Why does the Apostle Paul continue to exert himself, apply himself and dedicate himself to such a level of running a race to win, disciplining his body and eschewing shadow boxing for precise fighting in 1 Corinthians 9:24-27? 

Is it because initial salvation is a free gift of an opportunity akin to a scholarship to attain the diploma of eternal life?  

Is it because Eternal Life is the diploma of Union with God, relationship with God, knowing God, and obeying God per John 17:3, and John 12:50 and John 14:6 and John 10:10?

Is it because Eternal Life is to be "laid hold of" per 1 Tim.6:12,19 and Phil. 2:12?

Is it because that those who participate in the resurrection out from among the dead are blessed and holy per Rev. 20:6 and will not be hurt by the 2nd death? (See also Phil. 3:10-11)



These are all questions that you will probably not be asked in church.  

Why is that? Do they not trust that Paul was anointed by the Holy Spirit when writing his letters to the church at large?

At the end of the day, does it matter that we know Father God and the Son whom He sent? That we do the Father's will in every aspect of our lives? (See Matthew 7:21-23 and Matt.12:47-50)

Why does the Apostle Paul continue to exert himself, apply himself and dedicate himself to such a level of running a race to win, disciplining his body and eschewing shadow boxing for precise fighting in 1 Corinthians 9:24-27? 
Is it because initial salvation is a free gift of an opportunity akin to a scholarship to attain the diploma of eternal life?  
Is it because Eternal Life is the diploma of Union with God, relationship with God, knowing God, and obeying God per John 17:3, and John 12:50 and John 14:6 and John 10:10?
Is it because Eternal Life is to be "laid hold of" per 1 Tim.6:12,19 and Phil. 2:12?
Is it because that those who participate in the resurrection out from among the dead are blessed and holy per Rev. 20:6 and will not be hurt by the 2nd death? (See also Phil. 3:10-11)
 
These are all questions that you will probably not be asked in church.  
Why is that? Do they not trust that Paul was anointed by the Holy Spirit when writing his letters to the church at large?
At the end of the day, does it matter that we know Father God and the Son whom He sent? That we do the Father's will in every aspect of our lives? (See Matthew 7:21-23 and Matt.12:47-50)

A show which challenges church tradition, not with hostility, but with a view to assessing the Biblical validity and viability of what is taught and lived.

Rev. Earl Clampett is a retired attorney, Administrative Law Judge, and Spanish-Speaking Jail Chaplain with the San Diego County Sheriff Dept. He is an ordained minister with a B.A. Degree in Theology, Magna Cum Laude, from Life Bible College. He has authored 3 books: “God’s Got a Problem on His Hands”, “The Blueprint: Is God’s Bible Design Linear or Circular?”, and “Homecoming: How the New Covenant Brings Both Jew and Gentile back to Abba Father.” He recently co-authored and released a 2021 field manual entitled: “Kingdom Calling: A Field Manual for Believers”.

A show which challenges church tradition, not with hostility, but with a view to assessing the Biblical validity and viability of what is taught and lived.
Rev. Earl Clampett is a retired attorney, Administrative Law Judge, and Spanish-Speaking Jail Chaplain with the San Diego County Sheriff Dept. He is an ordained minister with a B.A. Degree in Theology, Magna Cum Laude, from Life Bible College. He has authored 3 books: “God’s Got a Problem on His Hands”, “The Blueprint: Is God’s Bible Design Linear or Circular?”, and “Homecoming: How the New Covenant Brings Both Jew and Gentile back to Abba Father.” He recently co-authored and released a 2021 field manual entitled: “Kingdom Calling: A Field Manual for Believers”.

Advertisement