IS THE -“REWARD” - of the SAVED -- HEAVEN?

IS  THE -“REWARD” – of the  SAVED  –  HEAVEN?

The vast majority has been told and have blindly accepted going to heaven as their reward for just accepting Jesus into their hearts?

And some look for a “rapture” to heaven as their just “reward’.

What is there to DO in the third heaven?  The WORK God is doing is here on earth, the planet earth where He sent His son to prepare HIS first harvest!

The Third Heaven is perfection and completeness, God the Father’s attention is to HIS CREATION: again the WORK God is doing — is right here on this earth and it is not yet complete !

NOTE:

Do not confuse the free gift of eternal life with our Reward for our works: they are very different.  We are to be rewarded for our works but the “gift” of LIFE ETERNAL  is  FREE –and can never be earned or deserved!   

Revelation 22

12  And, behold, I come quickly; and –.“my reward” - [is] with me, to give every man according as — “his work” - shall be.

Matthew 16

27   For the Son of man shall -come- in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.

At the return of Jesus Christ to earth in great glory He comes to reign as KING of kings and as these two verses state, when Jesus COMES again He will reward every man according to each man’s works    

WORKS; a term hated, despised and rejected by so called Christianity. This reward is for those in the 1^st resurrection, the “Called”  the “Chosen”   THE Saints of God the Father that have overcome and endured all things.

The Writer of this paper will predominantly  use the words of Jesus Christ to prove to the reader the REWARDS Jesus Christ is bringing with Him FROM   heaven – TO  earth – are— positions of great authority in the Government of GOD. 

Do you not recall Christ began by preaching:  “Repent for the Kingdom  ‘of ’  Heaven is at Hand!  ” A Kingdom has a King as head of its government and that king rules the people living in that kingdom by the law HE has put in place.  Christ is to Rule that Kingdom.

It will be shown in this study the  REWARDS  Jesus Christ is bringing  to earth when HE returns are  “POSITIONS   of   AUTHORITY”  in the Government of God;  

POSITIONS as KINGS, LORDS and PRIEST ruling over the entire earth under Jesus Christ THE KING of Kings and LORD of Lords. 

Here are the words of Jesus Christ that all look to as a proof they are going to heaven to live in God’s HOUSE, which is so big – mansions (structures?) can be built in side of it.  Thinking based purely in the physical.

John 14

2  In my Father’s house are many mansions: if [it were] not [so], I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

House

Strong’s Concordance

#3614  oikia: a house, dwelling

Original Word: οἰκία, ας, ἡ
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: oikia
Phonetic Spelling: (oy-kee’-ah)
Short Definition: a house, household
Definition: a house, household, dwelling; meton: goods, property, means.

Why did the translators choose the term  “house”?  Because they had been taught they are going to heaven. Why not use the term “household” or goods or means? Because they did not lend to the interpretation desired.

Was the “House of David”  a structure?

2 Samuel 3

6  And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.

Did two “physical structures” fight?   NO that would be foolishness!

The term “House” as used in the Word of God refers to a household, to a family — to all those that come from the head of that family or are closely associated  with the head of that family.

In My Father’s HOUSEHOLD, THE ‘HOUSE’ or THE FAMILY OF GOD, are many abodes, many positions.

Mansions

Strong’s Concordance

#3438 moné: an abiding, an abode

Original Word: μονή, ῆς, ἡ
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: moné
Phonetic Spelling: (mon-ay’)
Short Definition: lodging, dwelling-place, room
Definition: lodging, dwelling-place, room, abode, mansion.

HELPS Word-studies

3438 monḗ (from 3306 /ménō, “to remain, abide”) – an abiding dwelling-place (i.e. not transitory). 3438 /monḗ (“an individual dwelling”) is only used twice in the NT (both times by Christ).

The short definition can be “room”?  Do you think it will be a 12 X 12 or larger? Will it have a window? Do you think it will have wood floors or carpet?  When Christ said not to think He came to destroy the Law most automatically think He did and when He says He is preparing a room they automatically think it’s a mansion?? 

3  And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, [there] ye may be also.

Place

Strong’s Concordance

#5117  topos: a place

Original Word: τόπος, ου, ὁ
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: topos
Phonetic Spelling: (top’-os)
Short Definition: a place
Definition: a place, region, seat; an opportunity.

“And if I go and prepare “an opportunity” for YOU,  I WILL come again (once more) and receive you “towards” or to Myself – that where I am – you can be also..”   Please where are the words specifying Christ will BE in heaven.

Why do you limit Christ to heaven, did He not clearly state He is COMING AGAIN to earth to RULE?

Jesus Christ, at his second coming, returns to rule from the existing Throne of His earthly father David, RULING over the whole House of Israel — FOREVER. That throne that has existed for thousands of years is not in heaven, it is here on earth right now.

