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Ambition » Ambition, worldly, examples of » Holy ambition, general references to
He told them, "Keep on struggling to enter through the narrow door, because I tell you that many people will try to enter, but won't be able to do so.
You know that in a race all the runners run but only one wins the prize, don't you? You must run in such a way that you may be victorious.
Keep on desiring the better gifts. And now I will show you the best way of all.
Keep on pursuing love, and keep on desiring spiritual gifts, especially the ability to prophesy.
In the same way, since you're so desirous of spiritual gifts, you must keep on desiring them for building up the church.
Brothers, I do not consider myself to have embraced it yet. But this one thing I do: Forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I keep pursuing the goal to win the prize of God's heavenly call in the Messiah Jesus.
Do your best to present yourself to God as an approved worker who has nothing to be ashamed of, handling the word of truth with precision.
Athletics » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Pressing toward the goal
I keep pursuing the goal to win the prize of God's heavenly call in the Messiah Jesus.
The call of God » To man is » High
I keep pursuing the goal to win the prize of God's heavenly call in the Messiah Jesus.
Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Pressing toward the goal
I keep pursuing the goal to win the prize of God's heavenly call in the Messiah Jesus.
Diligence » Required by God in » Striving after perfection
Brothers, I do not consider myself to have embraced it yet. But this one thing I do: Forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I keep pursuing the goal to win the prize of God's heavenly call in the Messiah Jesus.
Diligence » Striving after perfection
Brothers, I do not consider myself to have embraced it yet. But this one thing I do: Forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I keep pursuing the goal to win the prize of God's heavenly call in the Messiah Jesus.
Earnestness » In prayer » In seeking salvation
He told them, "Keep on struggling to enter through the narrow door, because I tell you that many people will try to enter, but won't be able to do so.
I keep pursuing the goal to win the prize of God's heavenly call in the Messiah Jesus.
The only thing that matters is that you continue to live as good citizens in a manner worthy of the gospel of the Messiah. Then, whether I come to see you or whether I stay away, I may hear all about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, struggling with one mind for the faith of the gospel,
Verse Concepts
Everyone who enters an athletic contest practices self-control in everything. They do it to win a wreath that withers away, but we run to win a prize that never fades.
I work hard and struggle to do this, using the energy that he powerfully provides in me.
In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.
Games » Figurative » Of the Christian life
You know that in a race all the runners run but only one wins the prize, don't you? You must run in such a way that you may be victorious.
You were running the race beautifully. Who cut in on you and stopped you from obeying the truth?
as you hold firmly to the word of life. Then I will be proud when the Messiah returns that I did not run in vain or work hard in vain.
I keep pursuing the goal to win the prize of God's heavenly call in the Messiah Jesus.
Therefore, having so vast a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, and throwing off everything that hinders us and especially the sin that so easily entangles us, let us keep running with endurance the race set before us,
Verse Concepts
Freedom, Abuse Of ChristianAmbition, positive aspects ofAvoiding Sinevil, believers' responses toClouds, Figurative UseAttitudes, in prayerAthleticsThe Christian RaceLibertinismPatience, In Christian LivingPersecution, Attitudes ToPrizesRunningSelf DisciplineSuffering, Encouragements InConduct, ProperGames, SpiritualVictoryAbuse, Of Christian FreedomPatience Exercised
That is the way I run, with a clear goal in mind. That is the way I fight, not like someone shadow boxing.
Grace of God » Growth in
I am convinced of this, that the one who began a good action among you will bring it to completion by the Day of the Messiah Jesus.
We pray very hard night and day that we may see you again face to face, so that we may equip you with whatever is lacking in your faith.
He does not hold on to the head, from whom the whole body, which is nourished and held together by its joints and ligaments, grows as God enables it.
Instead, continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus, the Messiah. Glory belongs to him both now and on that eternal day! Amen.
The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn that grows brighter until the full light of day.
Brothers, at all times we are obligated to thank God for you. It is right to do this because your faith is growing all the time and the love every one of you has for each other is increasing.
They will walk from strength to strength; each will appear before God in Zion.
And this is my prayer, that your love will keep on growing more and more with full knowledge and insight, so that you may be able to choose what is best and be pure and blameless until the day when the Messiah returns, having been filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus the Messiah so that God will be glorified and praised.
