All believers will receive these crowns at death or when Jesus returns. They are not literal crowns for your head but eternal crowns of Life, Glory, Righteousness, Rejoicing. They describe certain characteristics of eternal life.
Crown Of Life-which is eternal life.
James;1:12
(Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.)
Crown Of Glory-eternal glory.
1Peter; 5:4
(and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.)
Crown Of Righteousness-eternal righteousness.
2Timothy; 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.)
Crown Of Rejoicing or Exultation-eternal rejoicing.
1Thessalonians; 2:19
(For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Is it not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming?)
FROM MACARTHUR STUDY NOTES!!
The Bible speaks of eternal life like a wreath awarded for and athletic victory. It is spoken of in terms of:
1)the imperishable wreath that celebrates salvation's victory over corruption (1Cor. 9:25)
2)the righteous wreath that celebrates salvation's victory over unrighteousness (2Tim. 4:8)
3)the unfading wreath of glory that celebrates salvation's victory over defilement (1Pet. 5:4)
4)the wreath of life that celebrates salvation's victory over death (James 1:12) (Rev 2:10)
5)the wreath of exultation which celebrates salvation's victory over Satan and mankind's persecution of believers.
Our victory is through Jesus Christ. It is nothing that we have done, but what He did for us at the cross. His victory allowed us to experience victory because we have put our faith and hope in Him. Remember, that it is all about Jesus, and thank Him for for your salvation.
God Bless You!
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