1. Revelation 21:1-7

2. What does it mean to be a “citizen” of heaven?
a native or naturalized member of a state or other
political community (originally a city or town, thus
“cityzen” but now usually referring to a country)
Politeuma:
“the condition, or life, of a citizen, citizenship;” it
is said of the heavenly status of believers, “our
citizenship (AV, “conversation”) is in heaven”;
COMMONWEALTH (“community”)

3. Oath of United States Citizenship
I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform noncombatant service in the Armed Forces of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law; and that I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God.

4. What does it mean to be a “citizen” of heaven?
According to Jesus: members of a KINGDOM
Matthew 4:12-17 – “Repent, for the kingdom…”
Matthew 5:3-10 – “…for theirs is the kingdom…”
John 18:33-37 – “You say rightly that I am a king…”
God’s Law delivered:
Mount Sinai
Sermon on Mount
“Mount Zion”
Acts 1:1-8 – “…things pertaining to the kingdom…”
Citizenship dictates behavior based on who
the king is; they are his laws which must be
adhered; his laws are published, enforced

5. The faithful of God have always lived this way!
What does it mean to be a “citizen” of heaven?
The faithful of God have always lived this way!
Hebrews 11:8-10;
11:13-16
According to Apostles’ Doctrine: Practical citizenship
Ephesians 2:1-7;
Romans 6:16-18
No longer
who you were!
Ephesians 2:11-13 – “aliens from the commonwealth”
Ephesians 2:19-22 – “you are no longer strangers and
foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints…
members of the household of God…being built
together for a dwelling place of God…”
Ephesians 4:1-6 – “walk worthy of the calling…”
Philippians 1:27-30 – “let your conduct be worthy…”
Philippians 3:17-21 – “…our citizenship is in heaven”

6. What does it mean to be a “citizen” of heaven?
The Lord began to preach the kingdom
by admonishing REPENTANCE: changed behavior
The apostles continued to preach the kingdom
by teaching the worthy conduct of a citizen
Citizenship carries with it great reward:
Protection – Acts 22:28; Rev. 21:4
Privilege – Acts 25:11-12; Rev. 21:7

7. What does it mean to be a “citizen” of heaven?
The Lord began to preach the kingdom
by admonishing REPENTANCE: changed behavior
The apostles continued to preach the kingdom
by teaching the worthy conduct of a citizen
Non-citizenship carries with it great loss:
Matthew 22:1-14 – “outer darkness”
Revelation 21:8 – “the second death”

8. What does it mean to be a “citizen” of heaven?
Are YOU a citizen of HEAVEN?
Does your CONDUCT betray your loyalty?
Matthew 6:24 [U.S. oath] –
“cannot serve two masters”
WHOM are you serving?
Galatians 3:26-29 – you can become a son, heir, and fellow citizen today!