Mike Bird offers a paraphrastic translation of the Epistle to Diognetus chapter 5, where the text explores the profound identity of Christians, who transcend borders of land, language, and custom. Discover how they live by a spirit that transcends human distinctions, embodying a creed that is a living testament to a divine truth. As citizens of heaven, Christians navigate the world with a higher calling, sharing in universal experiences yet guided by a unique purpose. Despite facing persecution and misunderstanding, Christians find true life in suffering, responding to slander with blessings. Witness how Christians embody a kingdom beyond this world, their lives testifying to an unquenchable light and triumphing over undeserved hatred through unwavering conviction.

00:00 The Tale of a New Race of Christians
00:39 Citizens of Heaven
01:23 A Life of Paradoxes
02:13 A Kingdom Not of This World

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