Test 4 Flashcards
Eight reasons the 24 elders are representative of the church
- Their Number 24
- Their Position
- Their Crowns
- Their Clothing
- Their Praise
- Their number
- Their Distinction
- Their Humility
Define their number 24
Levitical priesthood numbered in the thousands was divided into 24 groups. Church is called royal priesthood
Define their position
Sit on thrones
Define their clothing
Wear white robes
Define their praise
They sing of redemption by the blood
Define their number
from every tribe and nation, unlimited number
Define their distinction
distinguished from the angels
Define their humility
Cast crowns before the throne
What is the judgement seat of Christ also called?
BEMA
What does Bema mean in the Greek?
Judgement seat
When does the BEMA take place?
immediately after the rapture
Who is the BEMA for?
All that were raptured
What is the BEMA judging?
works
Is judgement necesarry?
yes
List the five crowns
- The incorruptible crown
- The crown of righteousness
- The crown of Life
- The crown of rejoicing
- The crown of glory