved-most-christians-go-to-hell/