Christ`s Authority. (The Crown of Life. Rev. 2: 10)
`Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.` (Rev. 2: 10)
This crown represents the authority to rule and reign with Christ. We are called of Christ to be King Priests, and then empowered with His authority. Each overcomer will also be given specific authority and responsibility for specific areas of service. These are represented by other `crowns,` which we will receive in relation to our obedience to the Holy Spirit.
Crowns – Gk. `stepho,` Victor`s Crowns - a badge of royalty.
The Crown of Life. (James 1: 12)
`Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been proved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love him.`
There are many trials we face as a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ.
The Crown of Rejoicing. (1 Thess. 2: 19)
`For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Is it not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming?
There is great joy in discipling and mentoring others.
The Crown of Glory. (1 Peter 5: 2 - 4)
`Shepherd the flock of God....not....as being lords over those entrusted to you, but examples to the flock; and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.`
There is a great responsibility to be examples to others.
The Crown of Victory. (1 Cor. 9: 24 - 27)
`Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown.`
There is great freedom in being guided by the Holy Spirit and not self. That is the way to `run` the race of life.
The Crown of Righteousness. (2 Tim. 4: 8)
`Finally there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge will give me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved His appearing.`
Looking for the Lord coming to His Body, nourishes our everyday life. We are continually receiving His life which then flows out to help and disciple others.
`Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.` (Rev. 2: 10)
This crown represents the authority to rule and reign with Christ. We are called of Christ to be King Priests, and then empowered with His authority. Each overcomer will also be given specific authority and responsibility for specific areas of service. These are represented by other `crowns,` which we will receive in relation to our obedience to the Holy Spirit.
Crowns – Gk. `stepho,` Victor`s Crowns - a badge of royalty.
The Crown of Life. (James 1: 12)
`Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been proved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love him.`
There are many trials we face as a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ.
The Crown of Rejoicing. (1 Thess. 2: 19)
`For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Is it not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming?
There is great joy in discipling and mentoring others.
The Crown of Glory. (1 Peter 5: 2 - 4)
`Shepherd the flock of God....not....as being lords over those entrusted to you, but examples to the flock; and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.`
There is a great responsibility to be examples to others.
The Crown of Victory. (1 Cor. 9: 24 - 27)
`Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown.`
There is great freedom in being guided by the Holy Spirit and not self. That is the way to `run` the race of life.
The Crown of Righteousness. (2 Tim. 4: 8)
`Finally there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge will give me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved His appearing.`
Looking for the Lord coming to His Body, nourishes our everyday life. We are continually receiving His life which then flows out to help and disciple others.
