A couple of months ago I researched everything I could find on this question. (I admit I was looking for loopholes, being an anarchist at heart while recognizing that our ultimate destiny is a perfect Kingdom.)
Here's a series on everything the Bible has to say on this subject (that I could find).
Thanks. I'm gonna check this out. It could be a very valuable resource for me as I continue to write this series
If our ultimate citizenship is in an ideal kingdom, then here we are only temporarily residing as we travel on the Way.
Good point. When you think of this life as a Temporary Duty (TDY) things make a lot more sense.