Thematic Bible: The Christian life compared to a foot-race
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Athletics » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Striving for the prize
Don’t you know that the runners in a stadium all race, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way to win the prize.
I went up according to a revelation and presented to them the gospel I preach among the Gentiles—but privately to those recognized as leaders—so that I might not be running, or have run the race, in vain.
Athletics » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Hindrances to the runner
You were running well. Who prevented you from obeying the truth?
Hold firmly to the message of life. Then I can boast in the day of Christ that I didn’t run or labor for nothing.
Athletics » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Pressing toward the goal
I pursue as my goal the prize promised by God’s heavenly call in Christ Jesus.
Athletics » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » The home stretch
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Athletics » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » The prize won
There is reserved for me in the future the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me, 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
Athletics » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Stripping for the contest
Therefore, since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us. Let us run with endurance the race that lies 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
Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Striving for the prize
Don’t you know that the runners in a stadium all race, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way to win the prize.
I went up according to a revelation and presented to them the gospel I preach among the Gentiles—but privately to those recognized as leaders—so that I might not be running, or have run the race, in vain.
Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Hindrances to the runner
You were running well. Who prevented you from obeying the truth?
Hold firmly to the message of life. Then I can boast in the day of Christ that I didn’t run or labor for nothing.
Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Pressing toward the goal
I pursue as my goal the prize promised by God’s heavenly call 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 the race, I have kept the faith.
Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » The prize won
There is reserved for me in the future the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me, 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, since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us. Let us run with endurance the race that lies 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