With Confidence Because of The Faithfulness Of God Toward His Saints!
1 Corinthians 9:24–27 (ESV) — 24 Do you
not know that in a race all the runners run, but only
one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. 25 Every athlete exercises self-control
in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an
imperishable. 26 So I do not run
aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air. 27 But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after
preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.
life as a perishing spectator of the Gospel, but as fruitful participant in the
an imperishable prize, with grace filled intensity!
Titus 2:11–15 (ESV) — 11 For the grace of God has
appeared, bringing salvation for all people, 12 training us to
renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled,
upright, and godly lives in the present age, 13 waiting for our blessed
hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14
who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for
himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works. 15
Declare these things; exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one
A HELPFUL ILLUSTRATION…. RUN THE RACE v24
Isthmian Games in Corinth
CLARIFYING MOTIVATION… FOR AN IMPERISHABLE PRIZE v25
for an imperishable prize!
DETERMINATION… WITH GRACE FILLED INTENSITY v26-27
2 Peter 1:3–11 (ESV) — 3 His divine power has
granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the
knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, 4 by
which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that
through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from
the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. 5 For this
very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, 6 and knowledge
with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, 7 and godliness with
brotherly
affection,
and brotherly affection with love. 8 For if these qualities are yours and
are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the
knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 For whoever lacks these
qualities is so nearsighted that he is blind, having forgotten that he was
cleansed from his former sins. 10 Therefore, brothers, be all the more
diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these
qualities you will never fall. 11 For in this way there
will be richly provided for you an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Application: Consider 2 Peter,
Titus above! Reflect on his grace! Depend
on Christ! He has saved and is training
you! What joy! What effort in grace can you purse to honor Christ in. Purity
