Since we are nearing the close of our first season, John Sweat circle's back to some of the content from the first episode and further unpacks what is meant by- Pilgrim Theology- using the book of 1 Peter. Understanding this New Testament theme shapes not only the way we do theology but the Christian life.
The Christian is a dual citizen, a two-age sojourner, traveling to the heavenly city as they have at the same time been sent into the earthly city as ambassadors. They are to be in but not of, distinct from yet on mission in, pilgrims yet indigenous. They are to love their city yet love a greater city to come! Their King is Christ; their identity is Christ; their hope is the return of Christ; and they are on mission sent by Christ into the world.
