Phil 3:20 But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself.
Where is our citizenship?
James Smith: "Our citizenship is in heaven." By our regeneration, we are born to this celestial city; and as by our adoption, we are placed among, and recognized as part of, the family of God, we are heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ. By virtue of God's free grace, as well as by our covenant relationship, we are redeemed men, and are now traveling to take possession of our inheritance. Not only so--but as our citizenship is in heaven, so all our best things are there--Jesus our adorable Redeemer is there--we have laid up our treasure there--our hearts therefore are there--our life is there, hid with Christ in God--our hope is there, which as an anchor of the soul, enters into that which is within the veil--our Father is there--and all our nearest and dearest relations are there. All that we prize most, and all that we love best, is in heaven; it is therefore surprising that we are not more desirous of going there, to see, enjoy, and be with them forever.
1 Peter 3:18
For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God
Psalm 16:11
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
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