Thematic Bible: Christian race
Thematic Bible
Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Striving for the prize
Know ye not, that of those who run in the racecourse all run, but one receiveth the prize? Thus run, that ye may obtain.
And I went up by revelation, and communicated to them that gospel which I preach among the gentiles; but privately to those who were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.
Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Hindrances to the runner
Ye were running well; who hindered you, that ye should not obey the truth?
holding forth the word of life, that I may have whereof to boast against the day of Christ, that I did not run in vain, or labor in vain.
Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Pressing toward the goal
I press toward the mark for the prize of the heavenly calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » The home stretch
I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith;
Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » The prize won
henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me at that day, and not to me only, but to all those who have loved 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 let us also, being surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth easily beset us, and let us run with perseverance the race that is 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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- Ambition, positive aspects of
- Athletes
- Athletics
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- Champions
- Competition
- Endurance
- Finishing Strong
- Games, Spiritual
- Goals
- Grasping
- Hard Work And Perseverance