1 Corinthians 9
The passage, as the book quotes it
“Run in such a way that you may win. Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave ...”
What Gene works from here
Where the book teaches it
Questions answered from this passage
- What are the five categories of blessing in time and the four categories of reward in eternity?
- To what does the writer of Hebrews compare the Christian life?
- On what are we to focus as we run our race? What happens if we focus on anything else?
- How would you describe to a friend the way the Christian life resembles a race? What Scriptures would you use to back your claims?
- What are ten principles of physical warfare that can be applied to spiritual warfare?
- What is the spiritual life, and how do we live it?
- Name four categories of reward described in the Bible. Name five kinds of crowns and the reasons for which they will be given.
- What does he mean by “the race set before us”?
- Are believers who have died aware of what is happening on Earth? How do we know?
- What does the Bible mean by the race of life?
- Name at least five things that you know absolutely are the will of God for your life and give biblical references for your answers.
- What does the Bible teach about small things and their significance in God's plan?
- Why is it dangerous for us to harbor fears?
- What are the categories of rewards described in the Bible?
- What does the Bible teach about crowns of righteousness and other eternal rewards?