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Revelation 14:6,7
And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people, [7] Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.

There are seven beatitude blessings in Revelation. The sixth blessing involves the blessing God has for those that pay attention to the book of Revelation by keeping what is written in it.

Revelation 22:7
Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.

II Corinthians 5:10
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

There are church members today, who are saved and justified by the blood of Christ, that live unjust lives. There are church members today, who are saved and justified by the blood of Christ, that live filthy lives. There are church members, who were justified by the blood of Christ, that live righteous lives. There are church members, who were justified by the blood of Christ, who live holy (set apart from the world) lives. If you don’t believe this, check the church history of any local church, or try to pastor one for any length of time. The key words in the verses that follow are quickly and still. The word quickly is an adverbial modifier used as a descriptive adjective, which refers not to “when” he is coming, but to the manner in which he will come at the rapture. According to Paul it will be as quickly as the human eye blinks. The word still is used in each of the four types in Revelation 22:11 to remind the reader his coming will be so quick they will be caught in whatever state they are living, with no chance for repentance and a change in their lifestyle. It is God’s way of telling the reader he needs to continually being found in living a righteous, set apart, life, or he will see they are caught in their routine life style when Jesus comes to get him.

Revelation 22:11,12
He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still. [12] And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.

Could it be that part of the reward will be exhibited in the glory of the individual resurrected? Could it be possible that a child of God reaps what he or she sows? Could it be that some bodies will be more glorious that others according to the degree they sowed to the Spirit? So also in I Corinthians 15:42 is a conclusion drawn to the verses that precede it.

I Corinthians 15:38,41,42
But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, and to every seed his own body. [41] There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory. [42] So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:

Could it be that the one said to overcome in Revelation represents a church member, who was still found living a righteous, set apart life, when he or she died a natural death or was taken at the rapture?

Revelation 3:19-22
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. [20] Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. [21] To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. [22] He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

Revelation 2:7
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.

Revelation 2:25-29
But that which ye have already hold fast till I come. [26] And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: [27] And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father. [28] And I will give him the morning star. [29] He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.