Gospel Meeting - Sunday 27th January 2013

Speaker: Jason Stewart

Reading: 1 Corinthians Ch. 9 vs. 24-27

Topic: Running The Race

Jason spoke on running the Christian race and asked four questions:

1) How can I enter the race?
Just as athletes have to get rid of the rubbish in their lives if they are to compete in the Olympics we too have to get rid of the spiritual rubbish in our lives, which the Bible calls sin. The Bible says, "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." (Romans Ch. 3 v. 23)

2)When should I enter the race?
Now! The Bible says "Behold now is the accepted time, behold now is the day of salvation." (2 Corinthians Ch. 6 v. 2)

3) What if I don't enter the race?
God will be your judge and punish you for your sin. The Bible says, "He that believes on the Son has life, but he that does not believe the Son shall not see life and the wrath of God abides on him." (John Ch 3 v. 36)

4) What are the rewards for entering the race?
God will reward us if we remain faithful to him on earth. Ephesians Ch. 1 v. 3 says "Blessed be the God and Father or our Lord Jesus Christ who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places." God promises us much more than physical blessings but spiritual ones as well including eternal life with Him.