Text: Philippians 3:17-21I.CitizenshipA.Citizenship is neither exile or escapismB.A Roman understanding of citizenshipC.A colony of heavenD.Moving towards resurrectionII.Enemies of the CrossA.A few words on Gnosticism•Gnostic separation•Gnostic libertinesB.The gospel – “God so loved the world…”III.Love trumps the desires of the flesh (1 Cor 10:23-11:1)A.The markers of the New Covenant (Matthew 22:36-40)B.Heavenly wisdom (James 3:13-18)IV.Conclusion