Three Crowns Plus promotes the Gospel of God, which concerns the physical manifestation of God's royal rule on the earth - good news for the RIGHTEOUS, but bad news for all of those NOT READY! Jesus Christ and those who prove faithful will reign upon the earth for 1,000 years. You must train now if you expect to reign then. Train to Reign Brothers and Sisters!
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Charles Cooper
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The Kingdom of God vs. the Kingdom of Heaven: Understanding the Rule and the Realm
In Episode 42 of Three Crowns Plus, Dr. Charles Cooper unpacks one of the most overlooked distinctions in the Gospels: the difference between the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Heaven. Many believers assume these phrases mean the same thing—but Jesus used them to describe two related yet distinct realities.
Dr. Cooper explains that the Kingdom of Heaven is a place—the realm where believers and unbelievers coexist until God’s final separation. The Kingdom of God, however, is a rule—a government of authority, reward, and participation granted to those who live faithfully. Through detailed biblical exposition, Dr. Cooper reveals that the Kingdom of God is not about salvation, but about rulership in the coming reign of Christ.
You’ll learn why this distinction matters, how it transforms your understanding of discipleship, and what it means to “work for the Kingdom of God”—and yes, how even Buc-ee’s can teach us something about heavenly priorities.
11 Nov 2025
Rewards vs. Salvation: The Error Most Christians Make
In this next installment of the Does God Hate the Rich? series, Dr. Charles Cooper clarifies one of the most misunderstood doctrines in the church: the difference between salvation and rewards. Through Matthew 19 and 1 Corinthians 3, Dr. Cooper explains that Jesus’ encounter with the rich young ruler was not about eternal life by faith, but about eternal reward for faithfulness. Many believers confuse “being saved” with “being rewarded,” committing what Dr. Cooper calls an “illegitimate totality transfer”—imposing one meaning of “saved” on every passage.
Dr. Cooper reveals that the “main thing” of the Christian life is not merely getting to heaven, but earning eternal honor and rulership in the coming Kingdom. Rewards are God’s public commendation for faithful living, granted by the Father and confirmed at the judgment seat of Christ. This message exposes the danger of minimizing rewards, the reality of loss at the Bema Seat, and the eternal significance of every act of obedience.
4 Nov 2025
What is Treasure in Heaven?
In this next installment of the Does God Hate the Rich? series, Dr. Charles Cooper defines what Jesus meant by “treasure in heaven” and clarifies how it differs from salvation. Through Matthew 19:21 and related passages, Dr. Cooper explains that treasure in heaven is the eternal reward and status granted by God the Father to believers who live in faithful allegiance to Christ. These rewards are not symbolic or sentimental—they represent rulership, honor, and joy in the coming Kingdom.
Jesus’ call to the rich young ruler was not a demand for poverty but an invitation to transfer trust—from earthly security to eternal inheritance. Dr. Cooper exposes the divine “investment seminar” behind Jesus’ words, showing that sacrifice, service, suffering, and stewardship are the currencies that yield everlasting dividends in God’s economy.
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