Ephesians 2:19 Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God\u2019s people and also members of his household,<\/p>\n
A foreigner\/stranger is a person who is unknown; a person who is neither a friend nor an acquaintance with no rights and documentation to reside in a certain place .<\/p>\n
Paul affirms the position of believers in God’s kingdom ; that they are citizens. They are legally recognized members with associated rights and obligations considered in terms of privileges assigned to members of God’s household. They have been awarded the privileges and position of the children of God, by grace through faith.<\/p>\n
We are no longer foreigners and strangers, but are fellow citizens with the saints. We are members of the heavenly household . We ought to grasp this God given privileges, know and utilize our position .
\nOur rightful position is that we are the sons of God and whatever the father owns belongs to us.<\/p>\n
Our father calls us by our names . He knew us long before we were born. Isa 43:1 But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine.<\/p>\n
Further readings:
\nJer 1:5
\nEph 2:12
\nPhi 3:20<\/p>\n
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