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Does God have requirements to be a citizen of his Kingdom that is spoken of thru the entire Bible?
If so what are they?
If so what are they?
Originally posted by checkbaiterThanks. But is that all?
John 3:16, Romans 10:9,10
Originally posted by galveston75Of course we all know the requirements by now. We are not stupid. All citizens of Gods kingdom must belong to God's organization - the Watchtower Bible Society.
Does God have requirements to be a citizen of his Kingdom that is spoken of thru the entire Bible?
If so what are they?
Originally posted by Rajk999OMG. See this is the problem and it is not needed. Why can't any of you guys have a normal biblical conversation instead of always poisoning it? Is it really just impossible?
Of course we all know the requirements by now. We are not stupid. All citizens of Gods kingdom must belong to God's organization - the Watchtower Bible Society.
THE apostle Paul encouraged the congregation in Philippi to “behave in a manner worthy of the good news.” (Read Philippians 1:27.) The Greek expression that Paul used for the word “behave” may also be rendered “carry on as citizens.” That phrase had special significance for the congregation in Philippi. Why? Because it seems that Philippi was one of a select group of cities where the inhabitants had been granted a form of Roman citizenship. Roman citizens in Philippi and throughout the Roman Empire were proud of their status and enjoyed special protection under Roman law.
Members of the congregation in Philippi had greater reason for being proud. Paul reminded them that as anointed Christians their citizenship existed “in the heavens.” (Phil. 3:20) They were citizens, not of a mere human empire, but of God’s Kingdom. As such, they enjoyed unparalleled protection and benefits.—Eph. 2:19-22.
Paul’s admonition to “carry on as citizens” applies principally to those who will rule with Christ in heaven. (Phil. 3:20) But by extension, it can be applied to those who will be the earthly subjects of God’s Kingdom.
Why? Because all dedicated Christians serve the same King, Jehovah, and must live up to the same standards. (Eph. 4:4-6) Today, people work hard to qualify to become citizens of a prosperous country. How much more should we value the opportunity to be Kingdom citizens!
Originally posted by galveston75The King requires all citizens to give blood for blood transfusions.
Thanks. But is that all?
I don't know what country you live but does your country just require that you believe in it and acknowledge that it's there or is there more?
Remember we are speaking of a real Kingdom with a leader and subjects. Being a subject of a government or kingdom could have many requirements, would it not?
So are there any other ...[text shortened]... requirements by this kingdom that we have to know and do in order to be one of it's citizens?
Originally posted by galveston75Is Jesus Christ your King ?
Study history.
A person desiring to become a citizen of a human government might have to learn something about that government’s history. Likewise, those desiring to be Kingdom citizens do well to learn all they can about God’s Kingdom. Consider the example set by the sons of Korah, who served in ancient Israel. They took great delight in Jerusalem a ...[text shortened]... 13desire to preach the good news of the Kingdom will naturally intensify.—Jer. 9:24; Luke 4:43.