Because of our belief in Jesus Christ and the good news of the gospel, we have become citizens of heaven. Practically, this simply means that we have entered into partnership, into a spiritual fellowship with God’s people. We have become members of a new community—what the New Testament calls the “church.” And, as Christians, Paul calls us to live in light of that wonderful reality.
Believers have earthly citizenship based on where they reside and a heavenly citizenship based on the person and work of Jesus Christ. But a heavenly citizenship comes with key responsibilities—one of which states that we must strive together for the sake and faith of the gospel. In other words, as Christians, we must actively defend and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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