Paul contrasts those who are citizens of heaven with those who are enemies of the cross, (Phil.3:17-21). This stark contrast is depicted throughout the Bible in the study of two cities – Babylon and Jerusalem. The conflict between Babylon and Jerusalem is the story of the whole Bible – apostasy and salvation. They are the two most mentioned cities in the Bible. Both appear in Genesis and Revelation They are literal cities, yet represent two spiritual groups.

This is the final in Ken’s series on “The Power of Identity”