Andrei Pavlov - Run the Race Looking Unto Jesus
Summary
Christians are called to run the spiritual race with endurance, fixing their eyes on Jesus rather than being distracted or weighed down by sin and worldly encumbrances. Through the power of the Holy Spirit given under the new covenant, believers must lay aside every hindrance, pursue holiness, and remain faithful to reach the finish line where Jesus Himself will welcome them.
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Speaker: Andrei Pavlov Title: Run the Race Looking Unto Jesus Date: 04/27/2025 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
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