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FAQ # 76
QUESTION 76
: In the parable of the
sower, recorded in Mark 4:16-17 and Luke 8:13, those that heard the word
endured for a time. In other words, they lost what they had. How does
this fit in with Justification?
Before answering your question let me quote the texts from St. Mark
4:16-17 and Luke 8:13, respectively:
·
“And these
are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have
heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness; And have no
root in themselves, and so endure but for a time:”
·
“They on
the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and
these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation
fall away.”
Firstly, we have to remember that these are parables and must be
treated as such.
Secondly, it did not imply nor state that the persons in question
were saved or born gain. Verse 17 in Mark 4 said that they “have no root
in themselves, and so endure but for a time.” Which suggest they weren’t
saved. For to be saved would mean that one has a link to a resource (root)
that can never run dry and therefore, one cannot run dry also; or better
yet, be a well springing up into everlasting life.
Jesus said, “I am the root of David.” They didn’t have this root.
Root suggests sustainer of life or the source of being. The only way to
have and keep life is to be born again or rooted in Christ. These guys
in the parable went to church, heard the word continually and liked it,
but didn’t get born again.
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