Note 15 at Gal. 5:7: Paul relates the Christian experience to a race (1 Cor. 9:24-25). The Galatians had begun the race well, then suddenly the Judaizers gained their attention and caused them to be hindered. We cannot finish the race by legalism and self-effort. Faith is the only thing that will enable us to cross the finish line (2 Tim. 4:7).