It's not that I have already reached this goal or have already become perfect. But I keep pursuing it, hoping somehow to embrace it just as I have been embraced by the Messiah Jesus. Brothers, I do not consider myself to have embraced it yet. But this one thing I do: Forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I keep pursuing the goal to win the prize of God's heavenly call in the Messiah Jesus. read more.
Therefore, those of us who are mature should think this way. And if you think differently about anything, God will show you how to think.
Therefore, those of us who are mature should think this way. And if you think differently about anything, God will show you how to think.
so that you might live in a manner worthy of the Lord and be fully pleasing to him as you bear fruit while doing all kinds of good things and growing in the full knowledge of God. You are being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might, so that you might patiently endure everything with joy
May the Lord greatly increase your love for each other and for all people, just as we love you. Then your hearts will be strong, blameless, and holy in the presence of God, who is our Father, when our Lord Jesus appears with all his saints.
Therefore, leaving behind the elementary teachings about the Messiah, let us continue to be carried along to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead actions, faith toward God, instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. And this we will do, if God permits.
Therefore, rid yourselves of every kind of evil and deception, hypocrisy, jealousy, and every kind of slander. Like newborn babies, thirst for the pure milk of the word so that by it you may grow in your salvation. Surely you have tasted that the Lord is good!
Holy » General references to » Ambition
He told them, "Keep on struggling to enter through the narrow door, because I tell you that many people will try to enter, but won't be able to do so.
You know that in a race all the runners run but only one wins the prize, don't you? You must run in such a way that you may be victorious.
Keep on desiring the better gifts. And now I will show you the best way of all.
Keep on pursuing love, and keep on desiring spiritual gifts, especially the ability to prophesy.
In the same way, since you're so desirous of spiritual gifts, you must keep on desiring them for building up the church.
Brothers, I do not consider myself to have embraced it yet. But this one thing I do: Forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I keep pursuing the goal to win the prize of God's heavenly call in the Messiah Jesus.
Do your best to present yourself to God as an approved worker who has nothing to be ashamed of, handling the word of truth with precision.
Life's purpose » Attaining Christlikeness
Brothers, I do not consider myself to have embraced it yet. But this one thing I do: Forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I keep pursuing the goal to win the prize of God's heavenly call in the Messiah Jesus.
Likemindedness » Being likeminded
I urge Euodia and Syntyche to have the same attitude in the Lord.
Brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus the Messiah, I urge all of you to be in agreement and not to have divisions among you, so that you may be perfectly united in your understanding and opinions.
Finally, brothers, goodbye. Keep on growing to maturity. Keep listening to my appeals. Continue agreeing with each other and living in peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you.
Verse Concepts
GoalsFellowship, With GodPeace, From GoddisagreementsGod, Perfection OfRest, PhysicalSanctification, Means And ResultsPeace, In Christian LivingSpiritual PeaceFarewellsCooperationLast WordsHuman ComfortGod Will Be With YouGod Of PeacePeople ImprovedSeek PeaceAgreeing With One AnotherBuilding Each Other UpUnityEncouragement
Finally, all of you must live in harmony, be sympathetic, love as brothers, and be compassionate and humble.
Verse Concepts
Live in harmony with each other. Do not be arrogant, but associate with humble people. Do not think that you are wiser than you really are.
Verse Concepts
The only thing that matters is that you continue to live as good citizens in a manner worthy of the gospel of the Messiah. Then, whether I come to see you or whether I stay away, I may hear all about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, struggling with one mind for the faith of the gospel,
Verse Concepts
then fill me with joy by having the same attitude, sharing the same love, being united in spirit, and keeping one purpose in mind.
Now may God, the source of endurance and encouragement, allow you to live in harmony with each other as you follow the Messiah Jesus, so that with one mind and one voice you might glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah.
I keep pursuing the goal to win the prize of God's heavenly call in the Messiah Jesus. Therefore, those of us who are mature should think this way. And if you think differently about anything, God will show you how to think. However, we should live up to what we have achieved so far.
Paul » Characteristics of » Entire consecration
At this Paul replied, "What do you mean by crying and breaking my heart? I'm ready not only to be tied up in Jerusalem but even to die for the name of the Lord Jesus!"
But whatever things were assets to me, these I now consider a loss for the sake of the Messiah. What is more, I continue to consider all these things to be a loss for the sake of what is far more valuable, knowing the Messiah Jesus, my Lord. It is because of him that I have experienced the loss of all those things. Indeed, I consider them rubbish in order to gain the Messiah and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the Law, but one that comes through the faithfulness of the Messiah, the righteousness that comes from God and that depends on faith. read more.
