According to the inerrant and inspired word of the Lord, there are specific rewards for accomplishments and work done through the faithfulness of His followers. There is a spectrum of reward at the judgment seat of Christ. When his saints appear before him, their works will either become burned up due to futility, carnality, or by having no value to the glory of God. Or there will be a specific series of rewards survived as by fire according to scripture.
Judgment of the Saints
“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.” – 2 Cor 5:10
New American Standard Bible: 1995 update. (1995). (2 Co 5:10). La Habra, CA: The Lockman Foundation.
For no man can lay a foundation other than the one which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any man builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, each man’s work will become evident; for the day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of each man’s work. If any man’s work which he has built on it remains, he will receive a reward. If any man’s work is burned up, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire. – 1 Cor 3:11-15
New American Standard Bible: 1995 update. (1995). (1 Co 3:11–15). La Habra, CA: The Lockman Foundation.
Five (5) Crowns. At least that we know about. Specifically mentioned in scripture.
- Crown of Life
- Crown of Righteousness
- Crown of Glory
- Crown of Incorruptibility
- Crown of Rejoicing
Crown of Life
For those who have suffered for His sake.
“Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.” -James 1:12
Crown of Righteousness
For those who loved His appearing.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; in the future, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me but also to all who have loved His appearing.” -2 Tim 4:7-8
Crown of Glory
For those who fed the flock.
Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed, shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not for sordid gain, but with eagerness; nor yet as lording it over those allotted to your charge, but proving to be examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.” – 1 Pet 5:1-4
Crown of Incorruptibility
For those who press on steadfastly.
“And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible.” – 1 Cor 9:25
Crown of Rejoicing
For those who win souls.
For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? For ye are our glory and joy. – 1 Thes 2:19
