Heaven's Reward | 2 Corinthians 5:6-10
Pastor Anton Brown - 10/13/2024
Sermon Outline:
Big Idea: Believers will receive rewards in heaven based on their faithfulness and service to Christ.
- Confidence and longing for our heavenly home.
- The judgment seat of Christ.
- Motivations for faithful living and service.
Bible Fellowship Group Study Questions:
- How do we live with "good courage" (2 Corinthians 5:6) while acknowledging that we are still away from the Lord? In what practical ways can we walk by faith and not by sight in our daily lives?
- Paul mentions that his aim is to "please Him" both in life and in death (2 Corinthians 5:9). What are some challenges we face when trying to live a life aimed solely at pleasing God, and how can we overcome them?
- The sermon emphasizes the idea that our works, though a result of God's grace, are still our responsibility. How does this understanding of responsibility affect your approach to living out your faith?
- Paul was motivated by the hope of resurrection and the rewards in heaven (2 Corinthians 5:10). How does the promise of future rewards influence our present actions and attitudes? How do you balance focusing on rewards with maintaining pure motives for serving God?
- The sermon mentions four motivations for faithful living: love, gratitude, longing for Christ, and heaven’s rewards. Which of these motivations resonates most with you personally, and why? How do you think you can grow in the other areas?
- Paul speaks about appearing before the judgment seat of Christ to receive what is due for what we’ve done (2 Corinthians 5:10). How does knowing that you will give an account before Christ shape the way you think about your daily decisions, actions, and relationships?