I want to know the Messiah what his resurrection power is like and what it means to share in his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, though I hope to experience the resurrection from the dead. It's not that I have already reached this goal or have already become perfect. But I keep pursuing it, hoping somehow to embrace it just as I have been embraced by the Messiah Jesus. Brothers, I do not consider myself to have embraced it yet. But this one thing I do: Forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I keep pursuing the goal to win the prize of God's heavenly call in the Messiah Jesus.
I want to know the Messiah what his resurrection power is like and what it means to share in his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, though I hope to experience the resurrection from the dead. It's not that I have already reached this goal or have already become perfect. But I keep pursuing it, hoping somehow to embrace it just as I have been embraced by the Messiah Jesus. Brothers, I do not consider myself to have embraced it yet. But this one thing I do: Forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I keep pursuing the goal to win the prize of God's heavenly call in the Messiah Jesus.
Prize » Figurative
I keep pursuing the goal to win the prize of God's heavenly call in the Messiah Jesus.
Purpose » Of life » Attaining Christlikeness
Brothers, I do not consider myself to have embraced it yet. But this one thing I do: Forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I keep pursuing the goal to win the prize of God's heavenly call in the Messiah Jesus.
the Reward of saints » The prospect of, should lead to » Pressing forward
I keep pursuing the goal to win the prize of God's heavenly call in the Messiah Jesus.
the Reward of saints » Described as » The prize of the high calling of God in Christ
I keep pursuing the goal to win the prize of God's heavenly call in the Messiah Jesus.
The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Foot races
You know that in a race all the runners run but only one wins the prize, don't you? You must run in such a way that you may be victorious.
as you hold firmly to the word of life. Then I will be proud when the Messiah returns that I did not run in vain or work hard in vain.
Therefore, having so vast a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, and throwing off everything that hinders us and especially the sin that so easily entangles us, let us keep running with endurance the race set before us, fixing our attention on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of the faith, who, in view of the joy set before him, endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
though I hope to experience the resurrection from the dead. It's not that I have already reached this goal or have already become perfect. But I keep pursuing it, hoping somehow to embrace it just as I have been embraced by the Messiah Jesus. Brothers, I do not consider myself to have embraced it yet. But this one thing I do: Forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, read more.
I keep pursuing the goal to win the prize of God's heavenly call in the Messiah Jesus.
I keep pursuing the goal to win the prize of God's heavenly call in the Messiah Jesus.
The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Crowning of conquerors
I keep pursuing the goal to win the prize of God's heavenly call in the Messiah Jesus.
The victor's crown of righteousness is now waiting for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on the day that he comes, and not only to me but also to all who eagerly wait for his appearing.
Verse Concepts
Day of the LORDGod, As JudgeCrowns Of ChristiansAmbition, positive aspects ofenemies, of believersGod, Righteousness OfThe Christian RaceHeavenly RewardsHope, As ConfidenceJustice, In Believers' LivesLast JudgmentPrizesSalvation, Nature OfSelf DisciplineServants, Working Conditions OfStoringThirstDeath Of The Saints, Results In
Everyone who enters an athletic contest practices self-control in everything. They do it to win a wreath that withers away, but we run to win a prize that never fades.
Spiritual » Sowing » Striving
He told them, "Keep on struggling to enter through the narrow door, because I tell you that many people will try to enter, but won't be able to do so.
I keep pursuing the goal to win the prize of God's heavenly call in the Messiah Jesus.
The only thing that matters is that you continue to live as good citizens in a manner worthy of the gospel of the Messiah. Then, whether I come to see you or whether I stay away, I may hear all about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, struggling with one mind for the faith of the gospel,
Verse Concepts
Everyone who enters an athletic contest practices self-control in everything. They do it to win a wreath that withers away, but we run to win a prize that never fades.
I work hard and struggle to do this, using the energy that he powerfully provides in me.
In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.
Striving » What to strive for
You know that in a race all the runners run but only one wins the prize, don't you? You must run in such a way that you may be victorious.
I keep pursuing the goal to win the prize of God's heavenly call in the Messiah Jesus.
Someone asked him, "Lord, are only a few people going to be saved?" He told them, "Keep on struggling to enter through the narrow door, because I tell you that many people will try to enter, but won't be able to do so.