Thematic Bible: Christian race
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Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Striving for the prize
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 went in response to a revelation, and in a private meeting with the reputed leaders, I explained to them the gospel that I'm proclaiming to the gentiles. I did this because I was afraid that I was running or had run my life's race for nothing.
Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Hindrances to the runner
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.
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.
Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » The home stretch
I have fought the good fight. I have completed the race. I have kept the faith.
Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » The prize won
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
Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Stripping for the contest
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
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- Hard Work And Perseverance