Thematic Bible: The Reward of saints
Thematic Bible
the Reward of saints » Described as » Reigning with Christ
I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was given to them. I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus, and for the word of God, and such as did not worship the beast nor his image, and did not receive the mark on their forehead and on their hand. They lived, and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.
and made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they will reign on earth."
He who overcomes, I will give to him to sit down with me on my throne, as I also overcame, and sat down with my Father on his throne.
If we endure, we will also reign with him. If we deny him, he also will deny us.
the Reward of saints » Described as » Being with Christ
If anyone serves me, let him follow me; and where I am, there will my servant also be. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and will receive you to myself; that where I am, you may be there also.
But I am in a dilemma between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.
then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air. So we will be with the Lord forever.
the Reward of saints » Saints may feel confident of
From now on, there is stored up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day; and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing.
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Day of the LORDGod, As JudgeCrowns Of ChristiansAmbition, positive aspects ofenemies, of believersGod, Righteousness OfThe Christian RaceHeavenly RewardsHope, As ConfidenceJustice, In Believers' LivesLast JudgmentPrizesSalvation, Nature OfSelf DisciplineServants, Working Conditions OfStoringThirstDeath Of The Saints, Results In
For we know that if the earthly house of our tent is dissolved, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in the heavens.
You will guide me with your counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.
He has swallowed up death forever. The Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces. He will take the reproach of his people away from off all the earth, for the LORD has spoken it. It shall be said in that day, "Behold, this is our God. We have waited for him, and he will save us. This is the LORD. We have waited for him. We will be glad and rejoice in his salvation."
the Reward of saints » Described as » Sitting in judgment with Christ
until the Ancient of Days came, and judgment was given to the holy ones of the Most High, and the time came that the holy ones possessed the kingdom.
Jesus said to them, "Truly I tell you that you who have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on the throne of his glory, you also will sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
that you may eat and drink at my table in my Kingdom. You will sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel."
Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is judged by you, are you unworthy to judge the smallest matters?
the Reward of saints » Described as » Beholding the face of God
As for me, I shall see your face in righteousness. I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with seeing your form.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads.
the Reward of saints » Is from God
Without faith it is impossible to be well pleasing to him, for he who comes to God must believe that he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him.
knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.
to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality -- eternal life.
the Reward of saints » Described as » Inheritance with saints in light
to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive remission of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
Now I entrust you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build up, and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.
giving thanks to the Father, who made you fit to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light;
the Reward of saints » Is great
Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back; and your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.
Therefore do not throw away your boldness, which has a great reward.
the Reward of saints » The prospect of, should lead to » Enduring suffering for Christ
Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is wearing away, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory; while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.
accounting the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt; for he looked to the reward.
the Reward of saints » Described as » Everlasting life
This is the will of my Father who sent me, that everyone who sees the Son, and believes in him, should have eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day."
even as you gave him authority over all flesh, he will give eternal life to all whom you have given him. This is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and him whom you sent, Jesus Christ.
who will not receive many times more in this time, and in the world to come, eternal life."
the Reward of saints » Shall be given at the second coming of Christ
For the Son of Man will come in the glory of his Father with his angels, and then he will render to everyone according to his deeds.
"Behold, I come quickly. My reward is with me, to repay to each man according to his work.
the Reward of saints » Present afflictions not to be compared with
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, new things have come.
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Leaving The Past BehindComfortingConversion, nature ofAccepting ChristAbundant LifeNew ThingsMetamorphosisFaultsAwesome GodAmbassadorsBecoming A ChristianBecoming More Like ChristBorn Again, Results OfBeing Born AgainThe New Man In ChristBlessings, SpiritualBeginningGod, The CreatorTransformationNewnessParticipation, In ChristPast, TheAbiding In ChristResurrection, SpiritualSalvation, Nature Of
Sin, Avoidance OfUnion With Christ, Nature OfUnion With Christ, Significance OfCharacter Of SaintsNew Birth, Described AsFruits Of RighteousnessPassing AwayChanged HeartThe New CreationEternal SecurityThings Passing AwayNew LifeOld NatureChangeMeaning Of The Risen LifeAttitudeParticipation In Christ NatureCreationReconciliationThe PastpastchristrebirthNewLife That Is Worth Living
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us.
the Reward of saints » Is inestimable
For from of old men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, and neither has the eye seen a God besides you, who works for him who waits for him.
But as it is written, No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has imagined the things which God has prepared for those who love him.
the Reward of saints » Described as » Rest
I heard the voice from heaven saying, "Write, 'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.'" "Yes," says the Spirit, "that they may rest from their labors; for their works follow with them."
