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The Promise of Rewards in Heaven
November 23, 2025 / 2 Corinthians 5:10
The Promise of Rewards in Heaven
Series: The Hope of Heaven
Sermon by Pastor Brent Snook / Nov 23, 2025
Main Text: II Corinthians 5:10
I. PICTURE OF THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST
– Judgment Seat = “Bema” (Raised platform for judgments)
– Examples:
• Herod Agrippa – Acts 12
• Paul – Corinth
• Grecian Games platform for rewarding victors
II. PEOPLE OF THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST
– “We” (Believers) – 2 Corinthians 5
– All believers reviewed; unbelievers judged at Great White Throne (Revelation 20:11–15)
III. PURPOSE OF THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST
– Not guilt or innocence—settled at Calvary
– Evaluation of service, faithfulness, obedience
IV. PROVOCATION FOR THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST
A. Reason (v.9)
– To be “well pleasing” to Christ
B. Reason (v.11)
– Awareness of unbelievers’ judgment compels evangelism
– Acts 20:31; Romans 10:1; Romans 9:3
C. Reason (v.14)
– Christ’s love constrains us
FIVE CROWNS GIVEN
1. Crown – I Corinthians 9:25–27 (Discipline & victory over the flesh)
2. Crown of – I Thessalonians 2:19 (Soulwinner’s crown)
3. Crown of – II Timothy 4:7–8 (Loving Christ’s appearing)
4. Crown of – James 1:12 (Faithfulness under trial; persecution)
5. Crown of – I Peter 5:4 (Faithful shepherds/pastors)
Conclusion:
– Christ’s love motivates service.
– One day crowns will be cast before Him in worship.