This document is a summary of a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on May 20, 2018. The sermon discusses the Judgment Seat of Christ mentioned in 2 Corinthians 5:9-10, where believers will give an account of their actions during their lifetime and receive rewards. It describes the different crowns or rewards believers can receive for acts of evangelism, faithfulness, shepherding others, self-discipline, and perseverance. While salvation is a free gift, believers are motivated to live holy lives out of love for God knowing they will one day give an account before the Judgment Seat of Christ.
This document contains the text of a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on rewards in heaven. The sermon discusses that believers will appear before the judgment seat of Christ after the rapture to receive rewards for their works during their lifetime according to what they have done, whether good or bad. It outlines five special crowns or rewards that believers can receive for outstanding service, including evangelism, expectation of Christ's return, discipling others, discipline in competing for the prize, and enduring trials. Other rewards mentioned are heavenly treasures, commendation from God, and promises to overcomers in Revelation such as eating from the tree of life.
The document summarizes a sermon on Hebrews 6 that addresses believers who were being persecuted and tempted to renounce Christianity. It discusses key themes of Hebrews such as encouragement to remain strong in faith. It explains the pattern of salvation as justification, sanctification, and glorification. It asserts that while salvation cannot be lost, believers can lose heavenly rewards for lack of fruitfulness and endurance. The sermon warns believers to press on to maturity to inherit God's promises of rewards rather than face judgment for falling away.
The document discusses Noah's life and work in changing his corrupt age by building the ark according to God's instructions. It says Noah found grace in God's sight and walked with God by faith. Building the ark typifies building up Christ in our experience and the corporate Christ. Following Noah's example, we can work out our own salvation from today's evil generation and help usher in a new age by building the church. Baptism signifies being saved from judgment and separated from the old life into a resurrection life.
- The document is a summary of a sermon given on Hebrews 6 addressing whether believers will receive rewards, or stars, in their crown in heaven.
- It discusses justification, sanctification, and glorification as the pattern of salvation and argues that while salvation is secure, believers can lose potential heavenly rewards if they are not fruitful or endure faithfully.
- The Judgment Seat of Christ is mentioned as the time when believers' works will be tested and their rewards determined, not their salvation. Crowns and treasures are discussed as some of the potential rewards.
BELIEVING A BETTER ME AND A BETTER LIFE IN 2016Stanley Tan
1. The document discusses how to choose goals to become a better person in 2016. It emphasizes identifying specific, measurable, attainable, and time-bound goals in areas like exercise, weight, attitude, habits, work, finances, and ministry.
2. It recommends committing goals to God in prayer, sharing them with others for accountability, and disciplining oneself through God's grace to focus on achieving the goals.
3. The document also suggests reminding others of their goals, and declaring goals in prayer with thanksgiving and faith that they will be achieved. The overall aim is to envision the improved self one can become by the end of the year.
(Genesis 32:22-32) Jacob wrestles all night with a stranger - this marks a turning point in Jacob’s life! what lessons did Jacob learn? What lessons can we learn? (these lessons can change your life as well) — AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF - 1/15/2017
http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/sermons/2017-sermons.html
This document contains the text of a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on rewards in heaven. The sermon discusses that believers will appear before the judgment seat of Christ after the rapture to receive rewards for their works during their lifetime according to what they have done, whether good or bad. It outlines five special crowns or rewards that believers can receive for outstanding service, including evangelism, expectation of Christ's return, discipling others, discipline in competing for the prize, and enduring trials. Other rewards mentioned are heavenly treasures, commendation from God, and promises to overcomers in Revelation such as eating from the tree of life.
The document summarizes a sermon on Hebrews 6 that addresses believers who were being persecuted and tempted to renounce Christianity. It discusses key themes of Hebrews such as encouragement to remain strong in faith. It explains the pattern of salvation as justification, sanctification, and glorification. It asserts that while salvation cannot be lost, believers can lose heavenly rewards for lack of fruitfulness and endurance. The sermon warns believers to press on to maturity to inherit God's promises of rewards rather than face judgment for falling away.
The document discusses Noah's life and work in changing his corrupt age by building the ark according to God's instructions. It says Noah found grace in God's sight and walked with God by faith. Building the ark typifies building up Christ in our experience and the corporate Christ. Following Noah's example, we can work out our own salvation from today's evil generation and help usher in a new age by building the church. Baptism signifies being saved from judgment and separated from the old life into a resurrection life.
- The document is a summary of a sermon given on Hebrews 6 addressing whether believers will receive rewards, or stars, in their crown in heaven.
- It discusses justification, sanctification, and glorification as the pattern of salvation and argues that while salvation is secure, believers can lose potential heavenly rewards if they are not fruitful or endure faithfully.
- The Judgment Seat of Christ is mentioned as the time when believers' works will be tested and their rewards determined, not their salvation. Crowns and treasures are discussed as some of the potential rewards.
BELIEVING A BETTER ME AND A BETTER LIFE IN 2016Stanley Tan
1. The document discusses how to choose goals to become a better person in 2016. It emphasizes identifying specific, measurable, attainable, and time-bound goals in areas like exercise, weight, attitude, habits, work, finances, and ministry.
2. It recommends committing goals to God in prayer, sharing them with others for accountability, and disciplining oneself through God's grace to focus on achieving the goals.
3. The document also suggests reminding others of their goals, and declaring goals in prayer with thanksgiving and faith that they will be achieved. The overall aim is to envision the improved self one can become by the end of the year.
(Genesis 32:22-32) Jacob wrestles all night with a stranger - this marks a turning point in Jacob’s life! what lessons did Jacob learn? What lessons can we learn? (these lessons can change your life as well) — AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF - 1/15/2017
http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/sermons/2017-sermons.html
GOD MAKES ALL THINGS BEAUTIFUL IN HIS TIMEStanley Tan
This document discusses God's timing in all things according to Ecclesiastes 3. It notes that God has made everything beautiful in its proper time. While people toil, God has set eternity in their hearts, yet they cannot understand God's plans from beginning to end. The best thing is for people to be happy and do good while alive. Overall, the document conveys that God has perfect timing for all things and people should trust in His plans rather than focus on short-term troubles or toil.
This document contains a summary of the book of Colossians from a church sermon. It outlines the key themes and teachings in the book, including:
1. Christ's supremacy over all creation and sufficiency for salvation.
2. Warnings about false teachings that diminish Christ, such as Gnosticism and legalism.
3. Exhortations on how to "live for Jesus" by setting one's mind on heavenly things, putting to death sinful earthly desires and speech, and demonstrating Christ-like character.
