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Topic: Rewards

Episode Topic Audio

2024-03-12
The "Bema" Seat: Is the "Bema Seat" a Dispensationalist term? [2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 20:11-12, Matthew 25:31, John 5:28-29]



2024-02-01
Motivation for Good Works: Does the motivation for good works change its value? [1 Corinthians 3:11-15, Matthew 6:1-18, Proverbs 21:27].
Good Works, the Church (Wood, Hay & Stumble): Are the works being discussed in 1 Corinthians 3 speaking of individual good works? [1 Corinthians 1-4:6, 1 Corinthians 3:5-16, 1 Peter 2:5]


2024-01-11
The Judgment-for What?: Where do those people go that are rejected at the judgment? Is there a chance that once you are saved, you still might go to hell? What will we be judged on? [2 Corinthians 5:10, 1 Peter 1:17, Romans 8:1, Matthew 7:23].



2023-08-23
"Judgment" vs "Salvation": Are we saved if we accept Jesus and repent, or are we held accountable for what we did on earth? [Luke 23:43, Revelation 20:12-14, 1 John 1:9, Romans 2:6-10, 2 Corinthians 5:10, 1 Peter 1:7].



2023-08-10
Crowns & Rewards: If those that never had a chance to do good works to earn crowns and rewards, like aborted babies, what will there be for them? [1 Corinthians 9;25, Matthew 16:27, 2 Timothy 2:12, Luke 19:17, 1 Corinthians 4:5].



2023-05-24
Judgment Day & Our Good Works: Since "Judgment Day" is about judging by works and who the sheep and goats are, and not just receiving rewards, yet we are sealed by the Holy Spirit, why do we to have to be judged? [Romans 2, Matthew 25, Matthew 12:36, Luke 12:47-59, Luke 19:19].



2023-01-05
Is "Faith" Meritorius: Is "faith" meritorius in terms of salvation? [Genesis 15:6, Hebrews 11].
Why "death"? If death is not the end of opportunity what is the point of death? [I Timothy 6:16].


2022-12-22
Soul Sleep: Seventh Day Adventist caller queries regarding "soul sleep" [2 Corinthians 5:18, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Philippians 1:23].
Sleep-Metaphor for Death: Why do so many doubt the reference to "sleep" in the Old Testament?


2022-12-14
Degrees in Heaven & Hell: Do you believe in different degrees in heaven and hell? [Luke 12:48].



2022-09-19
Theme Song of The Narrow Path (Whistling Song): Is that you whistling on the introduction? Or a friend of yours?
Appreciation for "The Narrow Path" Radio Program: Caller appreciates the unique educational value of the radio program.
Levels of Heaven: What is the "third heaven", or the various levels, in heaven? [2 Corinthians 12:2, Revelation 4:1].

2022-09-12
A Better Resurrection & Future Rewards: What is meant in Hebrews by "they might obtain a better resurrection"- perhaps an implication of varying degrees of rewards in the Resurrection? [Hebrews 11:35, John 5:28-29].
Monarch as Head of Church: Is declaring a monarch as "Head of Church" an afront to Christ, or simply harmless tradition?


2022-08-04
"Abomination That Causes Desolation": How is Jesus "the abomination that causes desolation" in the Daniel 9 prophecy? [Daniel 9:26-27, Matthew 24:15, Luke 21:20, Mark 13:14].
Different Rewards in the Afterlife: Are there verses that indicate there will be different degrees of reward in the afterlife? [Luke 19, I Corinthians 3:15, Matthew 13:21, Mark 4:17, Matthew 25:30].


2022-07-07
Works & Salvation: If we are saved by faith, are works necessary to our salvation? [Galatians 5:6, John 3, James 2:14-26].
Rewards & Ruling Over Cities: Are our rewards the ruling over cities on the new earth? [Luke 19:17, Luke 19:19].


2022-05-31
Stricter Judgment of Teachers & Crown in Heaven: Could you talk about the rewards of crowns and the stricter judgment of teachers? [James 3:1, Daniel 12:3, Matthew 28:19-20].



2022-04-01
Why Judgment for Forgiven Believers?: Why do we need to be judged by God after death, if He already died for my sins? [I Corinthians 11:31, I John 1:7-9].



2022-02-24
Rewards in the New Jerusalem: When we are caught up and are in the New Jerusalem, are some of us going to be rewarded with different positions? [Matthew 25, Luke 19, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Mark 10:44, Matthew 20:27].



