What are believers' rewards at the Bema seat based on?
Believers’ rewards are based on their Christian walk and faithfulness in this life on earth, not on salvation, which cannot be earned. Those rewards will come to fruition primarily in the Kingdom economy, where believers rule and reign with Christ, and their level of responsibility will reflect their faithfulness.
Les explains that while some people dislike the concept, rewards are biblical. He says believers are definitely going to get reward based on their Christian walk in this life on earth, and those rewards come to their fruition primarily in the Kingdom economy. When the Kingdom finally comes on the earth and becomes viable and active, Christ is King of kings and Lord of lords, ruling primarily the nation of Israel and also worldwide. Believers will rule and reign with Him, and their level of responsibility will be based on their faithfulness here. Les emphasizes that it behooves believers to labor, work, and serve for reward, not for salvation, because salvation cannot be earned. Most people, he notes, would rather be active than sitting on the sideline.
Who will appear before the Bema seat for reward?
Believers, specifically the children of God and members of the body of Christ, will appear before the Bema seat for reward. The Bema is the Greek term for the judgment seat, derived from the Olympics, and it is not a judgment for heaven or hell but for reward.
Will believers receive rewards based on their Christian walk on earth?
Yes. Scripture teaches that believers will receive rewards based on their Christian walk in this life on earth. These rewards will come to fruition primarily in the Kingdom economy, where ruling and reigning with Christ brings levels of responsibility based on faithfulness here.