The document discusses the different crowns that believers can receive as rewards from God. It explains that there are five crowns promised: the crown of righteousness, the crown of rejoicing, the crown of glory, the crown of life, and the incorruptible crown. These crowns will be given by Jesus Christ to believers who faithfully serve Him through running the race of life, fighting the good fight of faith, shepherding God's flock, remaining faithful unto death, and overcoming trials through faith. The crowns will be awarded to believers at the Judgment Seat of Christ after the rapture as rewards for their good works and spiritual victories during their lifetime on earth.
1. Noah found favor in God's eyes because he was righteous and walked with God, in contrast to the widespread wickedness and evil of others during that time.
2. To attract God's favor, one must have an intimate relationship with God through faith, manifest God's character as Noah did through integrity even when others were corrupt, and walk according to God's will as Noah tried to conduct his affairs according to God's will.
3. Walking with God through faith, righteousness, and obedience to His will allows one to gain God's approval and receive His divine kindness and blessings.
5 steps to complete salvation creflo a. dollar, jr TrueProphet
This document outlines the five steps to complete salvation according to Creflo A. Dollar Jr. It introduces the concept that salvation is a process that begins with accepting Jesus Christ as your savior and continues with living a life that is pleasing to God. It discusses the biblical basis for salvation through confessing with your mouth and believing in your heart. It also emphasizes that salvation is not just about being a good person, but about following God's commandments and living righteously through Him. The five steps to salvation presented are: 1) Realize you are a sinner 2) Repentance 3) Confession 4) The Sinner's Prayer 5) Water baptism and baptism of the Holy Spirit.
The document provides information about salvation from a Bible study perspective. It defines salvation as redemption from sin, explains that it is a free gift from God through faith in Jesus, and notes several Bible verses supporting this. It discusses that salvation cannot be lost or earned through works, but is maintained by God's power. It emphasizes that people have free will to accept or reject God's gift of salvation.
The document outlines God's plan of salvation according to scripture as involving five steps: 1) Hearing the word of God, 2) Believing in Jesus, 3) Repenting of sins, 4) Confessing faith in Jesus, and 5) Being baptized for the remission of sins. It emphasizes that while people have come up with many plans of salvation, there is only one plan given by God in the Bible. It encourages examining whether one has truly obeyed God's biblical plan of salvation or been deceived by human-made plans.
The document discusses how believers should respond to Jesus' promised return. It addresses three common questions about His timing and summarizes that we are not told the exact date, but should: 1) joyfully anticipate His coming and not lose heart in current troubles, 2) eagerly wait while continuing our work of witnessing and encouraging one another, and 3) maintain our faith and testimony until He returns as we have been commanded.
The Significance of Being A Christian - A Person RebornRick Peterson
A Person Reborn is the first in a series of lessons on, "The Significance of Being A Christian." I found the outlines for this series of lessons at: http://executableoutlines.com/sig.htm
1) When believers die, their souls go to Paradise in Heaven to await the resurrection. Unbelievers go to Hades.
2) At the rapture, living believers will rise to meet Christ in the air and be with him forever in Paradise.
3) After the rapture, believers will participate in the Judgment Seat of Christ where they will be rewarded based on their deeds. Rewards include crowns.
The document is a message from Ps Phua Seng Tiong for the Sungai Way-Subang Methodist Church on November 1, 2015. It discusses the importance of having a relationship with God, reflecting on scripture together, and responding to God's call through serving together as the church. Key verses cited encourage being strong in faith through knowing God and using all abilities to do God's work.
Sermon living abundantly john 15 1-17 (14-07-06)SSMC
1. The document discusses living abundantly through remaining connected to Jesus, who is described as the true vine. It emphasizes abiding or continuously remaining in Christ to bear fruit.
2. It explains how God intends for people to be fruitful and has provided everything needed through connecting to Christ, but individuals must remain connected through obeying God to bear fruit.
3. Failure to remain connected to Christ leads to withering and unfruitfulness, while abiding in Christ through obeying his commands results in bearing much fruit and experiencing abundant life.
A sermon that talks about the importance of spiritual growth.
This presentation teaches that spiritual maturity and growth must be a priority of a Christian.
This document summarizes the founding and history of the SSMC church. It describes how the church was planted in the 1960s from Trinity Methodist Church in PJ, beginning as a bible study group meeting in a residence. It grew through visitation and invitation. The church is founded on the Word of God and places importance on biblical inspiration, inerrancy, and authority. Worship is also fundamental, focusing on worshipping the Father in spirit and truth through songs, psalms, and hymns. The document recounts the church's movements to new locations over the decades and credits God's faithfulness through the song "Ebenezer". An upcoming event will provide a narrative session for members to learn directly from
The document discusses the importance of obedience to God. It provides examples from the Bible of people who were obedient to God, such as Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Joshua. God rewards those who obey Him wholeheartedly and fully. The Holy Spirit wants believers to obey God in this way. True obedience involves obeying with one's whole heart and fully following all of God's commands without exception. Being obedient to God results in blessings like peace, joy, spiritual growth, and eternal rewards.
STEPS TO CHRIST - AN INSPIRED LIFESAVER
This presentation will assure you that Christ is able to meet the needs of your soul.
The book will guide you after righteousness and holiness of character.
It reveals to you the secret of victory through the saving grace of your Redeemer.
You'll Learn to trust in God's love and His power to save and restore His image in you. The Spirit of God is pleading with you to seek for those things that alone can give you peace and rest - the grace of Christ and the joy of holiness. Give to Christ your guilt and fear today. He can satisfy the craving of your heart. Believe the Son of God. He will receive you.
His hand is stretched out still. Why wait longer?
Find out more - https://www.upliftingchrist.net
This document discusses the fear of God based on passages from the Old and New Testaments. It defines the fear of God as worshipping and serving God alone. It explores how encountering God leads to fearing him, and how both positive and negative circumstances can cultivate fear of God. Fear of God is characterized by making right choices, and has benefits like long life. The document urges continuing to work out salvation with fear and trembling, using fear of God as motivation for ministry and persuading others. It concludes that fearing God by keeping his commandments is the duty of all people.
March 13 2016- Sunday Message - Curses and blessings at the CrossCatherine Lirio
The document discusses curses and blessings at the cross of Jesus. It states that:
1) Curses in one's life are broken at the cross as Jesus became a curse for us, redeeming us from the curse of the law. It lists various reasons people can be cursed, such as disobedience, idolatry, injustice.
