Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Clouds » Illustrative » Of multitudes of persons
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 Concepts
Doves » Illustrative » Of converts to the church
turtle Dove » Domesticated
Glory of the The church » Augmented by increase of its members
the Heathen » Salvation of, foretold
And, predicting that God would consider the Gentiles right with Him by [their] faith, the Scriptures previously recorded [this promise of] the Gospel to Abraham by saying [Gen. 12:3], "All nations will receive a blessing through your descendant [i.e., Jesus]."
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