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You must be in fellowship prior to your Bible study, so that the spiritual information you receive can become a source, of blessing to your soul and produce spiritual growth. 2 Timothy 4:8 http://www.dailybiblestudy.org
8 Henceforth [loipon] there is laid up [apokeimai] for me [moi] a crown [stephanos] of righteousness, [dikaiosune] which [hos] the Lord, [kurios] the righteous [dikaios] judge, [krites] shall give [apodidomi] me [moi] at [en] that [ekeinos] day: [hemera] and [de] not [ou] to me [emoi] only, [monon] but [alla] unto all them [pas] also [kai] that love [agapao] his [autos] appearing. [epiphaneia] KJV-Interlinear
8 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. NASB There are five crowns mentioned in the Bible. Three of the crowns apply to ones self: the crown of victory or incorruption - 1 Cor. 9:25, the crown of life - James 1:12, Rev. 2:10-11, and the crown of righteousness - 2 Tim. 4:8. And, the other two crowns apply to others that your life may affect: the crown of rejoicing or soul winner - Phil. 4:1, 1 Thes. 2:19, and the crown of glory - 1 Pet. 5:4. The first three crowns deal with residence in fellowship (crown of victory), testing in ones life or trials in ones life (crown of life), and the attainment of integrity or spiritual maturity (the crown of righteousness). These three crowns apply to your own personal self. The last two crowns deal with bringing others to Christ or their salvation through your evangelism (the crown of rejoicing or soul winner), and your activity (support) with regard to helping others learn doctrine and to grow up in their spiritual life (the crown of glory). All five crowns are available to everyone for winning as their possession. Crowns are representative of phenomenal rewards of the spiritual life, both in time and especially in eternity. We are warned to hold fast onto the crowns that we have, lest others may take them away. Crowns are representations of Gods blessings or rewards, for ones attainment of these various components of the spiritual life. And here the crown of righteousness is mentioned, indicating the completion of ones spiritual growth to maturity as far as this earthly life is concerned. When is this award awarded? On that day, or the day of the Lord, which in this context refers to the Judgment Seat of Christ. That will occur immediately following the Rapture for those believers who have lived in this dispensation. This crown as with the rest of the crowns, do not refer to salvation. Paul is already saved. Timothy is already saved. They are not waiting until they get to heaven before they are awarded salvation. Salvation occurs at the very moment that you believed in Christ. These crowns are descriptive phrases referring to awards of blessings. When a person wins the gold, they then are in line for promotional income from advertising, for the prize money, for whatever goes along with the victory. Note, you have to win before you receive the prize intended for the winner. Crown, 'stephanos,' is not a reference to the crown of royalty, but is a reference to a wreath, an award, a symbol of honor. Attached to that honor is more than just an award of a medal or a wreath, this crown comes with prizes, money, property, titles and so forth. Therefore, there is an incentive, undefined, yet symbolized through the many examples of victory prizes that have occurred throughout history. If love of doctrine is not enough, then the enticement of vast wealth should be. For who receives the prize? The winner. Who does not receive the prize? All who do not win. Who is victory in the spiritual life available to? Everyone. Everyone who is willing to pursue and actually does pursue their spiritual life to spiritual maturity. And who is to blame if you do not win the race for spiritual maturity and victory? You, and only you are to blame for your failure.
Now is the time to post a prayer. End Of Lesson Study to show thyself approved (mature) unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing (studying/discerning), the Word of truth. |
