Crowns of the Kingdom
Rejoicing in Righteousness
Opening scripture
Revelation 22:12
Crowns are not symbols of salvation
They represent FAITHFUL STEWARDSHIP over what we have been ENTRUSTED
Live Looking Upward
2 Timothy 4:1-8
Living with affection towards the THRONE
Knows every word, motive, and action matters
Life with Eternity in View
Titus 2:11-15
The School of Grace
Grace redeemed us from the past
Grace transforms us in the present
Grace prepares us for the future
The Crown of Righteousness is for those who Love His Appearing
SAYING!!!!
REVELATION 22:17
Both Crowns Point to the Same Heart
Crown of righteousness looks UPWARD
Crown of Rejoicing looks OUTWARD
1 Thessalonians 2:8-13
Labor: work that requires effort and endurance
Travail: pain of giving birth
Galatians 4:19
Your Sorrow will turn to Joy
John 16:20-22
1 Thessalonians 2:17-20
Proverbs 11:30
The fruit of righteousness is a tree of life, and he that wins souls is wise
Final verses
James 5:19,20
Eternal investments are not possessions or recognition, they are people standing in the Presence of Our Lord Jesus Christ
