Training for the Christian Life

Reference

Metaphors

Training

Our Goal as Believers

1Corinthians 9:24 - 27

Race

Go into strict training in order to get the prize.

We train ourselves to run the race of life. So we keep our eyes on Christ - the goal - and don't get sidetracked or slowed down. When we do this, we will win a reward in Christ's kingdom.

Philippians 3:13, 14

Race

Training

Our Goal as Believers

1 Timothy 4:7 - 10

Race

Go into strict training in order to get the prize.

We train ourselves to run the race of life. So we keep our eyes on Christ - the goal - and don't get sidetracked or slowed down. When we do this, we will win a reward in Christ's kingdom.

2 Timothy 4:7, 8

Race

Training

Our Goal as Believers

Race

Go into strict training in order to get the prize.

We train ourselves to run the race of life. So we keep our eyes on Christ - the goal - and don't get sidetracked or slowed down. When we do this, we will win a reward in Christ's kingdom.

Philippians 3:13, 14

Race

Focus all your energies toward winning the race.

Living the Christian life demands all of our energy. We can forget the past and strain for the goal because we know Christ promises eternity with him at the race's end.

1 Timothy 4:7 - 10

Exercise

Spiritual exercise will help you grow in faith and character.

As we must repeat exercises to tone our bodies, so we must steadily repeat spiritual exercises to be spiritually fit. When we do this, we will be better Christians, living in accordance with God's will. Such a life will attract others to Christ and pay dividends in this present life and the next.