2.  Ps 50:6 But God is the Judge; He puts down one and exalts another.

3.  Romans 3:19 Now we know that whatever the Law says, it speaks to those who are under the Law, so that every mouth may be closed and all the world may become accountable to God

4.  Psalm 7:11 God is a righteous judge, And a God who has indignation every day

5.  Revelation 2-:11-13 Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat upon it, from whose presence earth and heaven fled away, and no place was found for them. 12 And I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne, and books were opened; and another book was opened, which is the book of life; and the dead were judged from the things which were written in the books, according to their deeds. 13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead which were in them; and they were judged, every one of them according to their deeds.

6.  White Throne Judgment

7.  Revelation 2-:11-13 Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat upon it, from whose presence earth and heaven fled away, and no place was found for them. 12 And I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne, and books were opened; and another book was opened, which is the book of life; and the dead were judged from the things which were written in the books, according to their deeds. 13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead which were in them; and they were judged, every one of them according to their deeds.

8.  White Throne Judgment All are judged as individuals

9.  White Throne Judgment All are judged as individuals Unsaved man is judged according to his works  To show that he is a sinner

10.  White Throne Judgment All are judged as individuals Unsaved man is judged according to his works  To show that he is a sinner  Bema Seat of Christ Judgment of believer

11.  But you, why do you judge your brother? Or you again, why do you regard your brother with contempt? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God.  11 For it is written, “AS I LIVE, SAYS THE LORD, EVERY KNEE SHALL BOW TO ME, AND EVERY TONGUE SHALL GIVE PRAISE TO GOD."  12 So then each one of us will give an account of himself to God

12.  For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.

13.  White Throne Judgment All are judged as individuals Unsaved man is judged according to his works  To show that he is a sinner  Bema Seat of Christ Judgment of believer  Salvation is not judged  Believers are rewarded based on how faithfully they served Christ  Rewards are given

14. And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him

15.  The Crown of Life or "Martyr's Crown" Js. 1:12; Rev. 2:10

16.  Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

17.  Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life.

18.  The Crown of Life or "Martyr's Crown" Js. 1:12; Rev. 2:10  The believer must love the Lord even more than his own life and be faithful unto death if he is to receive the crown of life. Jesus said, "For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it" (Mk. 8:35). During the Great Tribulation many will receive the crown of life because they will be slain for the Word of God and for the testimony which they hold (Rev. 6:9-11).

19.  The Crown of Life or "Martyr's Crown"  The Crown of Glory or "Pastor's Crown” 1 Pet. 5:2-4

20.  Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; 3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

21.  The Crown of Life or "Martyr's Crown"  The Crown of Glory or "Pastor's Crown 1 Pet. 5:2-4  This is for the pastor who feeds the flock and does not lord it over "God's heritage." He is an example to others and not in the ministry for profit or financial gain. It will be awarded by the "chief shepherd" when He appears.

22.  The Crown of Life or "Martyr's Crown"  The Crown of Glory or "Pastor's Crown”  The Crown of Rejoicing or "Soul Winner's Crown" 1 Thess. 2:19, 20; Phil. 4:1

23.  For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when he comes? Is it not you? 20 Indeed, you are our glory and joy.

24.  Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends

25.  The Crown of Life or "Martyr's Crown"  The Crown of Glory or "Pastor's Crown”  The Crown of Rejoicing or "Soul Winner's Crown" 1 Thess. 2:19, 20; Phil. 4:1  This crown is given to those who win souls for the Lord. The winning of souls should be every Christian's responsibility. The Apostle James explains: "He which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins" (Jas. 5:20).

26.  The Crown of Life or "Martyr's Crown"  The Crown of Glory or "Pastor's Crown”  The Crown of Rejoicing or "Soul Winner's Crown”

27.  The Crown of Life or "Martyr's Crown"  The Crown of Glory or "Pastor's Crown”  The Crown of Rejoicing or "Soul Winner's Crown”  The Crown of Righteousness for those who "love His appearing" 2 Tim. 4:8

28.  Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.

29.  The Crown of Life or "Martyr's Crown"  The Crown of Glory or "Pastor's Crown”  The Crown of Rejoicing or "Soul Winner's Crown”  The Crown of Righteousness for those who "love His appearing" 2 Tim. 4:8  This is the crown for those who are looking for the "blessed hope," the return of the Lord for His own at the Rapture. They are living "soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world" (Tit. 2:12).

30.  The Crown of Life or "Martyr's Crown"  The Crown of Glory or "Pastor's Crown”  The Crown of Rejoicing or "Soul Winner's Crown”  The Crown of Righteousness for those who "love His appearing"  The Incorruptible Crown or "Victor's Crown" 1 Cor. 9:25-27

31.  Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. 26 Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. 27 No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.

32.  The Crown of Life or "Martyr's Crown"  The Crown of Glory or "Pastor's Crown”  The Crown of Rejoicing or "Soul Winner's Crown”  The Crown of Righteousness for those who "love His appearing"  The Incorruptible Crown or "Victor's Crown" 1 Cor. 9:25-27  This is the crown for those who practice self-control over their impulses and desires. Paul was careful to keep his body in subjection, "lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway" (1 Cor. 9:27). Paul was not afraid that he might lose his salvation, but that he might be (adokimos) "disqualified for the prize" (NIV). Here Paul is thinking of rewards that would be given at the judgment seat of Christ.

33.  The Crown of Life or "Martyr's Crown"  The Crown of Glory or "Pastor's Crown”  The Crown of Rejoicing or "Soul Winner's Crown”  The Crown of Righteousness for those who "love His appearing"  The Incorruptible Crown or "Victor's Crown"

34.  In Revelation 4:10 the saints are seen casting "their crowns before the throne."  These are not for the believer to boast in, nor take permanent possession We will submit unto the Lord in loving adoration. Paul told the Corinthian believers, "For ye are bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's" (1 Cor. 6:20). The casting of crowns at the Savior's feet will be one act of glorification that will be the eternal destiny of every believer throughout eternity