1. LESSON 51 ETERNAL REWARDS MEMORY VERSE :“And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be” Revelation 22:12. BIBLE PASSAGE: Luke 19:11–19

2. INTRODUCTION Reward is something given to or received by someone in appreciation for work done. Reward could either be positive or negative, depending on the nature of what is done, whether good or bad (Esth. 6:1-3,11; 2Kgs. 5:26-27). Usually, the quality of the reward is proportional to the quality of the work done. Also, there is earthly and heavenly reward. Earthly reward is temporal while heavenly reward is eternal (John 6:27).  

3. OUTLINES. 1. FUTURE GLORY AND REWARDS FOR THE VICTORS 2
OUTLINES FUTURE GLORY AND REWARDS FOR THE VICTORS 2. CONDITIONS FOR PARTAKING OF THE FUTURE GLORY AND ETERNAL REWARDS 3. CROWNS FOR THE SAINTS    

4. FUTURE GLORY AND REWARDS FOR THE VICTORS Believers who endure to the end in Christ will enjoy the following glory. They will; reign with Christ (2Tim. 2:12), have free and unlimited access to the tree of life (Rev. 2:7), have power over nations (Rev. 2:26), be clothed in white raiment (Rev. 3:5a), be the pride of Jesus before the Father and the angels (Rev. 3:5c), behold the awesome glory of Christ (Jn. 17:24), be pillars in the presence of the Father (Rev. 3:12), be seated with Christ on His throne (Rev. 3:21), inherit all things (Rev. 21:7), shine as the stars (Dan. 12:3).

5. CONDITIONS FOR FUTURE GLORY AND ETERNAL REWARDS Those who desire to partake of the future glory and reward must: Be faithful to God till the end (Luke 19:17; 1Cor. 4:2). Overcome every form of temptation and ungodliness in the world (Jam. 1:12). Be diligent in the business of the Master (Heb. 6:11-12; Luke 19:13). Live a consistent lifestyle of holiness (1Jn. 3:2-3). Endure trials of faith (2Tim. 2:10). Diligently seek the Lord in all things until the end (Heb. 11:6). Willing to forsake all things to follow Christ (Matt. 19:27, 29).

6. CROWNS FOR THE SAINTS Different crowns would be given to the saints who endure to the end. These include: Incorruptible crown for those who finish the race well and strong (1Cor. 9:24-25). Crown of rejoicing for the soul-winners (1Thess. 2:16-19). Crown of righteousness for those waiting for the coming of Christ (2 Tim. 4:8). Crown of glory for the true and committed ministers of the gospel (1Pet. 5:4). Crown of life for those who are faithful till the end (Rev. 2:10).

7. CONCLUSION To have the hope of receiving any eternal reward you must first make it to heaven. To make it to heaven, you must be born again and be holy (Jn. 3:3). Beloved, are you truly born again?

8. QUESTIONS What are the future glory and rewards that await the victors? 2. What are the conditions for future glory and rewards? 3. Mention four types of crowns and for whom?