2022-02-15
Judged by Works or by Faith?: So are we going to be judged by our works or our faith? [Revelation 20:13-15, Matthew 16:27, Matthew 25, Romans 2:5-10, 2 Corinthians 5:10, I Peter 1:17, I Corinthians 4:5].
The Lake of Fire: So what does it mean that those whose names are not found in the "Book of Life" will be thrown into the Lake of Fire? [Revelation 20:15].


2022-02-11
Judgment Seat: Could you explain what the judgment seat of Christ is? [Matthew 25:31].
Christians Upon Death Go to be Immediately with the Lord: When a Christian dies, do they go to be with the Lord? [2 Timothy 2:19, 2 Corinthians 5:6-10].


2022-01-20
Not Losing Rewards: Could you expound on the verse about giving the least of these and one would not lose their reward? [Matthew 10:42, Matthew 25:31f, Galatians 6:10, Matthew 25:40-45].



2021-12-31
Worship in Heaven: Are there different levels of worship in heaven? [2 Corinthians 5:10].



2021-12-15
God's Promises Conditional: Are God's promises to us conditional? ;[Matthew 5:45, Deuteronomy 28, Luke 14:12-13, Romans 2:4].



2021-10-08
Pastors, Teachers, Foundation Builders of the Body of Christ: Who are the pastors and teachers facing a stricter judgment, and is that relative to those who build the foundation in I Corinthians 3? [James 3:1, I Corinthians 3:9-12, Ephesians 4:12, I Peter 2:5].
Reward for Pastors or Teachers: Is there a greater reward for pastors or teachers?


2021-08-26
Equal Punishment for all Unsaved: Regarding two unsaved men who lived very different lives, is their punishment going to be the same? Recommended topical lecture; "Three Views of Hell" or book by Steve on Hell. [Revelation 20:15, Luke 12:27-28, Ezekiel 18:19-20, Matthew 10:15].



2021-07-23
Two Judgments: Do we get judged twice, once when we die and then again when everyone is raptured?
Good Works & Rewards in Heaven & the New Earth: If someone has done more good works, will they experience heaven the same way as others?
Jealousy in the Afterlife: In the New Earth there won't be any jealousy over the difference in the rewards there?

2021-07-20
Rewards in the Afterlife Following Judgment: How do I answer someone wondering if there are different levels in the afterlife, because we are judged based on our works?



2021-07-09
Motivations & Seeking Reward Regarding motivations and rewards, are we not to be rewarded by seeking Him? [Hebrews 11:6, Psalm 16:11, I John 4:18].



2021-05-14
More Severe Punishment in Hell for Evil People: I was hoping that Hitler would be punished worse in Hell, than perhaps others? [Matthew 16:27, Matthew 25:31-46, Romans 2:6, I Peter 1:17, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 20:13].



2021-05-14
Foot Washing: What is the significance of washing one's feet?
Levels of Hell: What are the three levels of hell?
Spiritual Gifts: What are the 7 spiritual gifts, and what about tongues at Pentecost? [Romans 12, I Corinthians 12, Acts 2].

2021-05-10
Heaven Before Judgment Day: How can we go to heaven before the judgment day, if we need to face the judgment? [John 5:24, 2 Corinthians].



2021-01-28
Innocents Who Cannot Earn Rewards: What about innocents who never have a chance to earn rewards in heaven because they died too young?



2020-10-23
Christians being Judged: Is there going to be a judgment with rewards for Christians on Judgment Day? [James 3:1, 2 Corinthians 5:10, 1 Corinthians 3:14-15, 1 Peter 1:17, Ephesians 2:8-9].



2020-04-30
Wood, Hay, Stubble, Gold, Silver, Precious Stones: Is the wood, hay, and stubble, the wicked, and the gold, silver, and precious stones the faithful, in the letter to the Corinthians? [I Corinthians 1-3:6-14, I Peter 2:5, Malachi 3, Isaiah 1:22].
Apollos' Eloquent Speaking: Is there scripture that indicates that Apollos was an enticing or eloquent speaker? [Acts 18:24].


2019-07-17
Rewards in Heaven: Is there impact on the doctrine of soul sleep if we don't get rewarded until we get to heaven, following our resurrection? [Philippians 1:23, 2 Corinthians 5:8].



