In keeping with our study of the rewards believers will receive at the Bema or Mercy Seat of Christ we will start with the 5 Crowns it is possible to receive which we will lay at Jesus feet. First is The Crown of Life – (Revelation 2:10) “Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.” This crown is for all believers who remain faithful to the end and for those who endure sufferings and persecution for Jesus, to the point of death if necessary. “And this is the promise that He has promised us—eternal life” (1 John 2:25). James tells us that this crown of life is for all those who love God (James 1:12). How do we demonstrate our love for God? The apostle John answers this for us: “For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome” (1 John 5:3). As His children we must keep His commandments, obeying Him, always remaining faithful. So, as we endure the trials, pains, heartaches, and tribulations of life may we ever move forward, always “looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith” (Hebrews 12:2) and receive the crown of life that awaits us. Partial credit GotQuestions.org
