Gospel

Eternal Rewards

Jesus promised believers reward from the Father for faithful obedience - distinct from receiving eternal life by faith alone.

Jesus said abide in him as branches in a vine - fruit comes from staying connected, not from self-generated effort alone.

Jesus sent disciples to all nations - baptize, teach obedience, with his promised presence to the end of the age.

Jesus said give Caesar what is Caesar's and God what is God's - earthly duty and ultimate allegiance stay distinct.

Jesus said you will know false prophets by their fruits - judge teaching by what it produces, not by charisma alone.

Jesus said give, pray, and fast in secret - reward comes from the Father who sees what is hidden, not from human applause.

Jesus taught that murder starts as anger and adultery as lust - righteousness goes deeper than outward compliance.

Jesus closed the Sermon on the Mount with two builders - wisdom is hearing his words and doing them, not hearing alone.

Jesus said unless you become like a little child, you won't enter the kingdom - trust without merit-calculating.

Jesus said follow him by taking up your cross daily - self-denial as the shape of discipleship, not a one-time decision.