Ver. 20. _Christian Citizenship._

+I. The heavenly citizenship of Christians.+--1. _The city to which

they belong_--heaven. 2. _When are true Christians made citizens of

this heavenly state?_ When they are pardoned. 3. _What are the

privileges connected with this state of relation to the heavenly

city?_ (1) _Freedom._ (2) _Admits to honourable employment and

office._ (3) _Fellowship and communion with the whole body of

Israel._ 4. _A right to the common property_--the inheritance of the

saints in light.

+II. The conduct manifested by true Christians, and corresponding

with their privilege.+--1. _Holiness._ 2. _Boast of the institutions

of the heavenly city._ 3. _Are bold and courageous._ 4. _It will be

seen in our spirit._ 5. _Our affections are in heaven.--R. Watson._

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