Reward

[Cruxis117]

What is our reward which we will be judged for by our works?

I think I have an answer. This is something I want to bring to you guys, to see if what I’m saying is correct. What is often brought as an argument by a Protestant is the idea that our works are not going to be judged for eternal life, but will be judged for other rewards which apparently no one knows of. I’m suggesting this proposition to what our reward is:

Our reward is our inheritance (Colossians 3:24). This inheritance is imperishable (1 Peter 1:4). The only thing that is mentioned as imperishable is the resurrection of the dead and immortality (1 Corinthians 15:42 and 1 Corinthians 15:52), and this immortality is eternal life (Romans 2:7), and this eternal life is mentioned as something separated from eternal punishment. Rather than just being immortal as the gift, it’s immortality and new life with God, with Love (Romans 6:23), rather than eternal punishment which is given to the damned. And it is given to those who have done works of charity to the poor and the sick and the needy (Matthew 25:31-46), that our reward, which is our inheritance that is imperishable, must be eternal life. It is not some “magical” reward which no one knows of. Our reward is the imperishable inheritance is immortality, and this immortality is eternal life with Jesus. This is what we are given as the gift of our salvation is eternal life, rather than eternal punishment Thus, we will be judged by our works and recieve the reward which is eternal life.

What do you guys think?

 

[ryanoneil]

Another way of saying it is “Heaven.”

 

[Paul_theApostle]

This is from a Protestant website i think ,not sure which Church,but as usual they like to quote the Bible-

So how do we earn rewards? We earn rewards by faithfully serving Christ. Those who have been saved may earn wonderful rewards by the work they do for the Lord. The Bible speaks of some very special rewards for those who faithfully serve the Lord Jesus. They are called “CROWNS.” Crowns speak of glory – reigning with the Lord Jesus. There are five beautiful crowns which will be given to believers as rewards:

THE CROWN OF REJOICING for those who win others to Christ. This is sometimes called “the soul-winner’s crown.”
1 Thessalonians 2:19 “You are our hope, our joy, and the crown we will take pride in when our Lord Jesus Christ comes.”

THE CROWN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS for those who look for and love Christ’s return.
2 Timothy 4:8 “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 CROWN OF GLORY for those who faithfully teach and preach God’s Word.
1 Peter 5:4 “And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.”

THE INCORRUPTIBLE CROWN for those who “run a good race” in the Christian life.
1 Corinthians 9:25 “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.”

THE CROWN OF LIFE. There are two ways to achieve this crown. The first way is to simply put complete faith and trust in the Lord when you are facing trials, tribulations, and hardships. When in difficult times and you are faced with pain and suffering you simply rely on the Lord that much more.
James 1:12 “Happy is the man that keeps on enduring trial, because on becoming approved he will receive the Crown of Life.”

The second way to achieve the Crown of Life is to remain faithful to our Lord. Faithful to him to the very end even if it means laying down your very own life in his name.
Revelation 2:10 “Prove yourself faithful even to death, and I will give you the Crown of Life.”

 

[Cruxis117]

This is from a Protestant website i think ,not sure which Church,but as usual they like to quote the Bible-

So how do we earn rewards? We earn rewards by faithfully serving Christ. Those who have been saved may earn wonderful rewards by the work they do for the Lord. The Bible speaks of some very special rewards for those who faithfully serve the Lord Jesus. They are called “CROWNS.” Crowns speak of glory – reigning with the Lord Jesus. There are five beautiful crowns which will be given to believers as rewards:

THE CROWN OF REJOICING for those who win others to Christ. This is sometimes called “the soul-winner’s crown.”
1 Thessalonians 2:19 “You are our hope, our joy, and the crown we will take pride in when our Lord Jesus Christ comes.”

THE CROWN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS for those who look for and love Christ’s return.
2 Timothy 4:8 “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 CROWN OF GLORY for those who faithfully teach and preach God’s Word.
1 Peter 5:4 “And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.”

