questions asked here about our religion??
I need to earn some good rewards as is promised those that stand up for Jesus in this life.
I must have the whole thing wrong.
Could you please explain it to me??
Please keep it simple.
2007-10-25 03:30:58 · 24 answers · asked by Prof Fruitcake 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
We Christians don't believe you have to earn points to get to heaven. It's just that we get rewards for good behavior.
2007-10-25 03:36:35 · update #1
Each reported Question gets you a better seat at the celebration table.
Each reported answer gets you a better place setting.
In the end, the most judgmental, tattle tail will be able to celebrate the tortured non believers in the best seat with the most elaborate place settings.
Its gonna be wonderful.
2007-10-25 03:35:56 · answer #1 · answered by ɹɐǝɟsuɐs Blessed Cheese Maker 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
that is too late to say sorry on judgment day. Judgment day is very final! Rewards are issues that we take to heaven with us. they are in line with how properly we served God in the international, how truthful we've been, the coolest works we did, and observed God's will. The Bible says that some might reign in heaven and function accountability for an incredible many stuff. even in spite of the undeniable fact that the apostles and prophets could have the optimal place in heaven, i've got confidence there'll be others who earnings great rewards and function an elite prestige for the failings they did in the international! people who have been the main selfless, missionaries, fed the hungry, helped the poor, and walked like Jesus walked! in spite of the undeniable fact that, to no longer say that heaven would be created from many training. I recommend even the least in the dominion of Heaven with out any rewards will stay have a room in the mansion and stay in consistent exhilaration in fellowship with the dwelling God. no remember what way you seem at it, you cant flow incorrect!
2016-10-14 00:12:54 · answer #2 · answered by stinnette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Accepting Jesus as Savior and Lord has a lot of rewards. It means that we have a friend for life that sticks closer than a brother. We, as a Christian have eternal life, even after we pass from this one! According to the Bible, we will receive rewards at The Judgment seat of Christ for our faithfulness and service to Christ in this life.
But, we don't get to Heaven on our good works and deeds. We get to Heaven because Jesus died on an old rugged cross to make away for us to go to Heaven, and when we accept him, then we will go to Heaven!
Honey, you do not need to try and earn favor with God, just accept Him,obey and live for the Lord. He will see and know.
Works won't get you a reward. Doing something for Jesus from your heart because you love Him like attending church, tithing, witnessing for Jesus and reading The Bible will touch the heart of God.
2007-10-25 03:58:39 · answer #3 · answered by cubby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Salvation is the reward for following Jesus; to be a Christian is to repent and trust in Him. You can never earn salvation by doing good things or putting up with insults!
The Bible does refer to rewards in heaven without being explicit as to what they will be.
The point is that Christians should simply try to be like Jesus and not worry about gaining rewards; heaven will be reward enough.
2007-10-25 03:37:58 · answer #4 · answered by Don 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You do not have to report all the mocking rude and otherwise insulting God can see them for Himself and has a record of them. You earn rewards in heaven if your works on earth are judged to be silver, gold or precious stones and not wood, hay or straw. This basically means you serve and minister for God abiding in Jesus and being led by the Holy Spirit and not doing them in your flesh. For it is not by might nor power but by the Spirit that you build treasures in heaven. Jesus had said that when we can do nothing of heavenly value without Him.
2007-10-25 03:43:49 · answer #5 · answered by seekfind 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God has books in heaven where all things are recorded.
He has a book for those who accept his free gift of salvation. It is called the book of life. And all the good works done by the believer through God's Son Christ Jesus are recorded there along with the name of the believer.
He has another book for those who refuse God's free gift of salvation and all the evilness, including the things done in secret are brought to light. Every sin will be accounted for. This is the recorded judgment against the enemy of God. And the name of the unbeliever is recorded there along with all his evil works.
As for good works, they are in vain if not done through Christ who is the only acceptable offering.
What I mean is a man must be born again, and when he does a good work, it must come from the love in his heart. If a man does a good work, but it does not come from the goodness in his heart, the work is in vain
Just as it says that faith without works is dead. I believe the works without the love of Christ is dead.
So when you do a good work, do it out of the love that is in your heart. This will earn you riches in the kingdom of God and will never vanish.
2007-10-25 03:47:15 · answer #6 · answered by heiscomingintheclouds 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you need to "report" anything. He already knows whatever it is your going to tell him. And it isn't your problem anyway.
The big issue is your belief that you might "earn" some sort of reward. You don't earn anything.
By accepting Jesus Christ as your personal savior, you receive the gift of salvation. There is nothing to do, or magic chant to recite.
It is simple, accept Jesus Christ to be who he said He is, and from that moment on you are a brother of Christ and son in the family of God.
Cheers.
2007-10-25 03:41:30 · answer #7 · answered by Perplexed 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Our rewards come from things we do for Jesus, dear one. For instance, telling others who don't know Him about His saving Grace and bringing lost souls to Him. Also by doing good things for our neighbors and friends without being asked. And basically, for living a peaceful, law-abiding life.
And, by the way, Christians who already belong to Jesus will not be judged on Judgment Day because our sins have already been forgiven.
God bless you!
2007-10-25 03:43:08 · answer #8 · answered by Devoted1 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Good Christians, do not keep thinking about the following:
1. Rewards and awards
2. Becoming too judgmental...
Believe me, if you are a believer, that a true Christian, does NOT waste time judging others...instead, a true Christian is a light unto others! So will the Almighty God, be a Light unto a true Christian!
2007-10-25 03:41:37 · answer #9 · answered by Sam 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. I believe we store our treasures in Heaven by honoring the principles of Christ. This includes, aside from the rest of the commandments, honoring your neighbor as you do yourself, looking out for the widows, orphans, anyone in need, visiting the sick and shut in, being an active Christian in your community, which all honors and glorifies our Father. Your stand up for Christ when you do these things, taking care of your fellow man, without want of praise or acknowledgment. That you will receive in Heaven. Many blessings to you, friend.
2007-10-25 03:41:12 · answer #10 · answered by Mookie 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