The words of Jesus Christ in Revelation 3: 11, 21 clearly reveal the profound  but rejected “TRUTH”: the Saints of God are to be Kings and Lords in the Government of GOD i.e. The Kingdom of God the Father !

Revelation 3

11  Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.

Kings have Crowns!

21  To him that “overcometh” will I grant to sit with me in my throne, — even as I also overcame, – and am set down with my Father in his throne.

OH OH?  Jesus expects more than “Letting Him ‘into’ your heart” more than just “belief”!   The Called “Saints of God must  — OVERCOME??

As most nominal Christians hate the Law and believe they are now perfect – especially those that mumble satanic gibberish, I can not even guess what they would overcome as they are already now perfect?

Those Christians that OVERCOME will sit as Kings and rule from THRONES !

Jesus Christ at His return will rule on earth from a Throne that has existed since David ruled all 12 tribes of Israel.

The two statements of Christ above should be PROOF enough but there is much much more.

Revelations 20

4  And I saw thrones, and “they” sat upon them, and judgment was given unto “them”: and [I saw] the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received [his] mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands;

“And they lived and –“reigned” – with Christ a thousand years.”

5  But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This [is] the first resurrection.

6  Blessed and holy [is] he that hath part in — the first resurrection:–on such the second death hath no power, – -  but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.

Those in the first resurrection are to – REIGN – with Christ for 1000 years! 

Is that not clear enough??  Can you negate the Words of Jesus Christ?

The Saints are to sit upon THRONES and JUDGE for 1000 years with Jesus Christ, KING of kings!  Who will they rule — The 12 tribes of Israel that now have been given the Promised Land as was promised to the seed of Abraham And the remnant of the gentile nations that survived the Battle of that Great Day of GOD ALMIGHTY.

Yes there is more!

Christ gave us the parable of the pound in Luke and in this parable Christ clearly explains how He will reward His servants for their work when He receives the Kingdom from His Father . 

Luke 19

15  And it came to pass, that when he was returned, —-having received the kingdom,  —then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.

16  Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.

17  And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.

18  And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds.

19  And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities.

20  And another came, saying, Lord, behold, [here is] thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin:

This man had no works: he did noting with what Christ had given him, but the man did know Christ was coming as KING of kings!  The man’s own words convict him, he knew and he “believed”, but did nothing!

21  For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow.

22  And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, [thou] wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow:

23  Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury?

24  And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give [it] to him that hath ten pounds.

25  (And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds. )

This is so clear and yet it can and has and will be twisted into knots by those that refuse to submit to the RULE of GOD, refuse to surrender to GOD’s  Authority!  And refuse the clear teaching of Jesus Christ.

The reward for the works of God’s Saints are positions as kings and lords over one or two or five or ten cities in the Promised land and to some like David over nations.

To those deceived that demand the TORAH be abolished—Jesus Christ has some what to say to you folks!!!

Luke 19:

26  For I say unto “you”, That unto every one which hath (WORKS) — shall be given; and from him that hath not, — even that he hath — shall be taken away from him.

27   But those mine enemies, which – would not -that I should reign over them, bring hither, —– and — slay [them] — before me.

Jesus Christ has no use for those that refuse to allow HIM to rule over them. Those that hate the LAW of GOD – the Righteous Authority of GOD, unless they repent, they will be baptized with FIRE in the Lake of Fire.

It is so sad that so many have accepted the lie Christ had to come and reverse everything so LOVE could finally become the new law!

So what have those folks to say when Christ states those that will not allow HIM to reign over them are to be slain??? Is that Love?? Actually is it! Christ will not allow SIN to exist in His kingdom, sin will be dealt with – fast.

       JESUS CHRIST IS KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS       

 those that obey their MASTER by overcoming and bringing forth much Fruit will rule all nations on earth as kings and lords as their reward.

Revelation 5

9  And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;

10  And hast made us unto our God — “kings” and “priests”: and  — we shall reign “on” the earth.

Do you require more  PROOF ?   Fine you shall have it!

Matthew 20

20 Then came to him the mother of Zebedee’s children with her sons, worshipping [him], and desiring a certain thing of him.

21  And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom.

22  But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.

23  And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with:  –but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but [it shall be given to them] — for whom it is prepared of my Father.

Here in Matthew 20 the mother of two of the future Apostles of Christ came to Jesus desiring positions of great authority for her two sons: standing on the right and left sides of the throne of Jesus Christ.

This mother KNEW what is coming; she knew Jesus Christ was the coming KING of kings who shall rule the Kingdom of Israel and she wanted the two greatest positions under Jesus Christ — to be given to HER TWO SONS.

And did Jesus tell her there were to be no such positions ?  NO Christ stated those positions of great authority will be given to whom the Father selects.