2019-07-17
Rewards in Heaven: Why do we need to know that there are rewards in heaven, if we are made perfect when we get to heaven? And would it not be selfish to be concerned about getting rewards? [Genesis 15:6, I Corinthians 9, Matthew 25:14-30].



2019-06-07
Alaskan Cruise: Steve's going on a cruise? Caller didn't think he did that type of thing.
Rewards in New Jerusalem: Can you tell me what you think the rewards and New Jerusalem will be like?


2019-05-28
Judgment & Rewards: Would you help me understand the judgment, the assignments, and the rewards to follow? How much of a motivation should the rewards play in our efforts to serve the Lord? [II Corinthians 5:10f, Romans 2:6, Luke 19, Matthew 25].



2019-04-19
Curiosity inquiry: Is that you wearing the jean jacket with 'One Way' on it (on Steve Gregg-The Narrow Path Facebook page)?
Being Human & Jesus' Arrogance: What does it mean to be human? Wouldn't Jesus have known that some of the things He said about Himself, would make others see Him as arrogant?
Resurrection: What will determine a person's status or rewards in the resurrection and new earth?

2019-01-10
Rewards: How does Jesus determine what He's going to give as a rewards through dispensations of time?



2018-10-29
Tree Of Life & Knowledge of Good & Evil: In the future kingdom, will we have a memory of our previous life?



2018-10-22
Demon-Possessed People: Are demon-possessed people inherently lost? In other words, can Christians be demon-possessed, because I thought they were supposed to have the Holy Spirit?
Giving Someone a Glass of Water: What does this verse mean about giving someone a glass of water? [Matthew 10:42]


2018-09-19
Benefits for caring for Animals: Is there any heavenly benefits to caring for animals & strays? [Proverbs 12:10]



2018-08-21
Two Judgments: Are there more judgments than just the one at the end? Judgment for salvation vs judgment for works? [john 3:16-18]



2018-08-01
Hyper-Grace & Repenting: Hyper-grace people are going to have a rude awakening if we don't take account of our sins as we go along, repenting for them. What do you think?



2018-07-18
Awarded According to My Righteousness: How can the writer call himself righteous according to his works? David says he wipes out his enemies, how is that righteous? [Psalm 18:20]



2018-06-25
Rewards for Judgment: Bema seat, Great White Throne of Judgment, what is the common view of the judgment(s) at the end of the world? Are they just for rewards at different times?



2018-06-14
Judging Nothing Before the Time: Paul seems to be for & against judging, & judge before the time. Can you explain all this stuff about judging? [1 Corinthians 4:3-5, 1 Corinthians 2:15, 1 Corinthians 5:3,12]
"He Shall Suffer Loss": What is Paul saying in this chapter about people following him, other following Apollos & some people's work being all burned up, but they themselves making it? [1 Corinthians 3:13-14]


2018-03-05
Levels of Joy/Rewards in Heaven: Are the higher degrees of hierarchy in Heaven, greater rewards for some?



2017-12-01
Judgment Private or Public: Will the judgment be private or public where everyone can see it? [Romans 2:16]
Adam as a Sacrifice: Jack hayford says that if Adam had not sinned, but Eve had, he could've been an acceptable sacrifice instead of Jesus. What do you think about that idea?
Greatest in the Kingdom of God: What can you tell about this verse? [Matthew 18:1]

2017-11-07
Negative Emotions in Heaven: When we get to heaven how are we not going to be jealous or have major regrets of people getting rewards we could've gotten?



2017-10-24
God Not Losing Anything: I don't believe in once saved always saved, but there seems to be conflict when Jesus says He won't lose anything that are His.
John the Baptist & Rewards in Heaven: If there was none greater than John the Baptist, yet he was least in the kingdom of God, so how our are rewards going to work?


2017-10-06
Grace & Works: A nominal Christian thinks he's saved because he's under grace & not works. What would you say about that? [Ephesians 2:8-9, James 2:14-19, Galatians 6:7-10]
Varying Rewards in Eternity: Will there be different rewards for amount of work done?


2017-08-09
Getting Different Rewards in Eternity: Do people get different rewards in Eternity or not? and if that is the case, i have a second question....
Workers In The Vineyard: Workers came in at different times & getting the same wage, what is the meaning? [Matthew 20:1-16]
Dangers of Deathbed Conversions: Steve also explains the dangers of waiting until a "Deathbed experience" happens.

