2011 July 3rd
Sunday Sermon at Yoido Full Gospel Church ? Seoul, Korea
Speaker: Senior Pastor Rev. Yonggi Cho
My citizenship
(Phil 3:17-21)


When I was young, I envied Koreans who held American citizenship. But now American citizenship is not an object of envy anymore since we as Koreans are enjoying economic prosperity ourselves.


1. Adam and the worldly citizenship
1) Those who are born of the flesh are citizens of the world and are bound as slaves to the Devil.
2) Since the whole world is under the control of the Evil One, worldly citizens are slaves of Satan.
① They serve the Devil
② They abide by the laws of the Devil
③ They live as prisoners of the Devil

2. Jesus and the heaven’s citizenship
1) Born again through the Holy Spirit and water.
2) Sealed with the Holy Spirit
3) Partakers of the provisions of God's Word
4) Governed by God ? keeping the Ten Commandments, honoring the Sabbath day, tithing
5) Protected by God - angels surrounding Elijah at Dothan
6) Taken care of by God - God is the Creator, King and Father.

3. The devil’s attacks on the heaven’s citizens
1) Earthly thoughts
2) Desire to gain and hoard wealth
3) Doubts and anxiety
4) Negative words
- Resist the devil and he will flee from you.


We are not worldly citizens ruled by the world. We are citizens of heaven governed by God.