Communicator's Parable

Question 1

What could be some of the reasons people might not respond to the gospel? (Parable of the Sower)

Answer 1

1. The Idea of God
2. The Need for Power
   
   • accepting the gospel may use power in a different way than the world
3. Experience with Evil
   
   • the evil in the world seems inconsistent with the gospel
4. Experience with Fear
   
   • accepting the gospel will put them in harm’s way, or will lose friends or job
5. Lifestyle
   
   • accepting the gospel will require them to leave certain lifestyles