Spiritual Gifts part 268: The Cross is the center of the whole thing.

Pastor-Teacher
John Farley
Wednesday,
May 23, 2012

Spiritual Gifts Part 268: The Cross is the center of the entire program

3. Reward:
to each according to his deeds; crowns.
Mat 5:11-12; Mat 10:40-42; Luk 6:35-36; 1Co 3:8-15; Col 3:23-24; Jam 1:12; 2Jo 1:8; Rev 2:10; Rev 22:10-14

As the mediator between God and man, Christ has three offices:
prophet, priest, and king.

Inheritance Chest

Salvation	Rewards
Regeneration By birth Nature Heirs of God	Maturity By training Service Joint-Heirs with Christ

The rewards compartment - the rewards are not merely honorary; they are primarily and ultimately functional, operational. They embody service.

The crown of life – is contingent on three factors:

Those who love the Lord.
Those who persevere under trial.
Those whose virtue has been tested