Our heavenly conversation
Rev. Steven Key reflects on the theological significance of Christ's ascension and its implications for believers' heavenly citizenship, drawing from Philippians 3:20. The article emphasizes that while Christians live physically on earth, their true conversation and citizenship belong to heaven, where Christ now reigns as Head of the church, calling believers to live as pilgrims awaiting Christ's return.
Rev. Steven Key, emeritus minister of the Protestant Reformed Churches and member of Loveland PRC in Loveland, Colorado For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ. Philippians 3:20 This month we commemorate Ascension Day. The significance of Christ's ascension is unfolded from many perspectives in Holy Scripture, including in Philippians 3:20. Because our Lord has been received into heaven, "our conversation is in heaven; from whence also...
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