What are the five crowns we receive in Heaven?

Wendy W.
Regina,SK Canada

At the Judgement Seat of Christ, the Lord will present a number of crowns for specific service:

1. The Watchers Crown (a Crown of Righteousness), given to all who longingly and desiringly watch for Christ’s return (II Timothy 4:8).

2. The Runners Crown (an Incorruptible Crown), for all those who strive for the mastery by keeping bodily appetites under control and being temperate in all things (I Corinthians 9:24-27).

3. The Shepherds Crown (a Crown of Glory), reserved for faithful ministers (I Peter 5:1-4).

4. The Soulwinners Crown (a Crown of Rejoicing), for those who bring others to the Saviour (I Thessalonians 2:19; Psalm 126:5,6; Luke 15:5,6,7,10).

5.The Sufferer’s Crown (a Crown of Life), for those who have suffered for the sake of Christ and the Gospel (James 1:12; Matthew 5:10-12). It is also given to those faithful until the end (Revelation 2:10).