Thematic Bible: The Reward of saints
Thematic Bible
the Reward of saints » Described as » Reigning with Christ
Then I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was given to them. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony of Jesus and because of the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or his image, and had not received the mark on their forehead and on their hand; and they came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.
“You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to our God; and they will reign upon the earth.”
If we
the Reward of saints » Described as » Being with Christ
But I am hard-pressed from both directions, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for that is very much better;
Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord.
the Reward of saints » Saints may feel confident of
in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing.
Verse Concepts
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 tent which is our house is torn down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
And afterward
He will swallow up death for all time, And the Lord GOD will wipe tears away from all faces, And He will remove the reproach of His people from all the earth; For the LORD has spoken. And it will be said in that day, "Behold, this is our God for whom we have waited that He might save us This is the LORD for whom we have waited; Let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation."
the Reward of saints » Described as » Sitting in judgment with Christ
until the Ancient of Days came and judgment was passed in favor of the saints of the Highest One, and the time arrived when the saints took possession of the kingdom.
And Jesus said to them, “Truly I say to you, that you who have followed Me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on His glorious throne, you also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? If the world is judged by you, are you not competent to constitute the smallest law courts?
the Reward of saints » Described as » Beholding the face of God
they will see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads.
the Reward of saints » Is from God
And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.
to those who by perseverance in doing good seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life;
the Reward of saints » Described as » Inheritance with saints in light
And now I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.
giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light.
the Reward of saints » Is great
Therefore, do not throw away your confidence, 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 decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, while we look not 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.
the Reward of saints » Described as » Everlasting life
even as You gave Him authority over all flesh, that to all whom You have given Him, He may give eternal life. "This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.
the Reward of saints » Shall be given at the second coming of Christ
the Reward of saints » Present afflictions not to be compared with
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.
Verse Concepts
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 that is to be revealed to us.
the Reward of saints » Is inestimable
Nor has the eye seen a God besides You,
Who acts in behalf of the one who
but just as it is written,
“Things which eye has not seen and ear has not heard,
And which have not entered the heart of man,
All that God has prepared for those who love Him.”
“
And which have not entered the heart of man,
All that God has prepared for those who love Him.”
the Reward of saints » Described as » Rest
And I heard a voice from heaven, saying, “Write, ‘Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on!’” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “so that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow with them.”
Verse Concepts
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
So there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God.
the Reward of saints » Described as » Entering into the joy of the lord
the Reward of saints » Described as » A crown of life
Verse Concepts
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
Verse Concepts
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 wish to be complete, go and sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”
Verse Concepts
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
the Reward of saints » Described as » A kingdom
the Reward of saints » Is of grace, through faith alone
But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works, otherwise grace is no longer grace.
Now to the one who works, his wage is not credited as a favor, but as what is due. But to the one 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 momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison,
the Reward of saints » Described as » An incorruptible crown
Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.
the Reward of saints » Described as » A house eternal in the heavens
For we know that if the earthly tent which is our house is torn down, 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 upward call 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 upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
the Reward of saints » Is of God's good pleasure
'Take what is yours and go, but I wish to give to this last man the same as to you. 'Is it not lawful for me to do what I wish with what is my own? Or is your eye envious because I am generous?'
the Reward of saints » The prospect of, should lead to » Faithfulness unto death
Verse Concepts
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
And there will no longer be any night; and they will not have need of the light of a lamp nor the light of the sun, because the Lord God will illumine them; and they will reign forever and ever.
the Reward of saints » Described as » Inheritance of all things
the Reward of saints » As servants of Christ
the Reward of saints » Described as » Being glorified with Christ
and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so 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 that is to be revealed to us.
the Reward of saints » Is sure
But he who
the Reward of saints » Described as » A city which had foundation
for he was looking for the city which has foundations, whose architect and builder is God.
the Reward of saints » Described as » A crown of righteousness
in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing.
Verse Concepts
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 showed sympathy to the prisoners and accepted joyfully the seizure of your property, knowing that you have for yourselves a better possession and a lasting one.
the Reward of saints » Described as » A kingdom immovable
Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe;
the Reward of saints » Prepared by God
But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed 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, so that, since a death has taken place for the redemption of the transgressions that were committed under the first covenant, those who have been called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.
the Reward of saints » Described as » Everlasting light
Nor for brightness will the moon give you light;
But you will have the
And your
the Reward of saints » Not on account of their merits
Now to the one who works, his wage is not credited as a favor, but as what is due. But to the one 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 obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you,
the Reward of saints » Described as » Joint heirship with Christ
and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him.
Verse Concepts
God, Glory OfGod, Fatherhood OfAdoption, Results OfAdoption, descriptions ofFellowship With ChristFellowship, In The GospelMillennial KingdomChristiansBirthrightsGod, Suffering OfHeaven, Inheritance OfHeirsReceiving An InheritanceInheritance, SpiritualLand, Spiritual Aspects OfMillenniumParticipation, In ChristReinstatementResurrection, Of Believers
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
the Reward of saints » Described as » A crown of glory
And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.
the Reward of saints » Described as » Fulness of joy
In
In Your right hand there are
the Reward of saints » Is satisfying
the Reward of saints » The prospect of, should lead to » Diligence
the Reward of saints » Described as » Beholding the glory of Christ
the Reward of saints » Hope of, a cause of rejoicing
through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God.
the Reward of saints » Be careful not to lose
the Reward of saints » Is full
the Reward of saints » Prepared by Christ
Related Topics
- A Place Prepared
- Afflictions, Consolation During
- Athletics
- Authority Of Disciples
- Believers Judging
- Bema
- Benefits Of Heaven
- Christ With People In Spirit
- Crowns For God's People
- Crowns Of Christians
- Death Of The Saints, Results In
- Eternal Possession
- Eternal State
- Future
- Giving Money To The Church
- Glorification
- Goals
- Heaven And Serving God
- Heaven, Inheritance Of
- Heaven, Redeemed Community
- Heavenly Rewards
- Heirs
- Inheritance
- Inheritance, Spiritual
- Last Judgment
- Last Things
- Life Struggles
- Millennium
- Moving To A New Place
- No Decay
- Participation, In Christ
- People Of The Kingdom
- Prizes
- Receiving An Inheritance
- Relationship Of Father And Son
- Rest, Eternal
- Reward
- Reward For Works
- Reward, Divine
- Reward, For God's People
- Riches, Spiritual
- Salvation, Nature Of
- Self Discipline
- Self Sacrifice
- Spiritual crowns
- Sufferings Rewarded
- Taken To Heaven
- Treasure
- Vision
- What Heaven Will Be Like
- Eternal life, experience of
- Eternal life, nature of
- 8 more topics on Reward
- 27 more topics on Saints