The concept of Reward in Christianity
Synonyms: Award, Prize, Compensation, Benefit, Bounty, Remuneration, Recompense, Gift, Incentive, Recognition, Honor, Gratuity
In Dutch: Beloning; In German: Belohnen; In Malay: Ganjaran; In Finnish: Palkkio; In Spanish: Premio; In Swedish: µþ±ð±ôö²Ô²¹; In French: ¸é鳦´Ç³¾±è±ð²Ô²õ±ð
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Christian concept of 'Reward'
From: Ante-nicene Fathers
(1) This of virtue is after death, emphasizing the importance of a virtuous life and the afterlife, because virtue is never ended except by death.[1] (2) This is something that is sought after by those who love vanity, and is a part of the way of darkness.[2] (3) This represents the abundant measure that they will receive from the Lord in the day of retribution, highlighting the anticipation of divine recompense.[3] (4) The benefits or honors one may receive for their faith, actions, and adherence to the divine law, such as the crown of faith, or immortality, as the passage highlights.[4] (5) This refers to the recompense that those who have suffered unjustly will receive, indicating that their suffering will be acknowledged and compensated for.[5]
From: Expositions of Holy Scripture
(1) This refers to what is given to those who receive Christ's messengers, and those who confess Him will also be confessed.[6] (2) This represents the positive outcome for willingly performing Christian service, and is received for those who actively and enthusiastically spread the Gospel.[7] (3) This is the result of seeking, and the best one is to find God, therefore showing the ultimate goal.[8] (4) These are the outcomes of loving obedience, and they include a fuller Christ, while unloving disobedience is what keeps people away from Him, and His gifts.[9] (5) Rewards beyond hope and beyond measure shall be given to such an one who loses himself in a glad surrender of himself to his Saviour, according to the text.[10]
From: Summa Theologica (English translation)
(1) This is something that is given in return for good actions or merits, often in the context of spiritual or moral evaluation.[11] (2) This is something given or received in recognition of service, merit, or achievement, and it is something that is received in return for good behavior or work.[12] (3) Reward is the consequence of merit, and it is considered to be something given in return for work or toil, as a price for it, which is an act of justice.[13] (4) An outcome or recognition for positive actions, which, unlike punishment, is not considered a primary effect of law.[14]
From: The city of God
(1) The rewards of the blessed will be far greater than the blessings of the condemned state, representing a future state of bliss.[15]
The concept of Reward in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Reward" in the text signifies the eternal blessing bestowed upon Edwin's consort, achieved through the transformative process of Holy Baptism, emphasizing the spiritual significance and eternal life associated with this divine recognition.
From: Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England
(1) The reward is the reward of eternity, which Edwin's consort was blessed with through the regeneration of Holy Baptism.[16]