Revelation 22:12, “And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.”
INTRODUCTION
This
is a brief Biblical study on the subject of Rewards in Heaven. One may be
surprised to learn that the Bible has much to say concerning rewards. I
think it is well worth the study time and something that every believer
needs to seriously take to heart.
This is not a study of salvation. Laying up treasures in Heaven by our own labors has nothing to do with going to Heaven. We are saved by Jesus' righteousness alone, and not by any self-righteousness on our part. Salvation is NOT a reward, it is the free gift of God.
A lot of people confuse the FRUIT of a changed life (which genuine repentance produces) verses the ROOT of salvation, which is simple childlike faith in Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God. A man's faith is COUNTED for righteousness. Romans 4:5, “But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.” That is the simplicity that is in Christ. We are the SINNERS and Jesus is the SAVIOR.
As born-again believers God pleads with us to, “present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God” (Romans 12:1-2). Romans 12:1-2 is not a plan of salvation; but rather, tells us what God expects of believers, i.e., those who have rested in Christ's righteousness for the forgiveness of sins. We don't live for God to GET saved; we live for God because we ARE saved.
My greatest rewards in Heaven will be the souls saved, lives changed and Christians who were challenged to become aggressive soulwinners through my humble labors in the Lord. I am nothing; but Jesus is everything. God in His sovereign wisdom has chosen humanity as the vehicle by which to reach the souls of men with the Gospel. If we don't do it, it won't get done! Romans 10:14 ...and how shall they hear without a preacher?
Before entering into the truths
found in this book, this author simply asks the reader to bow his head and
pray, “Lord, teach me the truth about Rewards in Heaven.” May the Lord use
this book as a part of His answer to your prayer.
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