2) Blessings are released through the cross as Jesus enables us to receive the promises and blessings given to Abraham by faith. This includes the promise of the Holy Spirit.
3) We must come to the cross with repentance when curses persist or try to re-enter our lives through sin. Through the cross, all powers that curse or claim ownership over
May 24.2015 THE TIME OF TESTING IS THE TIME OF BLESSING - Sunday Message b...Catherine Lirio
This document discusses how God uses tests to strengthen believers' faith and obedience. It provides several Bible verses that portray tests as a way for God to humble people, prove their love and fear of Him, and know what is in their hearts. Tests are meant to produce endurance, maturity, and blessing for those who endure and obey God through them. While challenging, tests from God should be viewed as gifts to strengthen faith rather than causes for fear or discouragement. Having strong faith, prayer, and purpose can help people withstand tests and be "tested and approved."
After providing context about the church service and referencing scripture, the document summarizes Paul's teaching in 2 Corinthians 5:1-8 about what happens to believers after death. It states that:
A) After death, believers are immediately in the presence of the Lord in heaven.
B) Believers consciously enjoy the life of heaven after death until the Rapture.
C) Between death and the Rapture, believers anticipate being reunited with their resurrected bodies.
The document then offers ways for believers to face death with confidence, noting that God has prepared them and given promises of eternal life in Christ.
This document contains notes from a Sunday school lesson on Philippians 3:20-21 about citizenship in heaven and the transformation of the body. It discusses the order of end times events including the rapture, glorification of believers, and the Bema Seat judgment. Believers will be rewarded for their works, deeds, and faithfulness on earth at the Bema Seat. Both rewards and losses are possible depending on one's obedience to God and good works done in His name. Works done with the right motives please God and lead to eternal rewards, though salvation is by grace alone.
GOD MAKES ALL THINGS BEAUTIFUL IN HIS TIMEStanley Tan
This document discusses God's timing in all things according to Ecclesiastes 3. It notes that God has made everything beautiful in its proper time. While people toil, God has set eternity in their hearts, yet they cannot understand God's plans from beginning to end. The best thing is for people to be happy and do good while alive. Overall, the document conveys that God has perfect timing for all things and people should trust in His plans rather than focus on short-term troubles or toil.
This document contains a summary of the book of Colossians from a church sermon. It outlines the key themes and teachings in the book, including:
1. Christ's supremacy over all creation and sufficiency for salvation.
2. Warnings about false teachings that diminish Christ, such as Gnosticism and legalism.
3. Exhortations on how to "live for Jesus" by setting one's mind on heavenly things, putting to death sinful earthly desires and speech, and demonstrating Christ-like character.
The document discusses the different crowns that believers can receive as rewards from God. It explains that there are five crowns promised: the crown of righteousness, the crown of rejoicing, the crown of glory, the crown of life, and the incorruptible crown. These crowns will be given by Jesus Christ to believers who faithfully serve Him through running the race of life, fighting the good fight of faith, shepherding God's flock, remaining faithful unto death, and overcoming trials through faith. The crowns will be awarded to believers at the Judgment Seat of Christ after the rapture as rewards for their good works and spiritual victories during their lifetime on earth.
1. Noah found favor in God's eyes because he was righteous and walked with God, in contrast to the widespread wickedness and evil of others during that time.
2. To attract God's favor, one must have an intimate relationship with God through faith, manifest God's character as Noah did through integrity even when others were corrupt, and walk according to God's will as Noah tried to conduct his affairs according to God's will.
3. Walking with God through faith, righteousness, and obedience to His will allows one to gain God's approval and receive His divine kindness and blessings.
5 steps to complete salvation creflo a. dollar, jr TrueProphet
This document outlines the five steps to complete salvation according to Creflo A. Dollar Jr. It introduces the concept that salvation is a process that begins with accepting Jesus Christ as your savior and continues with living a life that is pleasing to God. It discusses the biblical basis for salvation through confessing with your mouth and believing in your heart. It also emphasizes that salvation is not just about being a good person, but about following God's commandments and living righteously through Him. The five steps to salvation presented are: 1) Realize you are a sinner 2) Repentance 3) Confession 4) The Sinner's Prayer 5) Water baptism and baptism of the Holy Spirit.
The document provides information about salvation from a Bible study perspective. It defines salvation as redemption from sin, explains that it is a free gift from God through faith in Jesus, and notes several Bible verses supporting this. It discusses that salvation cannot be lost or earned through works, but is maintained by God's power. It emphasizes that people have free will to accept or reject God's gift of salvation.
The document outlines God's plan of salvation according to scripture as involving five steps: 1) Hearing the word of God, 2) Believing in Jesus, 3) Repenting of sins, 4) Confessing faith in Jesus, and 5) Being baptized for the remission of sins. It emphasizes that while people have come up with many plans of salvation, there is only one plan given by God in the Bible. It encourages examining whether one has truly obeyed God's biblical plan of salvation or been deceived by human-made plans.
The document discusses how believers should respond to Jesus' promised return. It addresses three common questions about His timing and summarizes that we are not told the exact date, but should: 1) joyfully anticipate His coming and not lose heart in current troubles, 2) eagerly wait while continuing our work of witnessing and encouraging one another, and 3) maintain our faith and testimony until He returns as we have been commanded.
The Significance of Being A Christian - A Person RebornRick Peterson
A Person Reborn is the first in a series of lessons on, "The Significance of Being A Christian." I found the outlines for this series of lessons at: http://executableoutlines.com/sig.htm
1) When believers die, their souls go to Paradise in Heaven to await the resurrection. Unbelievers go to Hades.
2) At the rapture, living believers will rise to meet Christ in the air and be with him forever in Paradise.
3) After the rapture, believers will participate in the Judgment Seat of Christ where they will be rewarded based on their deeds. Rewards include crowns.
The document is a message from Ps Phua Seng Tiong for the Sungai Way-Subang Methodist Church on November 1, 2015. It discusses the importance of having a relationship with God, reflecting on scripture together, and responding to God's call through serving together as the church. Key verses cited encourage being strong in faith through knowing God and using all abilities to do God's work.
Sermon living abundantly john 15 1-17 (14-07-06)SSMC
1. The document discusses living abundantly through remaining connected to Jesus, who is described as the true vine. It emphasizes abiding or continuously remaining in Christ to bear fruit.
2. It explains how God intends for people to be fruitful and has provided everything needed through connecting to Christ, but individuals must remain connected through obeying God to bear fruit.
3. Failure to remain connected to Christ leads to withering and unfruitfulness, while abiding in Christ through obeying his commands results in bearing much fruit and experiencing abundant life.
