Thematic Bible: Christian race
Thematic Bible
Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Striving for the prize
Do you not know that [although] everyone runs in a race, only one person wins the prize? So, you should run in order to win.
Verse Concepts
[It was] in response to [a divine] revelation that I went [there] and explained to them [I. e., the apostles and elders] the Gospel [message] that I had been preaching among the Gentiles. Then [later on I presented it] privately before those who were highly regarded [i.e., the three apostles, verse 9] so [they would have verification that] my running [i.e., ministry] had not been, nor was now, in vain.
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Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Hindrances to the runner
You [Christians] were running [the race of life] well; who hindered you [from making further progress] so that [now] you are no longer obeying the truth?
Verse Concepts
as you hold out [i.e., offer to people] the message of [never ending] life. Then I will have something to boast about on the day of Christ's [return, See 1:6], that I had not run the race for nothing nor had worked for nothing.
Verse Concepts
Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Pressing toward the goal
I am pushing onward toward the goal for the prize of the upward call [i.e., to heaven] from God in [fellowship with] Christ.
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Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » The home stretch
I have fought the good battle; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith [i.e., I have been true to my commitment].
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Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » The prize won
So, now there is a crown of righteousness reserved for me, which the Lord, who is a just Judge, will award me on that day [i.e., the judgment day], and not to me only, but also to everyone who has loved [the prospect of] His appearing.
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Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Stripping for the contest
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.
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Related Topics
- Ambition, positive aspects of
- Athletes
- Athletics
- Avoid Being Hindered
- Champions
- Competition
- Endurance
- Finishing Strong
- Games, Spiritual
- Goals
- Grasping
- Hard Work And Perseverance