A question for Worthy scholarship

[Marilyn C]

3 hours ago, angels4u said:

I know that,but do you realize the consequence? Look what the elders did with their rewards...they were able to give them back to Jesus,wouldn't you feel awful if you didn't have any to give back to Jesus?

Good scripture concerning the elders, who represent the whole Body of Christ. The casting their crowns before the Lord is their acknowledging that it was through Christ alone that they receive their crowns. For remember we are Kingpriests. Therefore, we do have `crowns,` authority under Christ of course.

[angels4u]

14 minutes ago, Marilyn C said:

Good scripture concerning the elders, who represent the whole Body of Christ. The casting their crowns before the Lord is their acknowledging that it was through Christ alone that they receive their crowns. For remember we are Kingpriests. Therefore, we do have `crowns,` authority under Christ of course.

Not everybody might get all  the  crowns,depends on our life done here for Jesus?  Or do we all get them all because of our Salvation? ( never really thought about this before :)

[missmuffet]

4 hours ago, angels4u said:

I know that,but do you realize the consequence? Look what the elders did with their rewards...they were able to give them back to Jesus,wouldn't you feel awful if you didn't have any to give back to Jesus?

I definitely realize the consequence but do others? But it is a matter of choice. Our world is full of them. Are others going to make a choice for Jesus? God doesn't send souls to hell they send themselves to hell because they did not believe.

[missmuffet]

59 minutes ago, angels4u said:

Not everybody might get all  the  crowns,depends on our life done here for Jesus?  Or do we all get them all because of our Salvation? ( never really thought about this before :)

Let's take a look at the 5 crowns that the born again Christians will get.

https://davidjeremiah.blog/what-kind-of-rewards-will-believers-receive-in-heaven/

[Marilyn C]

1 hour ago, angels4u said:

Not everybody might get all  the  crowns,depends on our life done here for Jesus?  Or do we all get them all because of our Salvation? ( never really thought about this before :)

CROWNS - Authority.

Different crowns, representing authority and responsibility will also be bestowed as additional rewards for specific service and faith.

From Greek, `Stephanos` - Victor`s crowns.

1.   The Crown of Life. (James 1: 12)

`Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been proved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love him.`

There are many trials we face as a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ.

 

2.   The Crown of Rejoicing. (1 Thess. 2: 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?

There is great joy in discipling and mentoring others.

 

3.   The Crown of Glory. (1 Peter 5: 2 - 4)

`Shepherd the flock of God....not....as being lords over those entrusted to you, but examples to the flock; and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.`

There is a great responsibility to be examples to others.

 

4.   The Crown of Victory. (1 Cor. 9: 24 - 27)

`Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown.`

There is great freedom in being guided by the Holy Spirit and not self. That is the way to `run` the race of life.

 

5.   The Crown of Righteousness.  (2 Tim. 4: 8)

`Finally there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge will give me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved His appearing.`

Looking for the Lord coming to His Body, nourishes our everyday life. We are continually receiving His life which then flows out to help and disciple others.

 

 

 

[Marilyn C]

What are the Rewards for the Body of Christ.

When the Body of Christ enters the third heaven we are taken to Christ`s own throne. Here, each one of us will be appraised by the Lord Jesus Christ as to how we cooperated with His Holy Spirit. This event is called the Bema seat of Christ.

 

Bema Seat.

`Therefore we make it our aim,...to be well pleasing to Him, (Christ). For we all (Body of Christ) must appear before the judgment (bema) seat of Christ.` (2 Cor. 5: 9 & 10)

This is not a judicial bench to dispense condemnation, but rather like the official tribunal in the Greek games where successful competitors assembled to receive their just reward.

From Greek, `bema` meaning a tribunal seat.

 

Motives of the Heart.

Paul writes clearly to the Corinthian believers regarding this special event. It is a time where the motives of our heart will be brought to light. For when the Lord comes He will -

`reveal the counsels (motives) of the hearts; and then each one`s praise will come from God.` (1 Cor. 4: 5)

Rewards or loss will be determined as to what was accomplished in our lives either under the anointing and guidance of the Holy Spirit, or whether the underlying motive was for self - pride.

 

Building in our Lives.

Paul warned the believers that they needed to be careful as to how they would build in their lives upon the foundation of Christ. (1 Cor. 3: 1 - 17)

`For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.` Now if anyone builds on this foundation with gold, silver and precious stones..               (1 Cor. 3: 11 & 12)

 

Gold - Faith in God. Building our lives with the Holy Spirit, trusting God through all of life`s trials, temptation and difficulties is likened to gold. Gold perishes but our faith is imperishable. (1Peter 1: 6 & 7)

 

Silver - This is the redeeming work of Christ in our lives. (1 Peter 1: 17 - 21)

 

Precious Stones - These are all individual and illustrate how we each will have a special lustre, being fashioned into a holy priesthood in Christ Jesus. (1 Peter 2: 4 & 5)

 

 

[angels4u]

1 hour ago, Marilyn C said:

CROWNS - Authority.

Different crowns, representing authority and responsibility will also be bestowed as additional rewards for specific service and faith.

From Greek, `Stephanos` - Victor`s crowns.

1.   The Crown of Life. (James 1: 12)

`Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been proved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love him.`

There are many trials we face as a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ.

 

2.   The Crown of Rejoicing. (1 Thess. 2: 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?

There is great joy in discipling and mentoring others.

 

3.   The Crown of Glory. (1 Peter 5: 2 - 4)

`Shepherd the flock of God....not....as being lords over those entrusted to you, but examples to the flock; and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.`

There is a great responsibility to be examples to others.

 

4.   The Crown of Victory. (1 Cor. 9: 24 - 27)

`Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown.`

There is great freedom in being guided by the Holy Spirit and not self. That is the way to `run` the race of life.

 

5.   The Crown of Righteousness.  (2 Tim. 4: 8)

`Finally there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge will give me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved His appearing.`

Looking for the Lord coming to His Body, nourishes our everyday life. We are continually receiving His life which then flows out to help and disciple others.

 

 

 

I know the rewards but how sad if we miss some because we don't pay attention how we serve the Lord..

[TheBlade]

“Behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me”

[angels4u]

10 hours ago, TheBlade said:

“Behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me”

Maranatha,please Lord Jesus,come!

[missmuffet]

I would like one of those crowns to put at Jesus's feet.