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I want to be a Christian, because. . . . I want to win the race!

How is a Christian like an athlete? Lesson Text Athletic metaphors help us understand: 1 Cor. 9:23-27 How is a Christian like an athlete?

A Spiritual Athlete Does what he has to do, to win! 1 Cor. 9:24

A Spiritual Athlete Does what he has to do, to win! 1 Cor. 9:24 Gal. 6:7-9

A Spiritual Athlete Doesn’t waste time with unprofitable things! 1 Cor. 9:26

A Spiritual Athlete Doesn’t waste time with unprofitable things! 1 Cor. 9:26 Eph. 5:15-17

A Spiritual Athlete Excercises bodily control! 1 Cor. 9:25, 27

A Spiritual Athlete Excercises bodily control! 1 Cor. 9:25, 27 Matt. 15:18-19

A Spiritual Athlete Knows he can lose the race! 1 Cor. 9:27

A Spiritual Athlete Knows he can lose the race! 1 Cor. 9:27 Phil. 3:7-14

A Spiritual Athlete Will win, if he doesn’t give up! 1 Cor. 9:24-25

A Spiritual Athlete Will win, if he doesn’t give up! 1 Cor. 9:24-25 2 Tim. 4:7-8

A Spiritual Athlete Competes according to the rules! 2 Tim. 2:5

I want to be a Christian, because. . . . I want to win the race!