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Originally Posted by Raptor
The pattern in both the Old and New Testaments clearly describes that salvation is a gift by grace through faith, yet ruling and reigning with Christ in the Millennial Kingdom will be a reward earned by works.
For example, to be an elder or deacon in 1 Timothy 3, there are a series of qualifications. If there are requirements other than being a believer to be a leader in a church, which is temporary and very localized, surely there are requirements to be a co-king with Christ in the Millennial Kingdom.
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This is very succinctly put and easy to grasp! So much so that I think I will post this idea in another forum I'm on - thanks!