Running The Race - Philippians 3:12-14

Sermons - Freedom Baptist Church

The Greeks enjoyed many games. Several of these were boxing, discus throwing, and racing. The Christians at Philippi receiving this letter from Paul would have been familiar with the foot races. Paul uses the race to make his point in this passage. The race was set in the stadium. Just as today the runners had to run a specific course and follow the rules so they would not be be disqualified in the race. There was a reward at the end of the race, and each runner was striving from the victory. We must run the race of the Christian life.