This document outlines the need for clear goals and discipline in spiritual training and growth. It notes that while athletes train for prizes that fade away, Christians train for eternal rewards. However, many believers have been Christians for a long time yet still require spiritual "milk" rather than "solid food". True spiritual maturity only comes through dedicated training to distinguish right from wrong. The document encourages finding strength from trusting in God to continue growing in faith and endurance.

1. WE WILL FAIL
WITHOUT A CLEAR
GOAL

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3. 1 Corinthians 9:25
All athletes are disciplined
in their training. They do it
to win a prize that will fade
away, but we do it for an
eternal prize.

4. Hebrews 5:11-14(NLT)
11 There is much more we would like to say about
this, but it is difficult to explain, especially since
you are spiritually dull and don’t seem to listen.
12 You have been believers so long now that you
ought to be teaching others. Instead, you need
someone to teach you again the basic things about
God’s word. You are like babies who need milk and
cannot eat solid food.
13 For someone who lives on milk is still an infant
and doesn’t know how to do what is right.
14 Solid food is for those who are mature, who
through training have the skill to recognize the
difference between RIGHT and WRONG.

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7. Isaiah 40:31(NLT)
But those who trust in the Lord
will find new strength.
They will soar high on wings
like eagles.
They will run and not grow
weary.
They will walk and not faint.

9. Man must respond 9 ways:

10. The 23 Saviors of the Bible
Hear: (Words) Rom 10:14-17; Isa 55:3
1.Faith: (Believe) Rom 5:1; John 3:16; Acts 16:31
2.Repent: Lk 13:3; 2 Corinthians 7:10; Acts 17:30
3.Confess: Mt 10:32-33; Rom 10:9-10;
4.Baptism: 1 Peter 3:21; Mk 16:16; Acts 2:38
5.Works: James 2:24; 1 Jn 3:24; Jn 6:28-29
6.Obedience: Hebrews 5:8-9
7.Endurance: Matthew10:22; Rev 2:10
8.Ourselves: Acts 2:40

11. God has provided 14 things:

12. The 23 Saviors of the Bible
Father: Isa 12:2; Tit 3:4-5; Rom 6:23; 8:33; 1 Ti 4:10; Eph 3:8-11
1.Son: Mt 1:21; 1 Ti 1:15; Heb 5:8-9; Lk 19:10
2.Holy Spirit: 1 Cor 6:11; Jn 14:26; 16:7-13; Eph 6:17
3.Grace: Acts 15:11; Rom 3:24; Eph 2:8-9; Tit 2:11-12
4.Love: Jn 3:16; 1 Jn 4:7
5.Mercy: Tit 3:5
6.Hope: Rom 8:24; Tit 1:2
7.Life of Christ: Rom 5:10
8.Cross: 1 Cor 1:18; Gal 6:14
9.Blood: 1 Jn 1:7; Rom 5:8-9; Eph 1:7,13-14; Heb 9:22; 1 Pe 1:18
10.Name of Christ: Jn 20:30-31; Acts 4:10-12; 10:43
11.Bible: (Gospel) Rom 1:16-17; Jas 1:21; 1 Cor 15:1-4; 1 Pe 1:23
12.Ministers/Messengers: 1 Cor 1:21; Mk 16:15; 2 Th 2:14
13.Truth: John 8:32; 2 Thess 2:10