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What Heaven Will Be LikeLast ThingsLeisure, Nature And Purpose OfUniversality Of DeathHeaven, Redeemed CommunityPeace, Believers Experience OfRest, EternalRest, PhysicalSabbath, In OtSleep, And DeathWork, And RestAfflictions, Consolation DuringDeath Of The SaintsDeath Of The Saints, Results InCoping With DeathAssenting
There remains therefore a Sabbath rest for the people of God.
the Reward of saints » Described as » Entering into the joy of the lord
looking to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
"His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'
the Reward of saints » Described as » A crown of life
Do not be afraid of the things which you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested; and you will have oppression for ten days. Be faithful to death, and I will give you the crown of life.
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Days, Description OfFaithfulness, To GodFaithfulness, Examples OfFaith, Testing Ofevil, origins ofdefence, divineAthleticsCommitment, to GodHumiliationImprisonmentsInjustice, Nature And Source OfMartyrdom, Qualities OfMillenniumMonotonyPersecution, Attitudes ToPersecution, Nature OfPrizesRescueReward, For God's PeopleSatan, As TempterSatan, As The Enemy Of GodSelf Discipline
Spiritual Warfare, Causes OfSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InSuffering, Of BelieversBeneficial Afflictions For FaithAfflictions, Consolation DuringDeath Of The Saints, Results InMartyrdom Of The SaintsAfflictions, Benefits OfFear, Of PersecutionSatan, Work OfPersecution PredictedTen Or More DaysCrowns For God's PeopleBemaTribulation MartydomSpiritual crownsCasting Out FearPersecutionLuciferEnd Of DaysWorrying About The Futurejail
Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which he promised to those who love him.
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BattlesBlessedCrowns Of ChristiansFate Of The GodlyFaith, Testing OfAssurance, basis ofCommendationeternal life, experience ofdiscipline, divineCharacterAthleticsLove, Nature OfPerseverancePrizesGod's PromisesPunishment, By GodSatan, Resistance ToSelf DisciplineTemptation, ResistingTestingTrialsTrust, Importance OfAfflictions, Consolation DuringLove For GodSuffering, Hardship
Endurance In DiscouragementCrowns For God's PeopleEnduringPeople Commended By GodBemaPromise Of HeavenUniversalismTemptationEnduranceLife StrugglesOvercoming Hard TimesHardshipPatience In Hard TimesResisting TemptationTestsOvercoming AdversityPersistenceHard Work And Perseveranceperserverancepatientsperseveringcrownsexamstrailspressure
the Reward of saints » Described as » Treasure in heaven
Jesus said to him, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me."
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Giving, Of PossessionsFollowing Jesus ChristCommitment, to Jesus Christethics, socialChristlikenessGenerosity, Humandiscipleship, nature ofChallengesBeggarsAlms, Good DeedsHeaven, Inheritance OfInvitationsPoverty, Attitudes TowardsPoverty, Remedies ForReligionRestitutionReward, For God's PeopleRich, TheSelf Denial
Sell that which you have, and give gifts to the needy. Make for yourselves purses which do not grow old, a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches, neither moth destroys.
the Reward of saints » Described as » A kingdom
Then the King will tell those on his right hand, 'Come, blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world;
I confer on you a kingdom, even as my Father conferred on me,
the Reward of saints » Is of grace, through faith alone
And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace.
Now to him who works, the reward is not counted as grace, but as debt. But to him who does not work, but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness.
the Reward of saints » Described as » An eternal weight of glory
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
the Reward of saints » Described as » An incorruptible crown
Every man who strives in the games exercises self-control in all things. Now they do it to receive a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible.
the Reward of saints » Described as » A house eternal in the heavens
For we know that if the earthly house of our tent is dissolved, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in the heavens.
the Reward of saints » The prospect of, should lead to » Pressing forward
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
the Reward of saints » Described as » The prize of the high calling of God in Christ
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
the Reward of saints » Is of God's good pleasure
Take that which is yours, and go your way. It is my desire to give to this last just as much as to you. Is not it lawful for me to do what I want to with what I own? Or is your eye evil, because I am good?'
the Reward of saints » The prospect of, should lead to » Faithfulness unto death
Do not be afraid of the things which you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested; and you will have oppression for ten days. Be faithful to death, and I will give you the crown of life.
