Godly rewards

Step 5 of “Recognizing God’s Ways” calls for us to understand that God rewards faithful service. Based on Isaiah 53:10-12, this last point underscores the major blessings the Servant receives from God. Do you believe God will reward a Christian’s faithfulness? How so?

Christians identify with Christ through baptism, which symbolizes His death, burial and resurrection. Will they be rewarded in some way other than knowing God and experiencing eternal life with Him?

According to Bobby Welch, North American Mission Board, the New Testament indicates five things that seem to be grounds for heavenly rewards:

1) Soul winning (see 1 Thess. 2:19)
2) The love of Jesus’ second coming (see 1 Tim. 4:8)
3) Enduring trials (see Jas. 1:12)
4) Victory over the old nature (see 1 Cor. 9:25)
5) Feeding the flock (see 1 Pet. 5:4)

Also, James McCullen, pastor Liberty Baptist Church, discusses the five crowns promised in the Bible. Take time to send an email to Jim thanking him for posting his sermon text on-line.