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For Heaven's Sake Lesson
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For Heaven's Sake
"The Ultimate Trophy Presentation"
by Michael Lewis
Dalton Gardens Church of Christ
September 6, 2009
1. Our God is a rewarding God.
Hebrews 11:6
2. Jesus emphasized in his teaching that when he returns there will be rewards given .
Matthew 25:19-30
What do these parables mean?
A. Heaven is not a reward (1 Peter 1:3, 4).
B. In addition to going to heaven, God will reward us for our faithfulness (2 Cor. 5:10; Eph. 6:6-8; Mark 9:41; Matt 6:20).
3. Only God can determine what rewards one deserves.
Matt 6:1-8
HOW ARE WE REWARDED...
1. Personal commendations .
1 Cor. 4:5
2. Individual delegations .
Matt 25:23; Luke 14:11
3. Eternal celebration .
Matt 25:23; Romans 8:18; Rev 22:12