THE INCORRUPTIBLE CROWN for those who “run a good race” in the Christian life.
1 Corinthians 9:25 “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.”

THE CROWN OF LIFE. There are two ways to achieve this crown. The first way is to simply put complete faith and trust in the Lord when you are facing trials, tribulations, and hardships. When in difficult times and you are faced with pain and suffering you simply rely on the Lord that much more.
James 1:12 “Happy is the man that keeps on enduring trial, because on becoming approved he will receive the Crown of Life.”

The second way to achieve the Crown of Life is to remain faithful to our Lord. Faithful to him to the very end even if it means laying down your very own life in his name.
Revelation 2:10 “Prove yourself faithful even to death, and I will give you the Crown of Life.”

I could see all of these crowns as the same Crown which Christ would give to all believers, because if we look at Revelation 2:10, it says “Prove yourself faithful even to death”, meaning that we’re to believe in the Lord until we die and work for him, and would be given Eternal Life. Hmm, this is something I’ll have to look into.

 

[PJM]

=Cruxis117;8259429]What is our reward which we will be judged for by our works?

I think I have an answer. This is something I want to bring to you guys, to see if what I’m saying is correct. What is often brought as an argument by a Protestant is the idea that our works are not going to be judged for eternal life, but will be judged for other rewards which apparently no one knows of. I’m suggesting this proposition to what our reward is:

Our reward is our inheritance (Colossians 3:24). This inheritance is imperishable (1 Peter 1:4). The only thing that is mentioned as imperishable is the resurrection of the dead and immortality (1 Corinthians 15:42 and 1 Corinthians 15:52), and this immortality is eternal life (Romans 2:7), and this eternal life is mentioned as something separated from eternal punishment. Rather than just being immortal as the gift, it’s immortality and new life with God, with Love (Romans 6:23), rather than eternal punishment which is given to the damned. And it is given to those who have done works of charity to the poor and the sick and the needy (Matthew 25:31-46), that our reward, which is our inheritance that is imperishable, must be eternal life. It is not some “magical” reward which no one knows of. Our reward is the imperishable inheritance is immortality, and this immortality is eternal life with Jesus. This is what we are given as the gift of our salvation is eternal life, rather than eternal punishment Thus, we will be judged by our works and recieve the reward which is eternal life.

What do you guys think?

***If your intending to isolate “works” alone, then no matter how fantastic these works are; they accomplish nothing but the results of the work itself.

Salvation and Justifiction is a Process of which Good-works [James 2] is a necessary element. But so are Faith [a free gifft of God], Grace, Christian baptism, keeping ALL of the Commandments, accepting and following Church Teachings, Prayer, and sacrifice.

The Only shortcut is Baptism and Die before sinning again; UNLESS your catholic and then there is the POSSIBILITY of a “Happy Death” through the 'Last rites.".***

God Bless,
Pat

 

[Cruxis117]

***If your intending to isolate “works” alone, then no matter how fantastic these works are; they accomplish nothing but the results of the work itself.

Salvation and Justifiction is a Process of which Good-works [James 2] is a necessary element. But so are Faith [a free gifft of God], Grace, Christian baptism, keeping ALL of the Commandments, accepting and following Church Teachings, Prayer, and sacrifice.

The Only shortcut is Baptism and Die before sinning again; UNLESS your catholic and then there is the POSSIBILITY of a “Happy Death” through the 'Last rites.".***

God Bless,
Pat

I’m not intending to isolate works, I’m attempting to show that works (with FAITH) are necessary, for they come through grace. This is in response to sola fide.
I am not attempting to support some heretical, pelagianistic theology.

 

[PJM]

=Cruxis117;8267440]I’m not intending to isolate works, I’m attempting to show that works (with FAITH) are necessary, for they come through grace. This is in response to sola fide.
I am not attempting to support some heretical, pelagianistic theology.

THANKS for thre clairification!
God Bless,
Pat