A sermon that talks about the importance of spiritual growth.
This presentation teaches that spiritual maturity and growth must be a priority of a Christian.
This document summarizes the founding and history of the SSMC church. It describes how the church was planted in the 1960s from Trinity Methodist Church in PJ, beginning as a bible study group meeting in a residence. It grew through visitation and invitation. The church is founded on the Word of God and places importance on biblical inspiration, inerrancy, and authority. Worship is also fundamental, focusing on worshipping the Father in spirit and truth through songs, psalms, and hymns. The document recounts the church's movements to new locations over the decades and credits God's faithfulness through the song "Ebenezer". An upcoming event will provide a narrative session for members to learn directly from
The document discusses the importance of obedience to God. It provides examples from the Bible of people who were obedient to God, such as Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Joshua. God rewards those who obey Him wholeheartedly and fully. The Holy Spirit wants believers to obey God in this way. True obedience involves obeying with one's whole heart and fully following all of God's commands without exception. Being obedient to God results in blessings like peace, joy, spiritual growth, and eternal rewards.
STEPS TO CHRIST - AN INSPIRED LIFESAVER
This presentation will assure you that Christ is able to meet the needs of your soul.
The book will guide you after righteousness and holiness of character.
It reveals to you the secret of victory through the saving grace of your Redeemer.
You'll Learn to trust in God's love and His power to save and restore His image in you. The Spirit of God is pleading with you to seek for those things that alone can give you peace and rest - the grace of Christ and the joy of holiness. Give to Christ your guilt and fear today. He can satisfy the craving of your heart. Believe the Son of God. He will receive you.
His hand is stretched out still. Why wait longer?
Find out more - https://www.upliftingchrist.net
This document discusses the fear of God based on passages from the Old and New Testaments. It defines the fear of God as worshipping and serving God alone. It explores how encountering God leads to fearing him, and how both positive and negative circumstances can cultivate fear of God. Fear of God is characterized by making right choices, and has benefits like long life. The document urges continuing to work out salvation with fear and trembling, using fear of God as motivation for ministry and persuading others. It concludes that fearing God by keeping his commandments is the duty of all people.
March 13 2016- Sunday Message - Curses and blessings at the CrossCatherine Lirio
The document discusses curses and blessings at the cross of Jesus. It states that:
1) Curses in one's life are broken at the cross as Jesus became a curse for us, redeeming us from the curse of the law. It lists various reasons people can be cursed, such as disobedience, idolatry, injustice.
2) Blessings are released through the cross as Jesus enables us to receive the promises and blessings given to Abraham by faith. This includes the promise of the Holy Spirit.
3) We must come to the cross with repentance when curses persist or try to re-enter our lives through sin. Through the cross, all powers that curse or claim ownership over
May 24.2015 THE TIME OF TESTING IS THE TIME OF BLESSING - Sunday Message b...Catherine Lirio
This document discusses how God uses tests to strengthen believers' faith and obedience. It provides several Bible verses that portray tests as a way for God to humble people, prove their love and fear of Him, and know what is in their hearts. Tests are meant to produce endurance, maturity, and blessing for those who endure and obey God through them. While challenging, tests from God should be viewed as gifts to strengthen faith rather than causes for fear or discouragement. Having strong faith, prayer, and purpose can help people withstand tests and be "tested and approved."
After providing context about the church service and referencing scripture, the document summarizes Paul's teaching in 2 Corinthians 5:1-8 about what happens to believers after death. It states that:
A) After death, believers are immediately in the presence of the Lord in heaven.
B) Believers consciously enjoy the life of heaven after death until the Rapture.
C) Between death and the Rapture, believers anticipate being reunited with their resurrected bodies.
The document then offers ways for believers to face death with confidence, noting that God has prepared them and given promises of eternal life in Christ.
This document contains notes from a Sunday school lesson on Philippians 3:20-21 about citizenship in heaven and the transformation of the body. It discusses the order of end times events including the rapture, glorification of believers, and the Bema Seat judgment. Believers will be rewarded for their works, deeds, and faithfulness on earth at the Bema Seat. Both rewards and losses are possible depending on one's obedience to God and good works done in His name. Works done with the right motives please God and lead to eternal rewards, though salvation is by grace alone.
After death, believers are immediately in heaven and consciously enjoy life with the Lord. Specifically:
1) Believers' souls are at home with the Lord after death, awaiting the resurrection of their bodies.
2) In heaven, believers consciously experience joy in praising God, without suffering, and would not return to earth even if given the chance.
3) Believers do not receive their resurrected bodies until the rapture but exist as souls in heaven in a spiritual form similar to angels.
This document discusses the difference between standing (position) and state (walk) for Christians, and the biblical concept of rewards for believers. It notes that standing refers to one's spiritual position in Christ, which cannot be changed, while state refers to one's earthly walk which can vary. It outlines six points about rewards: 1) They are an inescapable biblical fact, 2) Rewards will provide infinite compensation, 3) Believers will be accountable individually for their works, 4) Examination of works will occur at Christ's return, 5) Rewards can be lost through unfaithfulness, and 6) Rewards should motivate Christians to faithful service.
Bema Judgment from Willmington Guide to the BibleBerean Guide
The bema judgment is not about determining salvation, but about evaluating believers' works and stewardship since salvation. Believers will give an account for how they used their gifts, treated others, exercised authority, spent money, suffered for Christ, spent time, ran their race, controlled their sin nature, and witnessed to souls. Works will be tested and classified as gold, silver, precious stones (worthy), or wood, hay, stubble (worthless). Rewards in heaven will be based on faithful stewardship and productivity for the kingdom.
This document is a sermon about rewards that Christians may receive in heaven. It discusses five crowns or rewards that are mentioned in the Bible: 1) the incorruptible crown, 2) the crown of rejoicing, 3) the crown of life, 4) the crown of righteousness, and 5) the crown of glory. Each crown is earned by enduring trials, winning souls for Christ, remaining faithful until death, serving God faithfully, and faithfully shepherding others, respectively. The sermon encourages Christians to focus on storing up rewards in heaven rather than earthly pleasures by being obedient to God.
The document discusses the importance of vision and how it is a product of purpose that demands change and focuses on the future. It also discusses how Jesus spoke of being glorified and producing many seeds through death. Finally, it discusses having confidence in God while in the body and longing to be with him after being clothed in heaven.
The document discusses the concept of rewards in heaven and being judged for one's deeds at the Judgement Seat of Christ. It provides biblical references to support the ideas that believers will be judged for their works and rewarded based on their faithfulness and service to God. Believers are encouraged to focus on living for God to store up treasures in heaven and receive greater rewards and responsibilities.
