"For The Son of Man is going to come in His Father's glory with His angels, and then He will reward each person according to what he has done." Matthew 16:27 (NIV)
After predicting His death to the twelve disciples, Jesus said that He was going away, but that He was going to return, and when He returned He was going to reward each person according to their works.
Jesus is coming back to reward us for our works. This statement was repeated by the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Christians in Ephesus. (Ephesians 6:8) It was also repeated by the Apostle John in his New Testament book of prophesy. (Revelation 22:12) We need to understand that our salvation is based solely upon our belief in Jesus, The Christ, and not on our works. However, the rewards which we will receive from Him on judgement day, will depend upon what we have done for Him with respect to our kingdom building efforts, and with respect to giving Him glory. Every Christian will not receive the same amount of rewards. As the song says: "Remember, only what we do for Him will be counted in the end."
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