Thematic Bible: Bestowed upon believers
Thematic Bible
Rewards at advent » Bestowed upon believers » Glory with the king
For the Lord will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trumpet of God: and the dead in Christ will rise first.
When Christ, who is our life, will be made known, then you will also be made known with him in glory.
May he resolutely strengthen your hearts without blame in holiness before God, our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his holy ones.
Rewards at advent » Bestowed upon believers » Likeness to the king
However, our citizenship is in heaven. We also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Christ will, through his power, bring everything under his authority. He will change our humble bodies and make them like his glorified (glorious) body (literally and figuratively: body of his glory). He is able to subject all things to himself.
Rewards at advent » Bestowed upon believers » The fadeless crown
When the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.
Rewards at advent » Bestowed upon believers » Honour from the king
Those servants are blessed, for the master will find them alert when he comes. I tell you he will tighten his belt, have them sit down at the table, and he will serve them the meal.
Rewards at advent » Bestowed upon believers » The beatific vision
Beloved, now we are children of God. It is not yet revealed what we will be. We know that when he is revealed we will be like him. We will see him just as he is.
Rewards at advent » Bestowed upon believers » Fellowship with the king
If I go and prepare a place for you I will come again and I will receive you to myself, for where I am you may also be.