AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST (2)
- There is a difference between being a citizen and being an ambassador. A citizen is a recognised member of a nation, entitled to its rights and protection while owing allegiance to its laws . Spiritually, our citizenship in heaven begins with the new birth (John 3:3, Colossians 1:12–14).
- We are not only born again through faith in the nished work of Christ, but our names are also recorded in heaven (Philippians 4:3, Hebrews 12:22–24, Revelation 21:27).
- We possess the inalienable rights of citizens of heaven, including the right to become children of God through faith in Christ (John 1:12). As believers, we also enjoy the privileges and inheritance of God’s kingdom.
- Another right we possess is the gift of eternal life (John 3:16). We also have direct access to God through Christ, with condence and boldness (Hebrews 10:19–22, Ephesians 3:12).
- As citizens of God’s kingdom, we have been given freedom from sin, guilt, shame, fear, sickness, disease, and every form of bondage through Christ (John 8:34–36, Romans 8:1, 1 Peter 2:24).
- We also have the right to become the heirs of God (Romans 8:15-17).
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