This is rather an interesting topic, v-a.
There are hierarchies of angels of which the scriptures are clear. My first inclination was to say the are hierarchies of believers as well, much along the lines of what BTL stated. After I've thought about this (the whole last two days) I'm not sure I believe there are hierarchies of believers. The scriptures state that we will be "like Christ" ruling over the angels. So, while we'll never be part of the Godhead, I see believers as being on the same level ruling over God's creation.
Now, all that being said, if we recall John and James' mother asking for them to rule on Christ's right and left, doesn't this mean there is a hierarchy of rulership? Christ didn't say there isn't such a position but simply that it wasn't His to give.
HarleyD:"The scriptures state that we will be "like Christ" ruling over the angels. So, while we'll never be part of the Godhead, I see believers as being on the same level ruling over God's creation."
Interesting point. I had recently had a discussion with my wife concerning what will remain intact when the world is finally redeemed completely. Will we still maintain our gender? Will we still maintain our familial relationships? Marital relationships?
These are interesting ideas to ponder yet I don't see a need to have the final answer. Seems that the more important issues concern the attitudes and motivations that propel us as God's children - selfishness or selflessnes? What is preserved from this life to the next probably makes little difference when we are able to be with God and worship Him eternally - the ultimate forfeiture of one's self!!