The document discusses views on heaven and the end times. It provides 10 truths about heaven from biblical passages, including that heaven is a place with no death, suffering, sin or impurity. God himself will be present in glory. People from all nations will be there in worship. Mansions have been prepared. Qualification for heaven is forgiveness, not goodness, as forgiveness is received through faith in Jesus Christ who died for sins and offers eternal life. Sin requires punishment that Jesus provided on the cross.
1) Peter writes to encourage Christians experiencing suffering and persecution to remain faithful to God. He exhorts church elders to shepherd their flocks willingly and without greed.
2) Peter describes Satan as a roaring lion seeking to devour believers, but urges Christians to resist him through steadfast faith. Suffering is temporary but will result in eternal glory.
3) He promises that God will restore, strengthen, and establish believers after they have endured hardship for a time. All suffering is meaningful and prepares Christians for greater rewards in heaven.
1) The document is a Sunday school lesson about rewards Christians can receive for their works and faithfulness. It discusses five crowns that may be earned: the incorruptible crown, crown of rejoicing, crown of life, crown of righteousness, and crown of glory.
2) It emphasizes that God rewards believers for enduring trials, remaining faithful, using their gifts to serve others, and living godly lives. Good works done in faithfulness to God will be rewarded while works done out of selfish motives will have no reward.
3) At the judgment seat of Christ, believers' works will be evaluated and they will receive praise or loss of reward depending on the eternal value and quality of their works determined
The document discusses Christian's journey in Pilgrim's Progress and gaining a deeper understanding of justification and atonement. It notes that when Christian arrives at the Palace Beautiful, he has a new and profound comprehension of concepts like redemption, propitiation, and sanctification from passages like Romans and Ephesians. This suggests Christian now fully grasps that his righteousness comes not from works but through faith in Christ alone, who paid the price for sin through his atoning sacrifice.
The document discusses what the Bible says about life after death based on several scripture passages. It provides the following key points:
1) When believers die, they go to Paradise in Heaven to await resurrection and be in God's presence. Unbelievers go to Hades to await judgment.
2) At the rapture, believers who have died will resurrect first, then living believers will be caught up to meet God in the air and spend eternity with Him.
3) After the rapture, believers will go through the Judgment Seat of Christ to receive rewards based on their deeds, but will not be judged for sins since Jesus paid for them.
4) Heaven includes
The document discusses what the Bible says about life after death based on several scripture passages. It provides the following key points:
1) When believers die, they go to Paradise in Heaven to await resurrection and be in God's presence. Unbelievers go to Hades to await judgment.
2) At the rapture, believers who have died will resurrect first, then living believers will be caught up to meet God in the air and spend eternity with Him.
3) After the rapture, believers will go through the Judgment Seat of Christ to receive rewards based on their deeds, but will not be judged for sins since Jesus paid for them.
4) Heaven will
The document discusses what the Bible says about life after death based on several scripture passages. It provides the following key points:
1. When believers die, they go to Paradise/heaven to await resurrection. Unbelievers go to Hades.
2. At the rapture, believers will be resurrected and taken up to heaven to escape end times tribulation.
3. In heaven, there will be a judgment seat of Christ where believers are rewarded based on their deeds, followed by an eternal heavenly banquet/feast.
4. Believers will return to earth with Christ to reign for 1000 years, then face no further judgment having been saved by Christ.
The document discusses what the Bible says about life after death and heaven. It provides several key points:
1) When believers die, they go to Paradise in heaven to await resurrection. Unbelievers go to Hades.
2) At the rapture, believers who have died will resurrect first, then living believers will be caught up to meet God in the air.
3) After the rapture occurs, believers will attend the Judgment Seat of Christ to receive rewards based on their deeds while on earth. Believers will not be judged for sins.
4) Heaven will begin with a marriage feast/banquet for all believers with the Lord, involving things like aged
The document discusses what the Bible says about life after death and heaven. It provides several key points:
1) When believers die, they go to Paradise in heaven to await resurrection. Unbelievers go to Hades.
2) At the rapture, believers who have died will resurrect first, then living believers will be caught up to meet God in the air.
3) After the rapture is the Judgment Seat of Christ, where believers will be judged for rewards based on their deeds while alive. Believers can receive several heavenly crowns.
4) Heaven will begin with a marriage feast/banquet for all believers with the Lamb (Jesus Christ).
Brief discussion about the Third Heaven. Who are in the Third Heaven. Ministry of angels. Our place in heaven.
Final meeting of the Heavens and its hosts seminar.
This document presents several Bible passages about enduring trials and hardships in this life, as well as the hope of eternal life. It contrasts the troubles of this world with the promise of heaven, where there will be no more suffering, death or sorrow. Several passages warn that those who are unprepared or unrighteous will face eternal punishment, while the righteous will receive eternal life and rest from their labors. The document encourages preparing for heaven by living as a child of God.
Similar to 05-20-18, 2 Corinthians 5;9-10, Rewards in Heaven (20)
The document discusses prophecies from Isaiah about God restoring the heavens and earth and creating a new Jerusalem without weeping or crying. It then discusses passages from the New Testament about how believers should live in light of these prophecies, looking forward to Christ's appearing and purifying themselves. The document also provides summaries about the characteristics and features of Christ's future millennial kingdom based on passages from Isaiah, Psalms, Ezekiel, Daniel, and Revelation.
The document discusses the future reign of Christ on earth based on passages from Isaiah, Psalms, Ezekiel, and Revelation. It describes the main features of the future millennial kingdom as an earthly kingdom where Christ will reign for 1000 years after His second coming. Resurrected saints from all ages will reign with Christ on earth and assist in His rule. The kingdom will be a time of peace and prosperity without evil or harm.
This passage from Isaiah 58 discusses God's condemnation of empty worship rituals among his people that are not accompanied by righteous living and care for the oppressed. God explains that true worship requires loosening bonds of wickedness, sharing with the hungry, and clothing the naked. The prophet Isaiah lived during a time of rebuilding after the exile when the temple had been reconstructed but the city walls remained in ruins. God promises blessings of light, guidance, strength, and renewal for those who repent from sin and pursue justice. The sermon references other passages emphasizing that God desires mercy over sacrifice and that true salvation will come through God himself acting as righteous judge and redeemer through the coming Messiah.
