7 Crowns of the Believer

I have heard studies on “the five crowns” we receive, but there are 7 crowns.
2 Cor. 5:10 For we must all be made manifest before the judgment-seat of Christ; that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
Paul speaks about The Race (Christian Lifestyle).
* The winner leaves of laurel which would soon wither.
* The runner strived for the wreath - this crown dies.
* The wreath was just proof of victory.
* The winner strived for the victory.
Paul points out that our crowns are incorruptible, lasting forever, being the proof of victory of Christian living.
There are seven crowns.
* 2 of those crowns we have already received and we wear them daily.
* 5 crowns we receive when we stand before Christ.
1. Crown of Separation CROWN of CONSECRATION (HOLINESS)
* Numbers 6:8 ‘all the days of his separation he is holy to the Lord.’
* Hebrew - NEZER - consecration, crown, separation.
* Nazarite Consecration.
* 1 Peter 2:9 You are a holy nation, priests and kings,
2. Crown of Protection
* Psalm 5:12 For it is You who blesses the righteous man, O LORD, You surround him with favor as with a shield.
* Hebrew - âṭar - to encircle as for attack, protection,.
3. Crown of Incorruptibility - Crown of VICTORY
* 1 Corinthians 9:25
* This crown is given to every Believer.
* It is everlasting and will never tarnish eternally sparkling and shining reflecting the glory of Christ our king.
4. Crown of Rejoicing
* 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20
* Christ is our hope and joy.
5. Crown of Righteousness
* 2 Timothy 4:8
* The Crown of Righteousness is given to all who are saved.
6. Crown of Life
* James 1:12 Blessed is the man who endures temptation, because having been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
* PERSECUTED Christians - all types of persecution.
* Revelation 2:10 Crown endurance.
7. Crown of Glory
* 1 Peter 5:2 ...to the Elders...