Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Earnestness » In prayer » In seeking salvation
"You should try hard to enter [God's kingdom] by means of the narrow door, for I tell you, many people will try to enter it but will not be able to.
I am pushing onward toward the goal for the prize of the upward call [i.e., to heaven] from God in [fellowship with] Christ.
So, [whatever happens], live your daily lives in such a way as to be worthy of the Gospel of Christ, so that, whether I come and see you or remain absent from you, I will hear about you, that you are standing firm in one spirit [i.e., united in purpose, and] contending with one mind for the faith of the Gospel [i.e., for the body of Christian teaching].
Verse Concepts
And everyone who [strenuously] competes in athletic events exercises self-control during training. Now they do this to receive a laurel wreath that withers, but we [do it to receive] a lasting crown.
This is the reason that I work hard and struggle also, using God's mighty power which is at work in me.
You have not yet resisted to the point of [shedding] blood in your struggle against sin.
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Suffering for righteousness
Now think about how Jesus endured such opposition against Himself from sinners, so that you do not grow weary and become discouraged [yourself]. You have not yet resisted to the point of [shedding] blood in your struggle against sin.
Martyrdom » Saints » Should resist sin unto
You have not yet resisted to the point of [shedding] blood in your struggle against sin.
Sin » Should be » Striven against
You have not yet resisted to the point of [shedding] blood in your struggle against sin.
Spiritual » Sowing » Striving
"You should try hard to enter [God's kingdom] by means of the narrow door, for I tell you, many people will try to enter it but will not be able to.
I am pushing onward toward the goal for the prize of the upward call [i.e., to heaven] from God in [fellowship with] Christ.
So, [whatever happens], live your daily lives in such a way as to be worthy of the Gospel of Christ, so that, whether I come and see you or remain absent from you, I will hear about you, that you are standing firm in one spirit [i.e., united in purpose, and] contending with one mind for the faith of the Gospel [i.e., for the body of Christian teaching].
Verse Concepts
And everyone who [strenuously] competes in athletic events exercises self-control during training. Now they do this to receive a laurel wreath that withers, but we [do it to receive] a lasting crown.
This is the reason that I work hard and struggle also, using God's mighty power which is at work in me.
You have not yet resisted to the point of [shedding] blood in your struggle against sin.