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This episode explores the balance of being a citizen of heaven and a citizen of one's country, emphasizing the call to honor governing authorities while remaining devoted to King Jesus.

What does it mean to be both a citizen of heaven and a citizen of your country? In this message from 1 Peter 2, we explore how Christians are called to honor governing authorities, seek the good of their nation, and remain fully devoted to King Jesus above every earthly allegiance. Discover what Scripture teaches about citizenship, freedom, and living as faithful ambassadors of Christ in today’s world. Title: Honor Text: 1 Peter 2:13-17 Speaker: Josh Branham ___ Website - https://www.hillcityboise.org Josh Branham - https://www.joshuabranham.com/ Hill City Music - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0spt6YDRcSaUs93c97MIOS?si=rgtGpwMLQn-VhIJvYQkYRA Spotify Worship Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4r6oywaOn7zGfHolOBnX7g?si=zTZtN0F6TPG9gUwTuqATuA Baptism 101 - https://www.hillcityboise.org/baptism Give Online - https://hillcityboise.churchcenter.com/giving Events - https://hillcityboise.churchcenter.com/registrations

People in this episode

Host: Josh Branham

Topics covered

• citizenship
• governing authorities
• Christian devotion
• ambassadors of Christ
• freedom

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 1 Peter 2

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