Fear of the Lord 2/3b
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At the throne of Christ there will be suffering. You will know what you lost, but there will also be rewards and I want to discuss the rewards that the bible talks about. There may be more, but these are the ones we know.
The first reward is
1. Praise
5 Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God.
Commendation boils down to the word praise and approval.
I believe the first thing we will hear
23 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’
This is where we will welcomed into the kingdom and given our position within it. Depending on what we do here on Earth determines our position in Heaven. This isn’t to state the people Like Billy Graham will receive more because they had a larger platform. Rather, I believe, that you will be judged based on your specific calling.
2. Position
2 Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is to be judged by you, are you incompetent to try trivial cases?
3 Do you not know that we are to judge angels? How much more, then, matters pertaining to this life!
Paul is talking to the the Corinthian church and their habit of suing people in the secular world. Paul tells us that the quarreling of Christians should be done before a body of believers not in the court of unbelievers. This however, needs two things to be true that
Christians lack today
1. A trust in their leadership. I believe with many there is a lack of trust and desire to follow through on the corrections that the leadership passes down.
2. Integrety. Because the church can’t throw you in jail there are no actual consequences. This means that people have to want to do the right thing because it’s right not because there is swift consequences.
But Paul explains that this should happens and then uses examples from what Heaven will be to show what your ability should be currently. He is talking about the New Earth to explain how life should be on this earth. Match this up with the parable of talents—
17 And he said to him, ‘Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in a very little, you shall have authority over ten cities.’
18 And the second came, saying, ‘Lord, your mina has made five minas.’
19 And he said to him, ‘And you are to be over five cities.’
Your position in Heaven is determined by your behavior here on Earth.
The third one is privliage which we will discuss next week.
3. Privilege
So as I stated the bible calls out 5 crowns.
Incorruptible/Imperishable
24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.
25 Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.
26 So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air.
27 But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.
It is known as the crown of mastery or discipline. This is a reward that will go to those who practice self control and overcome temptations of the flesh. This crown greatly values discipline related to our physical bodies.
2. Crown of Righteousness
7 Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness;
8 for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.
This is called the watchers crown. Every believer receives this crown of Jesus Christ. It’s the crown of Holy Living and those is given to those who received Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and is walking out living or trying to live a righteous lifestyle.
3. Crown of Life
12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
10 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
This is the crown of suffering given to those who endure or persevere under trials, tests of life, and for some martyrdom.
4. Crown of Rejoicing
1 Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.
19 For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you?
One Theologian states that this crown symbolizes people to whom we’ve ministered too and people we have brought to Christ. I believe we will receive this crown as we are celebrating the faces we see and the product of the seeds we planted that we may never have known sprouted into life.
5. Crown of Glory
1 So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed:
2 shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly;
3 not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock.
4 And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.
This crown is reserved for Teacher who taught well. Those who stuck to the word of God and didn’t twist or bend the truth.
So what will we do with these crowns
10 the twenty-four elders fall down before him who is seated on the throne and worship him who lives forever and ever. They cast their crowns before the throne, saying,
11 “Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.”
Casting our crowns at the feet of God will be our ultimate sign of worship and surrender. This will be publically acknowledging that we couldn’t do any of the deeds we have done without the help and power of the Holy Spirit.
Jesus quoted Daniel 12:3 in
43 Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.
All of God’s people will come together and shine in the glory of our God. For those who call upo