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Grace Fellowship Church www. Grace. Doctrine. org Pastor/Teacher Jim Rickard Sunday, May 18, 2008

1 John Series 1 John 4: 4 Rewards for the Overcomer

Rewards are associated with brightness and shining, Dan 12: 3; Mat 13: 43; 1 Cor 15: 40 -41, 49, but also give the believer capacity to manifest the glory of Christ throughout eternity.

Dan 12: 3, “Those who have insight will shine brightly like the brightness of the expanse of heaven, and those who lead the many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever. ”

1 Cor 15: 41, “There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for star differs from star in glory….

49 …. Just as we have borne the image of the earthly, we will also bear the image of the heavenly. ”

Rewards for Overcomers. Rev 2: 7, 10 -11, 17, 26 -28; 3: 4 -5, 12, 21; and 21: 7.

1) Rev 2: 7 A member of the Paradise club forever. The eternal heavenly “Garden of Eden” where we are fed eternal spiritual sustenance, the Word of God.

2) Rev 2: 10 The Crown of Life is given for living the spiritual life inside GPS bringing maximum glorification to God and persevering under trial.

James 1: 12, “Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. ”

Four Crowns can be awarded at the BEMA. Each is indestructible and linked with living for the gospel of Christ. 1 Cor 9: 23 -26

a) The Crown of Rejoicing, for the soul winners. 1 Thes 2: 19

b) The Crown of Righteousness for those who loved His appearing which means attainment, perpetuation, and activity of spiritual maturity. 2 Tim 4: 8

2 Tim 4: 8, “In the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing. ”

c) The Crown of Glory for being willing to feed the flock of God. 1 Peter 5: 1 -4

3) Rev 2: 11 Spared from the second death - the Eternal Lake of Fire reserved for Satan and all unbelievers. Rev 20: 6, 14; 21: 8

4) Rev 2: 17

4) Rev 2: 17 a) Spiritual sustenance,

4) Rev 2: 17 a) Spiritual sustenance, b) Special accesses in heaven,

4) Rev 2: 17 a) Spiritual sustenance, b) Special accesses in heaven, c) A new order of knighthood with rank and privilege.

5) Rev 2: 26 -28; 20: 4 The highest decoration for living the Christian life. Jesus is called, “The Morning Star” Num 24: 17; 2 Peter 1: 19

6) Rev 3: 4 -5

6) Rev 3: 4 -5 a) Uniform of glory, Rev 3: 18

6) Rev 3: 4 -5 a) Uniform of glory, Rev 3: 18 b) Honors list in the Book of Life, Rev 20: 15

6) Rev 3: 4 -5 a) Uniform of glory, Rev 3: 18 b) Honors list in the Book of Life, Rev 20: 15 c) Presented to God the Father in the court of heaven.

7) Rev 3: 12 Noted in the historical record section of heaven. He will also receive a coat of arms, which allows him to enter the New Jerusalem.

8) Rev 3: 21 Seated with Christ on His Throne sharing in eternal authority.

9) Rev 21: 7 Inherit the New Heavens and New Earth.

Offering

Grace Fellowship Church Sunday, May 18, 2008 Tape # 08 S-020 Rewards for the Overcomer, Part 2 1 John Series 1 John 4: 4; Rev 2 -3; Dan 12: 3; 1 Cor 15: 41 James H. Rickard Bible Ministries 2008