Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5200 Human civilisation » 5498 reward » 5500 reward, for God's people
God gives blessings to his people who serve him faithfully and who suffer for him. God himself is his people's greatest reward. The fulness will be theirs at the coming of Jesus Christ.
God promises to reward his people
For faithful service
1 Corinthians 3:12-15; Colossians 3:23-24 See also Exodus 32:28-29; Numbers 14:30; Numbers 25:10-13; Isaiah 40:10; Isaiah 62:11; Daniel 12:3; Matthew 10:41-42; Matthew 25:28-29; Mark 9:41
In and through self-denial
Matthew 19:29 pp Mark 10:29-30 See also Matthew 16:24-26; Matthew 19:21; Luke 18:28-30; 1 Corinthians 9:26-27; Hebrews 10:33-34; Hebrews 11:36-40
At the coming of Jesus Christ
Matthew 19:27-28 See also Matthew 16:27; Matthew 25:31-36; Luke 14:12-14; 2 Timothy 4:7-8; 1 Peter 5:4; Revelation 22:12
God himself is his people's greatest reward
Genesis 15:1 See also Deuteronomy 32:9; Psalm 73:26; Revelation 21:3
The certainty of future reward is an incentive to holiness
Philippians 3:12-14 See also Hebrews 10:35; Hebrews 11:6,24-26; 2Jn 8; Revelation 2:10
See also
1335 blessing 2375 kingdom of God 2565 Christ, second coming 5280 crown 6644 eternal life 6744 sanctification 8110 athletics 8117 discipleship, benefits 8248 faithfulness 8266 holiness 8342 servanthood 9310 resurrection