The Greek word for “crown” is stephanos, which can refer to a badge of royalty, a prize, or a general symbol of honor. The term originated in the ancient Greek games, where a stephanos was a wreath or garland of leaves placed on the winner’s head at the Bema, an elevated seat occupied by the awarding official. The Apostles used bema to depict the scene where faithful believers stand before Christ and have their deeds judged. Our faithfulness, overcoming, sacrifice, suffering, and enduring will all be rewarded there. The New Testament mentions five “crowns” among the eternal rewards: The Crown of Life, the Crown of Rejoicing, the Crown of Righteousness, the Crown of Glory, and the Imperishable or Incorruptible Crown. Crowns imply ruling, and that is precisely what crowns mean in heaven, and the Millennial Kingdom—we will rule and reign with the Messiah, alongside the Apostles, Patriarchs, and millions of believers. What crowns have you earned? Find out what crowns you already own and others you can earn as Pastor Brandon Holthaus unlocks heaven’s treasure room of Eternal Crowns. See you at the Bema Seat!