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They have no root in themselves, but endure for a while, then, when oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately they stumble.
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The Root of True Faith
Commentators explain that having 'no root' means the Gospel has only affected one's emotions or intellect, not the core of their heart. John Gill calls this 'flashy affections' without the 'root of grace.' True faith, they argue, involves a deep, internal transformation by the Holy Spirit, not just a temporary excitement about the message.
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19th Century
Baptist
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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