2017-05-30
Treasure in Heaven: How do you lay up treasure in Heaven? [Matthew 6:20, Matthew 19:21]



2016-01-05
The Aramaic Bible: Are you familiar with the Aramaic Bible in English?
"And the Bride": In the parable of the 10 bridesmaids, they (the Aramaic Bible) add the phrase, "and the bride", meeting the bridegroom AND the Bride! [Matthew 25:1]
Different Resurrections: What about the different resurrections? The first fruits coming back with Christ, so some of "the bride" is coming with the groom? What about different rewards? Even Paul wasn't sure he'd be resurrected with the righteous. [1 Corinthians 15, Philippians 3:11]

2015-12-23
Bema seat judgment: When is the timing of the "Bema Seat" judgment, & is it the general judgment? Are there 2 different judgments? [1 Corinthians 3:1-0-15, 2 Corinthians 5:10]



2015-11-13
Randy Alcorn & Crowns of Heaven: What does Randy Alcorn believe involving heaven, & do you align yourself w/ whatever he believes, & what are the Crowns we will be receiving in heaven since they represent power & glory here on earth, will we be receiving that in heaven also?



2015-02-27
Rewards in Heaven: In some places of the Bible it makes it seem the rewards will be the same for everyone, but then there's ones about Storing up Treasures in Heaven.



2015-01-28
Gifts with Attachments: I gave money as an incentive for grandchildren to read a book, & the parents didn't think I should add attachments to a gift.



2015-01-07
Rewards (to the Pharisees): What did Jesus mean when He said, "...they have their reward"? [Matthew 6:5]
God of the OT vs the NT: The God of the Old Testament seems to be different than the God of the New Testament, is this true?


2014-12-08
Rewards - Prizes: Most people think that the rewards you receive is your faithfulness while we were down here on earth. Do you agree with that? [1 Corinthians 9:4, Philippians 3:7-11]
Eternal Security: God won't leave you once you belong to Him, isn't that right?


2014-11-11
Reward for Obedience: Should we expect a reward for Obedience?
Partaking of Divine Nature: What does it mean to be a partaker of the Divine Nature? [2 Peter 1:4]


2014-04-24
Last Minute Christianity: How can someone who has been a Christian all their life be happy about someone who made it in the last 5 minutes of their life, getting to have eternal life? [Matthew 20:1-16, Luke 15:25-31]



2013-12-10
Judged by our Works: What are we judged by in the Judgment?
Present with the Lord upon Death: It says in the BIble that we are in the presence of the Lord if we are Christians, but it also says that the righteous will be resurrected first.


2013-11-13
Paul's Labor in Vain: In 1 Corinthians Paul was saying his work wouldn't be in vain, but in Galations he was worried that his labor might be in vain. Why? [1 Corinthians 15:58, Galatians 4:11]



2013-10-24
Rewards Set for Eternity: Not to seem selfish, but how can I know I'm doing the most I possibly can to get the highest possible rewards or highest level in eternity, because once you are there, you are at the level for eternity!



2013-10-04
Grace, Entering God's Rest & Striving: A caller wants to talk further about entering God's rest & having Grace & striving. [He also gets bumped off the phone.]



2013-07-11
Rewards: What rewards are we going to receive in the final judgment?



2013-06-12
Unsaved Rewarded: Is it possible that the unsaved people who do good works will be rewarded in this life?
"Soul Sleep" & Meeting Jesus when He Returns: What if "Soul Sleep" was possible, and you are just made conscious when you are resurrected?


2013-06-12
Unsaved People Rewarded for Good Works: Are people who aren't saved but who do good works rewarded at all? (Caller wonders in light of annihilationism.) [Matthew 10:42, Matthew 25:31-46]



2013-04-23
Greater or Lesser-Punishment or Rewards: How can there be different levels of rewards and punishments if we are saved or condemned by one condition?



2013-04-09
Limited Government Authority: What do you think of my paraphrase of the scriptures about submitting to government authority? [I Peter 2:13-17, Romans 13].
Judgment Seat of Christ: What is the "judgment seat of Christ"? [Revelation 20:11-15, 2 Corinthians 5:9-11, Matthew 25:31-46].


2013-03-04
Old Testament Not Speaking of Eternity: Why, in the Old Testament, was the focus so much on the descendants, and not about eternity, as in in the New Testament? [2 Timothy 1:10].


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