Ask Pastor John Common Myths About Eternal Rewards
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May 5, 2025 Can aging or incapacity diminish our eternal rewards? Discover how God's grace assures that past virtues aren't overshadowed by later mistakes. True believers can still hold on to their rewards, emphasizing the importance of perseverance in faith. Dive into the distinction between authentic believers and those who waver, while exploring how genuine acts of faith are recognized by God. This insightful discussion highlights the permanence of spiritual rewards and the enduring nature of divine appreciation.
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True Christians Never Lose Rewards
- Rewards earned by a true Christian are never lost or canceled by future sins or incapacities.
- God perfectly assesses and eternally remembers the true quality and motives of good deeds for reward.
God’s Unchanging Reward Promises
- God promises unqualifiedly that good deeds done in faith will not lose their reward.
- Past faithful works remain present and real to God, unaffected by later sins or diminished strength.
Rewards Are Gifts, Not Merits
- Christians do not earn their rewards; all good works are gifts of grace from God.
- Thinking of rewards as merit that can be lost misunderstands the gracious nature of Christian reward.