This document provides a summary and analysis of Isaiah 58:1-12. It examines God's condemnation of hypocritical worship among his people, who were going through the motions of fasting and prayer but without true repentance or care for the oppressed. God explains that true worship requires acts of justice, mercy, and humility. The document places this passage in historical context during the post-exilic period when the temple had been rebuilt but Jerusalem's walls remained in disrepair. It concludes by connecting Isaiah's prophecy to the ultimate salvation God provides through Jesus Christ.
1) The document discusses Isaiah 53, which prophesies the coming of Jesus as the suffering servant who would bear the sins of humanity.
2) It analyzes various verses from Isaiah 53 that describe Jesus' humble upbringing, rejection, suffering, and death on the cross in fulfillment of these prophecies.
3) The author argues that the chapter paints a clear picture of Jesus and his redemptive work, though some Jewish people did not accept that it referred to him.
This document provides an analysis and commentary on Isaiah 53:1-12. It discusses how this passage prophesies Jesus as the suffering servant who would bear the sins of humanity. Some key points made include: Jewish people historically did not believe Isaiah 53 referred to Jesus as they were expecting a conquering messiah; the passage depicts the servant as having no beauty or majesty and being despised and rejected; it describes how he would bear our sorrows and be wounded for our transgressions so that through his suffering we can be healed. The document analyzes various verses in depth to draw connections between the prophecy and Jesus' life and crucifixion.
The document provides an overview and analysis of Isaiah 49:1-13. It summarizes that:
1) The passage promises comfort for God's people and the coming of a Messiah who will be a servant and bring salvation to all nations.
2) Jesus fulfills the prophecies as the suffering servant who is called and named by God from birth to be a light to the Gentiles.
3) The passage prophesies that the servant will be rejected but later worshipped, establish a new covenant, and guide God's people to salvation.
1) The document provides an overview and analysis of Isaiah 49:1-13 from a Sunday school lesson. It examines how this passage prophesies comfort for God's people through a coming servant Messiah and how Jesus fulfills this prophecy.
2) Key points include how Isaiah 49 promises a Messiah who will bring salvation for Israel and all nations, depicted as a servant who is named and empowered by God.
3) The document analyzes how Jesus fulfills this prophecy by being God's chosen servant who is rejected by men but brings salvation, being made a light to the Gentiles and worshipped by all through his death and resurrection.
This document contains the summary of a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi. It discusses Isaiah 46:3-13, focusing on God's care for his people and how he alone is worthy of worship unlike idols. It includes quotes from the Bible passage and hymns like "His Eye is on the Sparrow" to illustrate the theme that God watches over and protects believers.
This document provides a summary of a Sunday school class discussion on putting God first in all things and trusting in His care. It includes summaries of Bible passages from Isaiah, Psalms, and Matthew discussing not worshipping idols and trusting that God watches over His people. The hymn "His Eye is on the Sparrow" is analyzed, inspired by verses on God caring for even sparrows. The class discussed how tragedies can humble us and that God saves those who recognize their need.
God instructs Isaiah to comfort God's people with three messages: 1) God is sovereign and in control, even during difficult times. 2) God will fulfill his purposes, such as forgiving Israel and sending a Redeemer. 3) God will sustain his people, though all humanity is transitory except God's eternal word. The prophecy looks forward to Israel's restoration after the coming exile.
The document provides an overview of a Sunday school lesson on Isaiah 40. It discusses the historical context during Isaiah's time, the message of comfort God instructed Isaiah to provide to Judah facing exile, and how this message still applies today. The lesson focuses on how Isaiah conveyed that God is sovereign, will fulfill his purposes, and sustain his people. It also provides biblical references on God's comfort and plan of salvation through Jesus Christ.
The document provides an overview and summary of Isaiah 34-39 from a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi. It discusses the historical context involving King Hezekiah of Judah rebelling against Assyria, the confrontation with Rabshakeh representing Sennacherib, Hezekiah's prayer to God, and God's response promising to defend Jerusalem for his own sake and for David. Key themes are God hearing and answering prayer, defeating the enemies of his people, and bringing hope and salvation.
The document provides a summary of Isaiah 34-39 from a Sunday School class. It discusses the historical context involving King Hezekiah of Judah rebelling against the Assyrian king Sennacherib in 701 BC. It describes the Rabshakeh threatening Jerusalem on behalf of Sennacherib, and Hezekiah praying to God for deliverance. God responds through Isaiah, promising to deliver Jerusalem and put a spirit in Sennacherib so he returns to his own land.
Isaiah 31 discusses God's promise to protect Israel and Judah if they trust in Him rather than forming alliances with other nations like Egypt. It warns that those who seek protection from Egypt will be put to shame, as the Egyptians are merely mortal while God is all-powerful. The chapter promises that God will come down to defend Jerusalem from Assyria, represented as a lion, and will shield and deliver His people. It calls the Israelites to repent and return to God to receive His protection.
The document provides an overview and analysis of Isaiah 31. It summarizes that the chapter warns Israel and Judah against forming an alliance with Egypt and relying on Egyptian horses and chariots for protection against Assyria. While Egypt can provide military strength, God promises to protect Jerusalem himself. The chapter exhorts the people to repent from idolatry and return to trusting God for their defense. It prophesies that Assyria will fall not by human hands but by the sword of God in response to their threats against Judah.
God will judge the earth and its inhabitants for their sins and breaking God's covenant. This judgement is described in Isaiah 24-27 and referred to as Isaiah's Apocalypse. However, God also has a plan for salvation and will deliver the remnant of people from the ends of the earth who worship him. Ultimately, God will reign eternally in Jerusalem and provide salvation for all people through his son Jesus Christ.
God will judge the earth and its inhabitants for their sin and breaking of His covenant. Isaiah 24-27 discusses this coming judgement, including how God will devastate the earth and punish both earthly kings and the hosts of heaven. However, it also promises ultimate salvation and a banquet for all people on God's holy mountain when He defeats death. The passage encourages believers that though judgement is coming, God has a plan for hope and salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.
This document provides a summary and analysis of Isaiah 23:1-18. It discusses Tyre's historical relationship with Israel as an important Phoenician seaport city. God prophesied Tyre's destruction through Nebuchadnezzar and Alexander the Great because of the city's pride. The prophecy warns that no place, including Cyprus, will provide rest for Tyre's inhabitants. It also foretells that Tyre will be forgotten for 70 years but trade will slowly resume. The document applies lessons about God's sovereignty over nations and his hatred of pride.
The document provides commentary on Isaiah 23, which prophesies the destruction of the Phoenician city of Tyre. It discusses Tyre's history and relationship with Israel, highlighting its pride and role in commerce and idolatry. The commentary explains how Tyre was destroyed multiple times according to prophecies by Isaiah and Ezekiel, and applies lessons about God's sovereignty over nations.
