Understanding Heavenly Rewards and Sacrifice

Oct 19, 2024

Heavenly Rewards Presentation

Introduction

  • Speaker expresses blessings and hopes for spiritual elevation.
  • Encourages sharing and subscribing to the channel.
  • Discusses algorithm issues affecting video visibility.

Heavenly Rewards

  • Difference between Blessings and Rewards
    • Blessings: Gifts from God's love, unearned.
    • Rewards: Centered on moving God's heart, not earned but provoked by actions.
  • Moving God's Heart
    • Requires going beyond mere obedience.
    • Involves causing an emotional response from God.

Biblical Examples

  • Faith of a Non-Jew
    • Story of a man whose faith moved Jesus despite not being a Jew.
    • Demonstrates understanding through spiritual revelation.

Revelation and the Holy Spirit

  • Understanding Revelation
    • Not given by the Holy Spirit but through relationship with the Father.
    • The Father holds mysteries, revealed to those who build a relationship.

Jesus' Sacrifice

  • Christ's Example
    • Made himself of no reputation, humbled himself despite being equal to God.
    • Chose a servant form and human likeness.
  • Becoming a Living Sacrifice
    • Being of no reputation pleases God the Father.
    • Living sacrifices provoke God's rewards.

Spiritual Growth and Salvation

  • Assurance of Salvation
    • Once in Christ, salvation is secure and cannot be lost.
    • Maturity in Christ involves trials and testing to perfect one's faith.

Practical Application

  • Being a Sacrifice for Others
    • Encouraged to become a living sacrifice by helping others come to Christ.
    • Example: "Save a Seat" campaign for helping those who cannot afford event tickets.

Conclusion

  • Reflect on how to move God's heart through selflessness and sacrifice.
  • Importance of laying down one's life for spiritual rewards.

Additional Notes

  • Key Quotes and Concepts
    • "Revelation is progressive."
    • "Integrity is important, but not God's Word."
    • "The Holy Spirit teaches of Jesus, not of Himself."
    • "God created you to be a sacrifice, not just for worship."