Will there be different ranks in God's hierarchy of His rulership on earth through the body of Christ, the bride?
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Will there be different positions of the pastoral staff in God's governing of his church?hal said:
Yes and the Bible clearly lays them out.
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Well, throughout the gospels Jesus makes reference to "least in the Kingdom of Heaven" and "greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven." In addition, we have reference to Kings and Priests, as well hierarchy amongst the messengers, if not among saints. But these might not necessarily mean that certainly there are ranks, but rather something we can understand ourselves. What is certain, however, is that ranks in the Kingdom are NOT what ranks in this world are. To say so is to miss the point. To me, I just know I will be with Jesus. That's all I care about--that's all I want to care about. I want Jesus snuggles 
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Don't we all get the same rewards in heaven?
The rewards that saints receive in heaven will vary greatly. Some people think the term eternal reward just means all saved people will be given the reward of eternal life.
The Bible promises several types of rewards to people who qualify for them. Here are some examples of crowns that the Word of God promises people:
THE SOUL-WINNER'S CROWN - to people who labored to save souls from the fires of hell. 1 Thessalonians 2:19 "You are our hope, our joy, and the crown we will take pride in when our Lord Jesus Christ comes."
THE CROWN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS - for those who look for and love Christ's return. 2 Timothy 4:8 "Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing."
THE CROWN OF GLORY - for those who faithfully teach and preach God's Word.1 Peter 5:4 "And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away."
THE INCORRUPTIBLE CROWN - for those who "run a good race" in the Christian life. 1 Corinthians 9:25 "And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown." THE CROWN OF LIFE - for people who endure suffering, knowing there is a better life in the world to come. James 1:12 "Happy is the man that keeps on enduring trial, because on becoming approved he will receive the Crown of Life." ***Personally, I would gladly be a janitor in Heaven, as long as I am there, I don't care!
The rewards that saints receive in heaven will vary greatly. Some people think the term eternal reward just means all saved people will be given the reward of eternal life.
The Bible promises several types of rewards to people who qualify for them. Here are some examples of crowns that the Word of God promises people:
THE SOUL-WINNER'S CROWN - to people who labored to save souls from the fires of hell. 1 Thessalonians 2:19 "You are our hope, our joy, and the crown we will take pride in when our Lord Jesus Christ comes."
THE CROWN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS - for those who look for and love Christ's return. 2 Timothy 4:8 "Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing."
THE CROWN OF GLORY - for those who faithfully teach and preach God's Word.1 Peter 5:4 "And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away."
THE INCORRUPTIBLE CROWN - for those who "run a good race" in the Christian life. 1 Corinthians 9:25 "And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown." THE CROWN OF LIFE - for people who endure suffering, knowing there is a better life in the world to come. James 1:12 "Happy is the man that keeps on enduring trial, because on becoming approved he will receive the Crown of Life." ***Personally, I would gladly be a janitor in Heaven, as long as I am there, I don't care!
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enoch son
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All these crown already belong to you for they are a gift from Jesus. If this is not so it would be works! There will be teacher and judges in heaven.
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