The seed along the path are those who have heard and then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved.

Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.

Those by the wayside are they that hear The word of God, though only by accident, and very carelessly, and without understanding what they hear.

It speaks to the importance of guarding one's heart and being mindful of the external influences that can hinder spiritual growth and faith. It also highlights ...

This passage speaks profoundly to the broader theme of receptivity to God's truth, reflecting on the need for genuine belief. The verse illustrates the stark ...

(i) There is a loyalty which surpasses all earthly loyalties; there is something which takes precedence of the dearest things on earth. In that sense Jesus ... Clarke's Commentary · Dr. Constable's Expository Notes

12 мая 2023 г. · Sharing the message of Jesus Christ is far more than sharing our religious opinion; it is spiritual warfare against the evil one and all of his forces.

Explains the meaning of the four soil types. Discusses whether some categories are saved, and what the 'thorns' might represent in our lives.

This parable describes what happens after the seed is sown, the different types of soils on which it falls, and the resultant effects.

The Calvinistic interpretation of salvation in Luke 8:12 acknowledges the significance of the Gospel message as a necessary condition for the work of the Holy ...