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The Hope of Salvation - Jude 1:24-25 - MessageCole Hartman
Jude gives us hope at the end of a dark letter. In a dark world like today, we need the light of Christ to shine brighter and brighter. Jude shows us where to fix our focus so we can be filled with God's goodness and glory. Join us to explore this incredible passage.
1. 2 Corinthians 5:9-10
Rewards In Heaven
“Will There Be Any Stars In My Crown?”
Hymn By Eliza Hewitt
May 20, 2018
First Baptist Church
Jackson, Mississippi
USA
2. What’s the number one thing?
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3. The Glory of God!
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4. 1 Corinthians 10:31 NKJV
31 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you
do, do all to the glory of God.
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5. May Memory Verse
Hebrews 12:1-2 NKJV
1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a
cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin
which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the
race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and
finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him
endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at
the right hand of the throne of God.
6. Pray for the Pastor Search Committee
• Doug Gunn, Chairman (PastorSearchCommittee@FBCJ.org)
• Lenora Bigler
• Dottie Hudson
• David Maron
• Jim Merritt, Jr.
• Elizabeth Rich
• Mallory Rosamond
• Don Waller
• Jeff Zachary
7. References
•Nan, Miss, God’s Events, Now and Forever (Maitland,
FL, Xulon Press, 2009), pp. 27-35.
•MacArthur, John, The MacArthur Study Bible
(Nashville, Word Publishing, 1997).
•Barker, Kenneth, The NIV Study Bible, (Grand Rapids,
Zondervan, 1985).
8. Introduction to 2 Corinthians 5
Paul has explained in Chapter 4 that even when
believers face the threat of death in sharing the gospel,
and have troubles in life, we do not lose heart (give up
hope).
9. Summary Verses
2 Corinthians 4:16-18 NIV
16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we
are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day
by day. 17 For our light and momentary troubles are
achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them
all. 18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is
unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is
unseen is eternal.
• The eternal glory Paul is about to describe is:
1) Heaven after death.
2) Rewards in heaven.
10. Key Verses from Last Sunday’s Lesson
2 Corinthians 5:1 & 5 NKJV
1 For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is
destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not
made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
5 Now He who has prepared us for this very thing is
God, who also has given us the Spirit as a guarantee.
•When we die, God has a place prepared for us.
•The Holy Spirit is His guarantee of always being
present whether we are alive or dead.
11. Summary of 2 Corinthians 5:1-8
Review of Last Sunday’s Lesson
1. Death is a temporary separation of the soul from
the body.
2. Immediately after death:
A. Believers are at home with the Lord.
B. Believers consciously enjoy the life of heaven as a soul
(without a body).
C. Believers anticipate the Rapture.
D. Believers get their glorified bodies at the Rapture.
12. What will we be doing at this interim stop in
heaven? (Richard Baxter)
1. Worship – Worshipping our Christ.
2. Wonder – We do not have all questions answered.
3. Wait – Perfectly happy waiting for the rapture.
4. Time – We have a past we remember, a present we
enjoy and a future to anticipate.
13. Timeout for a Timeline
•Paul has been teaching about what happens to
believers during the Church Age before the Rapture.
•At the Rapture (our resurrection) believers will get
their glorified bodies (put on incorruption) (1
Corinthians 15:50-58).
•Paul is now going to describe an event in 2 Corinthians
5:10 what occurs after the Rapture – The Judgment
Seat of Christ.
14.
15. Paul now gives us the motivation to live a life
pleasing to God.
2 Corinthians 5:9-10 NKJV
9 Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or
absent, to be well pleasing to Him. 10 For we must all
appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each
one may receive the things done in the body,
according to what he has done, whether good or bad.
•Todays’ Lesson.
16. According to Paul, our motivation to live a life
pleasing to God is because…
•Believers will give account for actions which happened
during their time of earthly ministry.
•This does not include our sins, since their judgment
took place at the cross (Jesus has covered these
already).
•Paul is referring to all those activities believers do
during their lifetimes, which relate to their eternal
reward and praise from God.
17. How did you spend your time on earth?
•What Christians do in their temporal bodies will, in His
eyes, have an impact for eternity.
•The “good or bad” here does not refer to moral deeds
but to “worthwhile, eternally valuable” deeds
compared to “useless, worldly” deeds.
18. What is the Judgment Seat of Christ?
•Greek word is “Bema Seat.”
•An elevated platform where victorious athletes went
to receive their crowns of victory.
•This is the place where Christ will sit to evaluate
believers’ lives for the purpose of giving them eternal
rewards.
21. What are the Special Rewards (5 Crowns) in
Heaven for Outstanding Service?
1. The Crown of Rejoicing – Evangelism.
2. The Crown of Righteousness – Expectation.
3. The Crown of Glory – Disciple.
4. The Crown of Incorruptible – Discipline.
5. The Crown of Life – Endurance.
22.
23. The Crown of Rejoicing
1 Thessalonians 2:19 NKJV
19 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Is
it not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus
Christ at His coming?
John 4:36
36 And he who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit
for eternal life, that both he who sows and he who
reaps may rejoice together.
24.
25. The Crown of Righteousness
2 Timothy 4:8 NKJV
8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of
righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge,
will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but
also to all who have loved His appearing.
•The Robe of Righteousness is different from the
Crown of Righteousness.
26. The Robe of Righteousness is Jesus’ covering
of our sins before God.
Isaiah 61:10 NKJV
10 I will greatly rejoice in the Lord,
My soul shall be joyful in my God;
For He has clothed me with the garments of salvation,
He has covered me with the robe of righteousness,
As a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments,
And as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
2 Corinthians 5:21 NKJV
21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that
we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
• When God looks at us, He sees the righteousness of Christ.
27.
28. The Crown of Glory
1 Peter 5:2-4 NKJV
2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you,
serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly,
not for dishonest gain but eagerly; 3 nor as being lords
over those entrusted to you, but being examples to
the flock; 4 and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you
will receive the crown of glory that does not fade
away.
29.
30. The Incorruptible Crown
1 Corinthians 9:25 NKJV
25 And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate
in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown,
but we for an imperishable crown.
Hebrews 12:1 NKJV
1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a
cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the
sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with
endurance the race that is set before us,
31.
32. The Crown of Life
Revelation 2:10c NKJV
10c Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown
of life.
