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
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run like that, that you may win.
I went up by revelation, and I explained to them the Good News which I proclaim among the Gentiles, but privately before those who were respected, for fear that I might be running, or had run, in vain.
Athletics » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Hindrances to the runner
You were running well. Who interfered with you that you should not obey the truth?
holding up the word of life; that I may have something to boast in the day of Christ, that I did not run in vain nor labor in vain.
Athletics » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Pressing toward the goal
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God 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 course. I have kept the faith.
Athletics » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » The prize won
From now on, there is stored up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day; and not to me only, but also 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 let us also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with patience 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
Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Striving for the prize
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run like that, that you may win.
I went up by revelation, and I explained to them the Good News which I proclaim among the Gentiles, but privately before those who were respected, for fear that I might be running, or had run, in vain.
Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Hindrances to the runner
You were running well. Who interfered with you that you should not obey the truth?
holding up the word of life; that I may have something to boast in the day of Christ, that I did not run in vain nor labor in vain.
Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Pressing toward the goal
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high 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 the course. I have kept the faith.
Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » The prize won
From now on, there is stored up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day; and not to me only, but also 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, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with patience 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