The Christian Race 1Cor. 9:24-26; Heb. 12:1; 1Tim. 6:12.

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The Christian Race 1Cor. 9:24-26; Heb. 12:1; 1Tim. 6:12

Hippodrome Amphitheater Model of Jerusalem at the time of Christ

The Christian Race 1Cor. 9:24-26; Heb. 12:1; 1Tim. 6:12 1 COR. 9:24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown.

The Christian Race 1Cor. 9:24-26; Heb. 12:1; 1Tim. 6:12 Heb. 12:1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.

The Christian Race 1Cor. 9:24-26; Heb. 12:1; 1Tim. 6:12

1 Cor. 6: Cor. 9:25 runner is to be temperate, keep body fit. 1 Peter 2:11 Dearly beloved, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul “Glug! Glug!” 1COR. 9:25 And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown.

The Christian Race 1Cor. 9:24-26; Heb. 12:1; 1Tim. 6:12

The Christian Race 1Cor. 9:24-26; Heb. 12:1; 1Tim. 6:12

Yes, even Jesus had a Judas, but the other eleven were good men! Matthew 23 If you do not admire the hypocrite, why do you let him regulate your life? “Too Many Hypocrites!”

Yes, even Jesus had a Judas, but the other eleven were good men! Matthew 23 What is a hypocrite? One who knows his duty and will not do it! “Too Many Hypocrites!”

The Christian Race 1Cor. 9:24-26; Heb. 12:1; 1Tim. 6:12

The Christian Race 1Cor. 9:24-26; Heb. 12:1; 1Tim. 6:12

1 Peter 3:16 “Keep your conscience clear, so that when you are abused, those who revile your good behavor in Christ may be put to shame.” [Barclay] Heb. 12:1 “lay aside every weight and the sin... “ “Such Christians!”

The Christian Race 1Cor. 9:24-26; Heb. 12:1; 1Tim. 6:12

The Christian Race 1Cor. 9:24-26; Heb. 12:1; 1Tim. 6:12

John 10:1 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door, but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.” John 14:6 I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes to the Father, but by Me. Some Other Way

The Christian Race 1Cor. 9:24-26; Heb. 12:1; 1Tim. 6:12

The Christian Race 1Cor. 9:24-26; Heb. 12:1; 1Tim. 6:12

John 12:42 Nevertheless even among the rulers many believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue. “I Lean that Way”

The Christian Race 1Cor. 9:24-26; Heb. 12:1; 1Tim. 6:12

The Christian Race 1Cor. 9:24-26; Heb. 12:1; 1Tim. 6:12

Acts 10:1-6 Acts 11:14 who will tell you words by which you and all your household will be saved Phil. 3:4-7 [Paul was a good man.] “Just as Good Outside!” Acts 23:1; 26:9 But Paul had to make things right with God!

The Christian Race 1Cor. 9:24-26; Heb. 12:1; 1Tim. 6:12

The Christian Race 1Cor. 9:24-26; Heb. 12:1; 1Tim. 6:12

“Time Enough Yet” 2 Cor. 6:2 “... behold, now is the accepted time, behold now...” Heb. 2:3 “How shall we escape, if we neglect so great a salvation?”

The Christian Race 1Cor. 9:24-26; Heb. 12:1; 1Tim. 6:12

The Christian Race 1Cor. 9:24-26; Heb. 12:1; 1Tim. 6:12

“Lord, Lord” Matt. 7:21 Not every one that says to Me, Lord, Lord, shall enter the kingdom of heaven; but he that does the will of My father which is in heaven. Matt 7:23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, you that work iniquity.

The Christian Race 1Cor. 9:24-26; Heb. 12:1; 1Tim. 6:12

The Christian Race 1Cor. 9:24-26; Heb. 12:1; 1Tim. 6:12

“I’m Thinking About It!” Acts 26:28 Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You almost persuade me to become a Christian.” Acts 24:25 Felix: "Go away for now; when I have a convenient time I will call for you."

The Christian Race 1Cor. 9:24-26; Heb. 12:1; 1Tim. 6:12

The Christian Race 1Cor. 9:24-26; Heb. 12:1; 1Tim. 6:12

"Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins” Acts 2:38 “Not Necessary!” "And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins” Acts 22:16

“Not Necessary!” "Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth. To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood” Rev. 1:5

The Christian Race 1Cor. 9:24-26; Heb. 12:1; 1Tim. 6:12

The Christian Race 1Cor. 9:24-26; Heb. 12:1; 1Tim. 6:12

The Christian Race 1Cor. 9:24-26; Heb. 12:1; 1Tim. 6:12

“I’ve Been Baptized!” Some think that is ALL – they have arrived! “Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.” Heb. 12:1-2

The Christian Race 1Cor. 9:24-26; Heb. 12:1; 1Tim. 6:12

“I Fell Down!” If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 Jn. 1:8

The Christian Race 1Cor. 9:24-26; Heb. 12:1; 1Tim. 6:12

“I’m Going Back!” Jesus had some who turned back... John 6:66 From that time many of His disciples went back and walked with Him no more. Then Jesus said to the twelve, "Do you also want to go away?" John 6:68 But Simon Peter answered Him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.

The Christian Race 1Cor. 9:24-26; Heb. 12:1; 1Tim. 6:12

“I’m Tired!” Galatians 6:9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.

The Christian Race 1Cor. 9:24-26; Heb. 12:1; 1Tim. 6:12

[Find some quick easy way] Matt 23 - Jesus warned his disciples of those who told others how to run the race but didn’t run it right themselves...

[Find some quick easy way] 2 Tim. 2:5 And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

The Christian Race 1Cor. 9:24-26; Heb. 12:1; 1Tim. 6:12

[ Causing a Brother to Stumble ] 1Cor. 8:9 But beware lest somehow this liberty of yours become a stumbling block to those who are weak.

The Christian Race 1Cor. 9:24-26; Heb. 12:1; 1Tim. 6:12

The Christian Race 1Cor. 9:24-26; Heb. 12:1; 1Tim. 6:12

Finishing the Course... 2 Tim. 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day 8. … and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.

The Christian Race 1Cor. 9:24-26; Heb. 12:1; 1Tim. 6:12

Salvation Hear the gospel (Rom. 10:17) Believe In Jesus (Jn. 8:24) REPENT of your sins (Lk. 13:3) Confess your faith(Matt. 10:32-33) Baptized Into Christ (Acts 2:38) Faithful until death (Rev. 2:10) REMISSION OF SINS