James 1:12 NKJV
12 Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for
when he has been approved, he will receive the
crown of life which the Lord has promised to those
who love Him.
33. Other Rewards Given to Believers
Matthew 6:19 NKJV
19 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth,
where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break
in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in
heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and
where thieves do not break in and steal.
•The Promise of Heavenly Treasures.
34. Other Rewards Given to Believers
Matthew 25:23 NKJV
23 His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful
servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I
will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the
joy of your lord.'
•The Promise of Accolades or Commendation.
35. The Overcomers
1 John 5:4-5 NIV
4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This
is the victory that has overcome the world, even our
faith. 5 Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the
one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.
•To overcome = to conquer; to have victory.
•By John’s definition, all believers are overcomers.
36. The Promises to Overcomers in Revelation
Revelation 2:7b NKJV
7b To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life,
which is in the midst of the Paradise of God." ‘
Revelation 2:11b NKJV
11b He who overcomes shall not be hurt by the second death." ‘
Revelation 2:17b&c NKJV
17b&c To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden
manna to eat. And I will give him a white stone, and on the
stone a new name written which no one knows except him
who receives it." '
37. The Promises to Overcomers in Revelation
Revelation 2:26 NKJV
26 And he who overcomes, and keeps My works until
the end, to him I will give power over the nations—
Revelation 3:5 NKJV
5 He who overcomes shall be clothed in white
garments, and I will not blot out his name from the
Book of Life; but I will confess his name before My
Father and before His angels.
38. The Promises to Overcomers in Revelation
Revelation 3:12 NKJV
12 He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple
of My God, and he shall go out no more. I will write on him
the name of My God and the name of the city of My God,
the New Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from
My God. And I will write on him My new name.
Revelation 3:21 NKJV
21 To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My
throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on
His throne.
39. The Inheritance of Overcomers (Believers) vs.
The Inheritance of Non-believers
Revelation 21:6-8 NKJV
6 And He said to me, "It is done! I am the Alpha and the
Omega, the Beginning and the End. I will give of the
fountain of the water of life freely to him who thirsts. 7 He
who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God
and he shall be My son. 8 But the cowardly, unbelieving,
abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers,
idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake
which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second
death."
40. Other Rewards Given to Believers
Matthew 19:28-29 NKJV
28 So Jesus said to them, "Assuredly I say to you, that in the
regeneration, when the Son of Man sits on the throne of
His glory, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve
thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 29 And
everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or
father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My
name's sake, shall receive a hundredfold, and inherit
eternal life.
• The Promise of Special Responsibilities.
41. Will ALL good deeds be rewarded?
No.
1 Corinthians 3:9-11
9 For we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, you
are God's building. 10 According to the grace of God which
was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the
foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take
heed how he builds on it. 11 For no other foundation can
anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
• Paul explains in 1 Corinthians 3 that not all deeds will
follow you to heaven for rewards.
• Why?
42. Your Deeds Will Be Judged for Motive, but
Your Salvation is Secure.
1 Corinthians 3:12-15
12 Now if anyone builds on this foundation with gold, silver,
precious stones, wood, hay, straw, 13 each one's work will
become clear; for the Day will declare it, because it will be
revealed by fire; and the fire will test each one's work, of
what sort it is. 14 If anyone's work which he has built on it
endures, he will receive a reward. 15 If anyone's work is
burned, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet
so as through fire.
43. What is Paul saying here?
•Your good deeds will be judged (tested).
•The things you have done because you love Jesus and
in obedience to His plan for you will be called gold,
silver and stones and will go with you to heaven.
•The things you have done in Jesus’ name for any other
reason- self-glory, praise of man, out of guilt or duty –
will be called wood, hay and stubble and will be
burned up. They do not go to heaven with you!
44. Jesus had something to say about our deeds.
Matthew 6:1-2 NKJV
1 "Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds
before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have
no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 Therefore,
when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a
trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the
synagogues and in the streets, that they may have
glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have
their reward (public praise).
45. Jesus had something to say about our deeds.
Matthew 6:3-4 NKJV
3 But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your
left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 that
your charitable deed may be in secret; and your
Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you
openly.
•The open reward is the crown and rewards at the
Judgment Seat of Christ.
46. Is there equality in Heaven?
•All believers will be in heaven.
•There will be believers in heaven with no rewards, as
they either had no good deeds or they were burned
because of wrong motives.
•That person with no or few rewards will be happy in
heaven, but will understand the rewards of others.
•Not everyone is equal in heaven, but there will be no
jealousy or pride!
47. Charles Spurgeon on Crowns in Heaven
“There are no crown-wearers in Heaven
who were not cross-bearers here below.”
48. What will we do with our crowns?
Revelation 4:10-11 NKJV
10 the twenty- four elders (Church) fall down before Him
who sits on the throne and worship Him who lives forever
and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying:
11 "You are worthy, O Lord, To receive glory and honor and
power; For You created all things, And by Your will they
exist and were created."
• They will not be worn as a badge of honor but will be
placed at the feet of Jesus.
49. The Old Rugged Cross
“So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross,
Till my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the old rugged cross,
And exchange it some day for a crown.”
50. Closing Scripture from Lesson Today
2 Corinthians 5:9-10 NKJV
9 Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or
absent, to be well pleasing to Him. 10 For we must all
appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each
one may receive the things done in the body,
according to what he has done, whether good or bad.
51. The Plan of Hope & Salvation:
John 3:16 NKJV
16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten
Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have
everlasting life.”
John 14:6 NKJV
6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No
one comes to the Father except through Me.”
52. The Plan of Hope & Salvation:
Romans 3:23 NKJV
23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
Romans 6:23a NKJV
23a For the wages of sin is death,
• Death in this life (the first death) is 100%.
• Even Jesus, the only one who doesn’t deserve death, died in this life
to pay the penalty for our sin.
• The death referred to in Romans 6:23a is the “second death”
explained in Revelation 21:8.
53. The Plan of Hope & Salvation:
Revelation 21:8 NKJV
8 “But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers,
sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have
their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone,
which is the second death.”
Romans 5:8 NKJV
8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while
we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
54. The Plan of Hope & Salvation:
Romans 6:23b NKJV
23b but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Revelation 21:7 NKJV
7 “He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his
God and he shall be My son.”
• Romans 10:9-10 explains to us how to be overcomers.
55. The Plan of Hope & Salvation:
Romans 10:9-10 NKJV
9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and
believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead,
you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes unto
righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto
salvation.
Romans 10:13 NKJV
13 For “whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved.”
56. The Plan of Hope & Salvation:
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