1 Corinthians 9:24-27 – Grace Evangelical Society

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1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Do You Know If You Are Going to Persevere?

November 17, 2022 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, the perseverance of the saints

But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified (1 Cor 9:27). The fifth point of Calvinism is the perseverance of the saints. It says that all whom God has elected will persevere in faith and good works until death. At least

Geezer Olympics Challenges

October 13, 2022 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 1 Timothy 4:8, 2 Timothy 4:6-8

For thirteen years now, I’ve flown into Las Vegas on Saturday, often accompanied by Sharon. I’ve spoken at Upland Bible Church on Sunday morning. Then on Sunday afternoon, I’ve driven over to St. George, UT, where the annual Huntsman World Senior Games are held. (This year was the 35th annual year of competition.) In the

Perseverance in Marathons and in the Ultimate Race

April 5, 2019 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 2 Timothy 2:12, Costly Rewards, Free Salvation

I started training in November. I had hoped to compete in the Cowtown Marathon in Ft. Worth, which I’ve finished three times. But then Sharon was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst that turned out to be cancer. The chemo treatments were such that February 24 was not a good time for us. So, I