Friday, September 12, 2008
Basic Theology
Why is our security in Christ a big deal? Because Jesus is calling us to take big risks in following Him! He wants us to know that we belong to Him and can never be condemned so that we can serve Him without any fear. So what is there for us who leave everything to follow Him? Great reward! Read Matt.19: 27-30 and I Cor.3:10-15 and consider all the passages that mention "crowns" for the faithful disciple. Remember that Heaven or Eternal Life is a free gift not a reward! John 5:24, Ephesians 2:8-9 All believers go to heaven but not all believers will hear, "Well done, good and faithful servant!" The word "crown" in Greek is Stephanos which can also mean wreath. Just as the winners of Roman chariot races came up to receive a laural wreath from the Emperor we will stand at the Bema (a raised platform) seat of Christ (II Cor.5:10) and receive crowns which are earned rewards for faithful service. Please look at the five different Crowns you may receive in these passages: "Joy" I Thess.2:19; "Righteousness: II Timothy 4:8; "Life" James 1:12; "Glory" I Peter 5:4; "Imperishable" I Cor.9:25. Only Christ will wear the Royal Crown (Diadem) but you can wear these crowns (Stephanos) and when we receive them we will cast them at the feet of Jesus and worship Him! Its all about Him, trusting and serving Him! Revelation 4:10-11; Revelation 5:12-14 Wow! Casting Crowns is Biblical! pastor, Bill
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