December 30, 2018
Passage:  Revelation 20:11-15
Speaker:  Bill Knepper
Main Point:  Jesus will reward the faithful believer.

I. Salvation is a free gift from God by faith.
            A. The one who believes in Jesus Christ is not condemned.
                 (John 3:16, John 3:18, John 5:24, John 6:37, Romans 8:1, 1 Corinthians 11:32)
            B. The one who does not believe is judged.  (Revelation 20:11-15)

II. The Lord has promised a reward for faithful service.
            A. Be faithful in giving.  (Matthew 6:1-4)
            B. Be faithful in prayer.  (Matthew 6:5-8)
            C. Be diligent to receive the full reward.  (2 John 8, Matthew 25:45-46, 26:14-30)

III. The Judgment Seat of Christ is the place of reward.
            A. The Lord sees the attitude of the heart.  (Ephesians 6:5-8)
            B. Every believer appears before the Bema.  (2 Corinthians 4:7, 5:6-10)
            C. The works that survive will receive a reward.  (1 Corinthians 3:5-14)


Conclusion:    Jesus will reward faithful service of His own in a way that is just, worthwhile and appropriate.