An Incorruptible Crown - Serious Winning by the Power of the Resurrection

I. Serious About Winning
a. "every man that striveth for the mastery"
b. Long Training & Dignity of the Body
c. "because our bodies are the temples of God, and God is described as a consuming fire, when we make our bodies true ark's of God, true dwelling places of the Spirit, we are on fire, we run, we do our work with a passion and with a zeal." – Rev. Rushdoony

II. The Corruptible Crown
a. Honor and Self-Denial
b. "If pagans will discipline themselves for a meaningless wreath, how much more should those who claim to follow Christ discipline themselves to receive the crown of life that Christ has offered to the faithful?" – Rev. Tarsitano
c. Crown of Thorns and Emasculation of Adonis and the "Mother God"

III. Rule and Power
a. "The body must not be suffered to rule." – Matthew Henry
b. The Apex of Christ power is Resurrection
c. "I will give thee a crown of life." Rev. 2:10
d. "And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth." Rev 5:10