The concept of spiritual citizenship is most clearly expressed in Philippians , where Paul writes, “Our citizenship (politeuma [polivteuma]) is in heaven.” This is the only place in Scripture where the word is used, but the idea is found in both Jewish and Christian literature.
As was the earthly man, so are those who are of the earth; and as is the heavenly man, so also are those who are of heaven. | 1 Corinthians 15:48
But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. | Philippians 3:20
But according to his promise we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. | 2 Peter 3:13
By no means! Let God be true though every one were a liar, as it is written, “That you may be justified in your words, and prevail when you are judged. | Romans 3:4
But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. | John 20:31
But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed. | 2 Peter 3:10
But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, 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. | Philippians 3:20-21
By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God. | 1 John 4:2
For good news came to us just as to them, but the message they heard did not benefit them, because they were not united by faith with those who listened. | Hebrews 4:2
For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. | Romans 1:20
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. | John 3:16
For one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit. | 1 Corinthians 14:2
Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. | James 5:14
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. | Colossians 3:1
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. | James 1:5
Let our cattle bear Without mishap and without loss, Let there be no outcry in our streets. | Psalm 144:14
No one understands; no one seeks for God. | Romans 3:11
Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. | John 20:30-31
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! “May they be secure who love you. | Psalm 122:6
Remind them to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed, |Titus 3:1
So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God. | Ephesians 2:19
The firstborn of a donkey you shall redeem with a lamb, or if you will not redeem it you shall break its neck. All the firstborn of your sons you shall redeem. And none shall appear before me empty-handed. | Exodus 34:20
When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. | John 16:13
Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. | 2 Corinthians 5:8
In fact, the development of the idea may be traced from the record of Abraham’s experience to the writings of the apostolic fathers.