2009-10-02T15:45:44-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/run+the+race/ http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%2012:1&version=NIV 2009-10-02T15:45:44-05:00 In several places in the New Testament, the Christian walk is described as a race to be run. Running in a race requires perseverance, training, and commitment--the parallels to the Christian life are clear: we should rid ourselves of all hindrances and weights holding us back. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Timothy%204:7&version=NIV 2009-09-10T17:37:37-05:00 Paul writes that he has kept the faith and fought the good fight. He's finally finished the race set before him. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Corinthians%209:24&version=NIV 2009-08-04T16:43:57-05:00 The Christian life is compared to a race. Just as, in a physical race, we would push ourselves to the limit for the prize, shouldn't we demonstrate the same level of commitment in pursuing Jesus Christ? http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1Cor.9.24&version=NIV 2009-07-20T10:45:49-05:00 The Christian life is compared to a race--we're all running together towards a goal. In this case, we aren't trying to "beat" our fellow runners, but why wouldn't we focus all of our energy on reaching our goal as quickly and efficiently as we can?