Thematic Bible: Besetting

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a large crowd of spectators [Note: Christians are pictured here as being in a crowded arena, performing in the games], we should lay aside every [excessive] weight and sin that so easily entangle us, and with perseverance, we should run the race [of life] that lies before us. Verse ConceptsFreedom, 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 ExercisedForsaking SinCares Of This WorldHeritagePersevering To The EndApplying The BiblePeople Stripping OffFriends SurroundingWitness To The GospelNets TornAvoid Being HinderedDeath DesiredCloud of gloryHindrancesEnduranceRaceHard Work And PerseveranceOvercoming Obstaclesperserveranceperseveringlungs