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Days, Description OfFaithfulness, To GodFaithfulness, Examples OfFaith, Testing Ofevil, origins ofdefence, divineAthleticsCommitment, to GodHumiliationImprisonmentsInjustice, Nature And Source OfMartyrdom, Qualities OfMillenniumMonotonyPersecution, Attitudes ToPersecution, Nature OfPrizesRescueReward, For God's PeopleSatan, As TempterSatan, As The Enemy Of GodSelf Discipline
Spiritual Warfare, Causes OfSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InSuffering, Of BelieversBeneficial Afflictions For FaithAfflictions, Consolation DuringDeath Of The Saints, Results InMartyrdom Of The SaintsAfflictions, Benefits OfFear, Of PersecutionSatan, Work OfPersecution PredictedTen Or More DaysCrowns For God's PeopleBemaTribulation MartydomSpiritual crownsCasting Out FearPersecutionLuciferEnd Of DaysWorrying About The Futurejail
the Reward of saints » Described as » Reigning for ever and ever
There will no longer be any night, and they need no lamp light; for the Lord God will illuminate them. They will reign forever and ever.
the Reward of saints » Described as » Inheritance of all things
He who overcomes, I will give him these things. I will be his God, and he will be my son.
the Reward of saints » As servants of Christ
knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.
the Reward of saints » Described as » Being glorified with Christ
and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ; if indeed we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him. For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us.
the Reward of saints » Is sure
Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
the Reward of saints » Described as » A city which had foundation
For he looked for the city which has the foundations, whose builder and maker is God.
the Reward of saints » Described as » A crown of righteousness
From now on, there is stored up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day; and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing.
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Day of the LORDGod, As JudgeCrowns Of ChristiansAmbition, positive aspects ofenemies, of believersGod, Righteousness OfThe Christian RaceHeavenly RewardsHope, As ConfidenceJustice, In Believers' LivesLast JudgmentPrizesSalvation, Nature OfSelf DisciplineServants, Working Conditions OfStoringThirstDeath Of The Saints, Results In
the Reward of saints » Described as » An enduring substance
For you both had compassion on them that were in chains, and joyfully accepted the plundering of your possessions, since you knew that you yourselves had a better possession and an enduring one.
the Reward of saints » Described as » A kingdom immovable
So since we are receiving a Kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us give thanks, through which we may offer service pleasing to God, with reverence and awe,
the Reward of saints » Prepared by God
But now they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed of them, to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
the Reward of saints » Described as » Inheritance eternal
For this reason he is the mediator of a New Covenant, since a death has occurred for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first covenant, that those who have been called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.
the Reward of saints » Described as » Everlasting light
The sun shall be no more your light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light to you: but the LORD will be to you an everlasting light, and your God your glory.
the Reward of saints » Not on account of their merits
Now to him who works, the reward is not counted as grace, but as debt. But to him who does not work, but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness.
the Reward of saints » Described as » Inheritance incorruptible, &c
to an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that does not fade away, reserved in Heaven for you,
the Reward of saints » Described as » Joint heirship with Christ
and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ; if indeed we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him.
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Salvation, Nature OfSuffering, Of BelieversNames And Titles For The ChristianChristians, Names OfGod's Glory RevealedGlorified SaintsSuffering For Christ's SakeSufferings RewardedGlorificationParticipate In Christ GloryGlory of ChristInheritanceSufferingChild Of GodAdoption Entitles To An InheritanceprovidingChristians Are Called ChildrenChristians Are Called Heirs
the Reward of saints » Described as » Shining as the stars
And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who turn many to righteousness like the stars forever and ever.
the Reward of saints » Described as » A crown of glory
When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.
the Reward of saints » Described as » Fulness of joy
You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.
the Reward of saints » Is satisfying
As for me, I shall see your face in righteousness. I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with seeing your form.
the Reward of saints » The prospect of, should lead to » Diligence
Watch yourselves, that you do not lose the things which we have accomplished, but that you receive a full reward.
the Reward of saints » Described as » Beholding the glory of Christ
Father, I desire that they also whom you have given me be with me where I am, that they may see my glory, which you have given me, for you loved me before the foundation of the world.
the Reward of saints » Hope of, a cause of rejoicing
through whom we also have our access by faith into this grace in which we stand. We rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
the Reward of saints » Be careful not to lose
Watch yourselves, that you do not lose the things which we have accomplished, but that you receive a full reward.
the Reward of saints » Is full
Watch yourselves, that you do not lose the things which we have accomplished, but that you receive a full reward.
the Reward of saints » Prepared by Christ
In my Father's house are many dwelling places. If it weren't so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you.
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