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Rewards
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 6:17 pm
by Jay_7
My friend thinks you get rewarded in heaven for the amount of good works you do, i dont see why this is true. He also thinks you wouldnt meet everyone, is there anyway i can tell him this wouldnt be the case? I dont see how people would be rewarded more then others.
Re: Rewards
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 6:41 pm
by BGoodForGoodSake
Jay_7 wrote:My friend thinks you get rewarded in heaven for the amount of good works you do, i dont see why this is true. He also thinks you wouldnt meet everyone, is there anyway i can tell him this wouldnt be the case? I dont see how people would be rewarded more then others.
"... and each one will receive His own reward ACCORDING TO HIS OWN LABOR." ( 1 Corinthians 3:8 )
"I am He who searches the minds and hearts. And I will give to each one of you ACCORDING TO YOUR WORKS." ( Revelations 2:23 )
"... and behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to everyone ACCORDING TO HIS WORK." ( Revelations 22:12 )
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 6:56 pm
by Jay_7
Oh, cool. But will we still get to meet people? will their be levels and all that?
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2006 7:28 am
by Brigham
Its like this. We are saved by Grace, God died on the cross 4 us. We arent SAVED by works, however we are REWARDED for works as you see. I dont think there are levels of heaven, that maybe some of your friends will be in one you cant go. "We all fall short", so ya some will have more rewards, but i think you could talk to whoever you want and hear their stories, or spend some time with loved ones that youve missed if you wanted. I also dont think its like a dream world like i used to. In fact you'll feel more alive then you do now. God bless.
-Brigham
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2006 10:32 am
by Jac3510
Question was handled perfectly, imo, by both replies. I was just posting to recommend reading The Weight of Glory by C. S. Lewis. He goes into detail in what exactly those "Rewards" might be. Great stuff. I'd also highly encourage you to check out the writings of Bob Wilkin on Zane Hodges on the subject.
God bless
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2006 11:00 am
by IRQ Conflict
Apart from a white stone with a special name, a dwelling (house), crowns, white robes and such the Bible clearly states -
1Co 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither, have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
It goes on to talk about 'them' being revealed to us by the Spirit, of which are the things of God, which I take to be revelation of all manner, which to me, is quite an exciting prospect.
Imagine being continually bombarded with "the things of God" full of wonder and amazment, can't wait
