The number of studies and books about young people leaving church when they leave home is astonishing. How is it even in good, independent Baptist churches young people are leaving at alarming rates?

Dual Citizenship

As born-again believers, we hold dual citizenship. We are first and foremost citizens of Heaven. Paul wrote the Philippians, “For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ,” (Philippians 3:20). The word conversation has the idea of manner of life or our conduct, in other words, we are to act as citizens of Heaven because when we became children of God we became citizens of His Kingdom.

Is It Right or Wrong?

Often Christians seem to be confused on the Bible’s teaching of separation. The Bible is very clear on the Christian’s responsibility to be separated from the world. The doctrine of separation is one that has become unpopular with many, but it is still a command of Scripture.