Christianity: Endurance in the Marathon of Faith

Christianity is likened to a marathon, requiring endurance and faithfulness. Drawing lessons from biblical examples, it emphasizes persisting in the face of challenges and remaining faithful until the end. Key practices include regular Bible reading, attending worship services, prayer, and learning from the faithful. The journey of faith demands commitment and closeness to God, especially in times of persecution.

• Christianity
• Faith
• Endurance
• Bible Study
• Perseverance

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1. Christianity is a Marathon, not a Sprint Sunday PM, May 1, 2022

2. Christianity is a Marathon, not a Sprint 1 Corinthians 9:24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it .

3. Christianity is a Marathon, not a Sprint The Parable of the Sower is an excellent example of how persistence is required in the life of a Christian. Matthew 13:3-7 records 3 out of the 4 places where seeds were sown that did not produce crops for the harvest. Matthew 13:4 Matthew 13:5-6 The seeds that fell on stony places. Matthew 13:7 The seeds that fell among thorns. The seeds that fell by the wayside.

4. Christianity is a Marathon, not a Sprint Examples of those who were faithful unto death: 1)Moses 2)Apostle Paul 3)Elijah (Deuteronomy 34:1-9) (2 Timothy 4:6-8) (2 Kings 2:9-11)

5. Christianity is a Marathon, not a Sprint Examples of those who were not faithful unto death: 1)Demas (Col.4:14; Philemon 1:24; 2 Tim. 4:10) 2)King Saul (1 Sam. 28:8-19, 31:1-5) 3)Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1-10)

6. Christianity is a Marathon, not a Sprint Success only comes to those who complete a race, or finish a worthwhile goal. Hebrews 3:14-19 1 Corinthians 9:27 Revelation 2:10

7. Christianity is a Marathon, not a Sprint So how do we remain faithful? 1)Read our Bibles regularly - 2 Timothy 3:16-17 2)Attend worship services regularly - Heb. 10:24-25 3)Pray to God regularly - 1 Thess. 5:17; James 5:16 4)Remember the examples of the faithful - Heb. 11:4-12,17-36

8. Christianity is a Marathon, not a Sprint Key takeaways: 1)Christianity demands endurance, and faithfulness until death, even if it causes our death. The book of Revelations records words intended to comfort persecuted Christians, some of whom were being put to death for the cause of Christ. 2)We remain faithful by remaining close to God and His word, and through prayer and encouragement from faithful brethren.

9. Christianity is a Marathon, not a Sprint Key takeaways: 3) or completing the goal produces a reward. Heaven will only be achieved by finishing the faithful life of a Christian. 4) We must diligently guard against apostasy: A)Through a root of bitterness - B)By not entering into the rest - C)By loving this present world - D)By following a different gospel Gal. 1:6-9 E)By not growing spiritually - In nearly all endeavors of life, only finishing the race Hebrews 12:5 Hebrews 4:1 2 Tim. 4:10 (Demas) 2 Pet. 1:5-11

10. Christianity is a Marathon, not a Sprint Key takeaways: 5) Heaven will be well worth enduring to the end.