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The Believer's Rewards And Judgment
Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 16, 2018 (message contributor)
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1. Rewards Matter
Contributed on Apr 23, 2018
The Bible is overflowing with statements that teach us we gain or lose rewards in heaven based upon how we live here on earth. But, in order to enter more deeply into this subject, we need to understand some basics.
Rewards Matter (1st in series) (Romans 2:6) 1. We tend to think that whatever is far ahead doesn’t matter that much, and that we will get by with whatever. 2. One dad didn’t think ahead to take shampoo with him into the shower, and writes, “Today, while my eyes are closed in the shower, ...read more
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2. The Believers Judgment: Setting The Stage
Contributed on Apr 23, 2018
The idea that saved people will experience a grilling judgment of everything they have done does not set well with many believers, but it is clearly taught in Scripture. This raises some questions!
The Believers Judgment: Setting the Stage (Romans 14:10-12) Second in series 1. There are a zillion jokes about heaven, but I have limited time, so here is one. 2. At the pearly gates, St. Peter greeted a minister and congressman and gave them their room assignments. "Pastor, here are the ...read more
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3. The Rubric For Rewards: What Is Jesus Looking For?
Contributed on Apr 30, 2018
The rubric that our Lord Jesus will use at His judgment seat to determine our rewards can be divided into three categories: positive, negative, and special.
The Rubric for Rewards: What Is Jesus Looking For? (Matthew 25:14-30) 1. What is a rubric? The word has quite a few different definitions, actually. You might look it up. Webster lists the definition I am using as the fourth: “a guide listing specific criteria for grading or scoring academic ...read more
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4. Rewards That Keep On Giving!
Contributed on May 7, 2018
Some of our rewards are represented by crowns. Whether victors’ garlands or signs of authority — or both— they merit further examination.
Rewards That Keep on Giving! (see note at bottom of page first to suggest that diadems are a sub-category of the broader word garland, which includes but is not limited to a victor's wreath but can be used of royal privilege as well). 1. “More than 40,000 people have claimed 078-05-1120 as ...read more