 | Universalism - 1872 - 980 pages
...with rejoicing the divine efforts and struggles of the humblest of earth's children. Seeing, then, we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us never despair when enlisted in a noble cause, but toil on with a brave heart and a manly spirit, however... | |
 | James B. Adamson - Religion - 1989 - 582 pages
...comprehensive Divinity verse, 11:36. Paul's phrase is paralleled, in thought and art, in Heb. 12:1 (NIV): "Let us throw off everything that hinders, and the sin that so easily entangles." So the exhortation in 12:2, resumed at 12: 12, enjoins first peace (v. 14), then holiness (ie, purity)... | |
 | John L. Mason - Christian life - 1990 - 132 pages
...accomplish more than a thousand people with interest alone. In Hebrews 12:1 (NIV) we read: There/ore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses,...run with perseverance the race marked out for us. The more diligently we work, the harder it is to quit. Persistence is a habit; so is quitting. Never... | |
 | Gladys M. Hunt - Religion - 1992 - 54 pages
...lives so that we can keep on running the race? 13. Read aloud verses 2 and 3 as you conclude the study. Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great...run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Between Studies Hebrews 12:1 Part of the discipline in running the race involves your diet. What are... | |
 | Barbara Sorensen, David Allen Sorensen - Religion - 1992 - 132 pages
...the busyness — every time I pause to see the good, I see you, God, and I give thanks. AMEN. DAY 2: Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great...run with perseverance the race marked out for us. HEB. 12:1 PRAYER: Cut away the things that entangle me, Lord, and help me to run life's race unencumbered.... | |
 | John Loftness, C. J. Mahaney - Education - 1992 - 100 pages
...jealous God who will specifically confront anything that affects our passion for him. The Scripture says, "let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles..." (He 12:1). In the next section we will look at some of the more subtle hindrances Christians often... | |
 | Robin Boisvert, C. J. Mahaney - Drama - 1992 - 108 pages
...Hebrews calls for vigorous effort on our part. Notice the language of exertion the writer employs: "Throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles" (vl)..."run with perseverance the race marked out for us" (vl)..."In your struggle against sin" (v.4)...... | |
 | Livingstone - Religion - 1992 - 190 pages
...feet and a light for my path" (Psalm 119:105 NRSvl. His mission for our lite that keeps us directed. "Therefore. since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses. lei us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. and let us run with... | |
 | Ed Dobson - Religion - 1993 - 164 pages
...objective only — to win as many as possible. This same idea is articulated in the letter to the Hebrews. Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great...out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and... | |
 | Richard Alvis Webster - Biography & Autobiography - 1993 - 380 pages
...fight and warfare? That doesn't seem to be what the author is indicating. His next chapter begins: "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great...out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him, endured the cross, scorning its shame,... | |
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Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 
