The Christian’s RaceThe Christian’s RaceCommon Examples Help Us Learn:Common Examples Help Us Learn:

Hidden Treasure (Mt. 13:44)Hidden Treasure (Mt. 13:44)

Pearl of Great Value (Mt. 13:45)Pearl of Great Value (Mt. 13:45)

Prodigal Son (Lk. 15)Prodigal Son (Lk. 15)

The Sower (Mt. 13)The Sower (Mt. 13)

Christian Life Compared To A Race Christian Life Compared To A Race (Heb. 12:1-3; 1 Cor. 9:24-27; Gal. 5:7; Phil. 2:16)(Heb. 12:1-3; 1 Cor. 9:24-27; Gal. 5:7; Phil. 2:16)

The Christian’s RaceThe Christian’s Race

A Race, Not A Stroll In The A Race, Not A Stroll In The

ParkParkRequires Exercise & EffortRequires Exercise & Effort

Has A Fixed Course & GoalHas A Fixed Course & Goal

Requires PerseveranceRequires Perseverance

Will Soon Be OverWill Soon Be Over

A Public RaceA Public Race

The Christian’s RaceThe Christian’s RaceRequires KnowledgeRequires KnowledgeMust Put Off Every Weight:Must Put Off Every Weight:

Begins With A Begins With A Deep DesireDeep Desire To Go To Heaven To Go To HeavenPossibly Put Off Non-sinful Practice or HobbyPossibly Put Off Non-sinful Practice or HobbyAll Sin Must Be Put Off:All Sin Must Be Put Off:

•Unbelief

•Greed

•Apathy

•Evil Companions

•Unforgiving Attitude

•Too Much Work

•Gossip

•Deceit

•Dishonesty

Jesus ChristJesus ChristOur Leader – Heb. 12:2Our Leader – Heb. 12:2Our Example – 1 Pet. 2:21-23Our Example – 1 Pet. 2:21-23Our Helper – Mt. 11:28-30Our Helper – Mt. 11:28-30

The Prize – Eternal LifeThe Prize – Eternal LifeImperishable – 1 Cor. 9:25Imperishable – 1 Cor. 9:25Incomprehensible – Rev. 21:1-7; 1 Pet. Incomprehensible – Rev. 21:1-7; 1 Pet.

1:41:4Available To All – Rev. 22:17Available To All – Rev. 22:17

The Christian’s RaceThe Christian’s Race