Luke 22

28  Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations.

29  And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;

30  That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, — and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Jesus Christ told the apostles THEY will sit on thrones judging, ruling the 12 tribes of Israel — the reward for the 12 Apostles: POSITIONS OF AUTHORITY RULING THE 12 TRIBES OF ISRAEL.

Was Jesus Christ lying?  Is this just talk?  The majority of so called Christians avoid all scriptures that are contrary to what they want to believe.

Matthew 25

22   He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.

23  His lord said unto him, — Well done, good and faithful servant; —-   thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee — “ruler”– over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

Because this SERVANT of the “MASTER” , Jesus Christ,  was faithful and used the abilities the servant was given and was Faithful and brought forth fruit — Jesus Christ explains that SERVANT will be made RULER over many things!

At this point please understand this fact those that refuse to OBEY, REFUSE TO SUBMIT TO THEIR MASTER  – Jesus Christ will always find ways and means and methods to  cast doubt and or subvert the clear intent found in the WORDS of Jesus Christ.   Woe unto them!

Revelation 1: 5, 6

5  And from Jesus Christ, [who is] the faithful witness, [and] the first begotten (born) of (from) the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth.  Unto him that loved us, — and washed us from our sins in his own blood,

note: our sins are washed away by HIS blood: no mention of ending or removing the Law that simply points out what is SIN!

The sinless life of Christ is a witness against those that hate the Holy eternal and Righteous Law of God.

6  And hath made us “kings” and “priests” unto God and his Father; to him [be] glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

How can this be twisted??? Christ is making us into KINGS and PRIEST.

Matthew 19

27  Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we — have — therefore?

28  And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you,– That ye which have “followed me”, in the regeneration (renewal) when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Jesus Christ right here in Matthew 19 — in one sentence — reveals more Truth then 10,000 words by a so called Christian minister ever could!!

Christ is telling the 12 which are—FOLLOWING CHRIST— when “HE” returns to renew the entire earth, THEY will each sit as KINGS on thrones ruling,  judging the 12 existing TRIBES OF ISRAEL.  

The reward for the 12 Apostles are Crowns and Thrones with each apostle ruling one of the 12 tribes.  Those positions of Great Authority are the REWARD the 12 Apostles will receive at the Return of Jesus Christ.  And at the First resurrection they will be given the GIFT of life ETERNAL.

29  And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.

David will be the king forever over the 12 tribes with the 12 Apostles ruling under David each over one of the 12 tribes.

Are you beginning to see how God will set up  HIS government?

Jeremiah 30

7 Alas! for that day [is] great, so that none [is] like it: it [is] even the time of Jacob’s trouble; but he shall be saved out of it.

8  For it shall come to pass in that day, saith the LORD of hosts, [that] I will break his yoke from off thy neck, and will burst thy bonds, and strangers shall no more serve themselves of him:

9 But they shall serve the LORD their God, and David their king, whom I will raise up unto them.

Ezekiel 37

24   And David my servant [shall be] king over them; and they all shall have one shepherd: they shall also walk in my judgments, and observe my statutes, and do them.

Did you also take notice — under the resurrected King David and the one Shepherd Jesus Christ  all will walk in God’s Judgments and in God’s Statutes?

25  And they shall dwell in the land that I have given unto Jacob my servant, wherein your fathers have dwelt; and they shall dwell therein, [even] they, and their children, and their children’s children for ever: and my servant David [shall be] their prince for ever.

Verses  24 and 25 describe the 1000 years of the Kingdom of God under the reign of Jesus Christ, King of kings.

Revelation 21

9  And there came unto me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will shew thee the bride, the Lamb’s wife.

10  And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and shewed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God,

11  Having the glory of God: and her light [was] like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal;

12  And had a wall great and high, [and] had twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and names written thereon, which are [the names] of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel:

13  On the east three gates; on the north three gates; on the south three gates; and on the west three gates.

14  And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.

The ruling structure of God’s government is built upon and will be staffed by those He has called and trained for great positions of authority, those called over the past 6000 years are the First Fruits of God.  They have all been tried tested, chastened and corrected; all have overcome and brought forth much fruit.   EVERY SINGLE ONE OBEYED THE LORD THEIR GOD.

Think of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, David, the prophets, the Apostles and Paul and all the others named in the Word of God including the unnamed Saints of God that have lived and died and over the past 2000 years.

                                  — ALL —

Will be kings, lords and priest in the government of God ruling for 1000 years under the KING of Kings and LORD of Lords Jesus Christ.

There is much more but maybe only 5 will read to  this point: and “more” will not convince — if what is above could not.

My hope, my purpose: 

That what is written above will come to mind after that horrendous Time of Jacob’s Trouble begins to take everything away and when this nation is destroyed the Words of our Coming King will come to mind.

5/2/16