Philippians 3: Knowing Christ and Pressing On

Paul warns against those who trust in circumcision and lists his own former credentials, which he now counts as loss compared to knowing Christ and having righteousness from God by faith. He presses on toward the goal, knowing believers' citizenship is in heaven.

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According to Philippians 3:20-21, where does Paul say the believer's true citizenship is, and what will Christ do when He returns?

Citizenship is left undefined, with no mention of any future bodily changeCitizenship is in Rome, and believers await political liberation from Roman ruleCitizenship is in heaven, and Christ will transform believers' lowly bodies to be like His glorious bodyCitizenship is in the earthly city of Jerusalem, and Christ will rebuild the temple there