Winning the Race

How are we exhorted to run the Christian race?BR-ASI9 387.8

“Let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.” Hebrews 12:1, 2.BR-ASI9 387.9

What is said of those who endure?BR-ASI9 387.10

“Behold, we count them happy which endure.” James 5:11. “Blessed is the man that endureth temptation.” James 1:12. “He that endureth to the end shall be saved.” Matthew 10:22.BR-ASI9 387.11

For what glorious event are we bidden patiently to wait?BR-ASI9 387.12

“And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.” 2 Thessalonians 3:5. “Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. . . . Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.” James 5:7, 8.BR-ASI9 387.13

What will be one characteristic of the remnant church?BR-ASI9 387.14

“Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.” Revelation 14:12.BR-ASI9 387.15

What should be the language of every heart?BR-ASI9 387.16

“I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in His word do I hope.” Psalm 130:5.BR-ASI9 387.17

When Christ comes, what will His people say?BR-ASI9 387.18

“And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He will save us: this is the Lord; we have waited for Him, we will be glad and rejoice in His salvation.” Isaiah 25:9.BR-ASI9 387.19