judgments lesson 2

8/6/2019 Judgments Lesson 2

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TheJudgmentsLesson 2


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Review

Reasons for JudgmentThe certainty of Judgment

The JudgeThe Judgment of Believers


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Rewards for Believers

"Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with

me, to repay everyone for what he has done.

Revelation 22:12

If the work that anyone has built on the foundationsurvives, he will receive a reward.

1 Corinthians 3:14


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The New Testament mentions 5 different crowns that

Christians will be able to receive based on our works that we

have done.

Crown- "a reward of victory or mark of honor; especiallythe title representing the championship in a sport."


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The imperishable crown- 1 Corinthians 9:25

So Ill cherish the old rugged cross,

Till my trophies at last I lay down;

I will cling to the old rugged cross,And exchange it some day for a crown.


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1 Peter 1:3-4, Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord

Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us

to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of

Jesus Christ from the dead,to an inheritance that is

imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven foryou,


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Unlike the rewards on earth the rewards in heaven will be

eternal!

Matthew 6:19-20


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After considering Jesus' words in Matthew 6 what should

the Christian's view of earthly rewards and earthly

possessions be?


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There is nothing wrong with owning possessions. The

problem is when possessions own us.

1 John 2:15 Do not love the world or the things in theworld. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is

not in him.


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The crown of righteousness- 2 Timothy 4:7-8

For through the Spirit, by faith, we ourselves eagerly wait

for the hope of righteousness.

Gal 5:5


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Discussion- How are we made righteous?


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2 Corinthians 5:21 For our sake he made him to be sin

who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the

righteousness of God.

Galatians 2:21, I do not nullify the grace of God, for ifrighteousness were through the law, then Christ died for no

purpose.


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Crown of Life- James 1:12, Revelation 2:10

A special reward for those who endured trials and

persecution without wavering in their faith


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Discussion- What are some good ways to keep the faith in

times of trials, temptations and suffering?


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Crown of Glory- 1 Peter 5:1-4

A reward for church leaders who led by example


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1 Timothy 5:17, Let the elders who rule well be considered

worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in

preaching and teaching.

Act 14:23, And when they had appointed elders for them inevery church, with prayer and fasting they committed them

to the Lord in whom they had believed.


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Paul told Timothy to lead by example-

1 Timothy 4:12, Let no one despise you for your youth, but

set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in

faith, in purity.


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Discussion- If you were looking for a church to be a part of

what type of leadership would you be seeking?


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Crown of rejoicing- 1 Thessalonians 2:19, Philippians 4:1

This crown is the people that we have won to Christ


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Must I go, and empty handed,

Thus my dear Redeemer meet?

Not one day of service give Him,

Lay no trophy at His feet?

Must I go, and empty handed?

Must I meet my Savior so?

Not one soul with which to greet Him,

Must I empty handed go?

Charles Luther


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Proverbs 11:30, The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life;

and he that winneth souls is wise. (KJV)


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God keeps record of how many souls we win to Christ.

Phlippians 4:17, Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the

fruit that increases to your credit.


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Discussion- What can we be doing daily to win others to

Christ?

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