5 Crowns 1.The Crown of Righteousness: (Those who love intimacy with God. Who long for and look forward to the appearing of Jesus. Being with Jesus. Hearts Afire!) “For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. There is reserved for me in the future the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me, but to all those who have loved His appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:8   2.The Crown of Life: For those who have been faithful through trials, sufferings and even martyred unto death. “Martyr’s crown.” “Blessed is the one who endures under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him.” James 1:12 “Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.” Revelation 2:10   3.The Crown Incorruptible (Imperishable): (For those who discipline, deny themselves and endure.) The Victor’s Crown. “Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown (garland) that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable (incorruptible). So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air. But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.” I Corinthians 24-27   4.The Crown of Glory: (Those who are servant shepherds of followers of Jesus.) “Shepherd’s crown” “Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.” I Peter 5:2-4   5.The Crown of Rejoicing: (For those who have been a part of evangelism and soul winning.) “Soul winner’s crown” “For what is our hope or joy or crown of rejoicing (boasting) our Lord Jesus at His coming? Is it not you?” I Thessalonians 2:19 “Therefore, my brethren, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.” Philippians 4:1