To the angel of the church in Smyrna write the following:
Remain faithful even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown that is life itself. The one who has an ear had better hear what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who conquers will in no way be harmed by the second death.’
1. Eternal life
2. The crown that is life itself, and unharmed by the second death.
James 1:12 describes it like this>>
Happy is the one who endures testing because when he has proven to be genuine, he will receive the crown of life that God promised to those who love him.
A victor's crown-- like Olympians would receive for enduring and winning a race. A stephanos--
Remain faithful even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown that is life itself. The one who has an ear had better hear what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who conquers will in no way be harmed by the second death.’
1. Eternal life
2. The crown that is life itself, and unharmed by the second death.
James 1:12 describes it like this>>
Happy is the one who endures testing because when he has proven to be genuine, he will receive the crown of life that God promised to those who love him.
A victor's crown-- like Olympians would receive for enduring and winning a race. A stephanos--