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Sports Fan (Chpt. 2)
Review from Kalas Book About Apostle Paul
Question | Answer |
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What three sport's participants does Paul use in this chapter for his metaphor? | Wrestlers, Boxers, and Racers |
What made Paul qualified to be an apostle to the Gentiles? | He knew the Gentile urban world. |
In what book of the Bible is Paul's longest single use of a sport's metaphor? | 1 Corinthians |
What is Paul's major point in 1 Corinthians 9:24-27? | Earthly rewards are temporary. Through self-denial and dedication, we can earn a heavenly crown that is forever. |
What are the differences between a medal/crown an athlete wins and the crown for which we strive? | An athlete's reward is temporary. Our reward is eternal. |
What did Paul mean when he claimed his most dangerous opponent was himself? | He was expressing his concern for being a slave of Christ and how it is hard to be a leader for fear that he will fail those who follow him. |