megrose · 56-60, F
The Bible describes anyone in this world who is a born-again believer, as a saint. All born again believers are saints. That doesn't mean they are to be worshipped, nor are better than anyone else, puffed up in pride, or think themselves higher than anyone else. I think the people you encountered, just meant that you are a good person. That's usually what they say about a good person. However, the Bible confirms that even a "good" person is not a saint. One must be a born-again believer to acquire that title. You are a born again believer, so it's not wrong for someone to call you a saint. However, I don't think they understand what that means. That term does not mean "a deity to be prayed to or worshipped", as some might think. And I'm sure we couldn't "steal His thunder", no matter what we do. Haha. Good post!
DanielsASJ · 36-40, M
OverTheHill · 61-69, M
The word “saint” comes from the Greek word hagios, which means “consecrated to God, holy, sacred, pious." It is almost always used in the plural, “saints.” "…Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much harm he did to Your saints at Jerusalem" (Acts 9:13). "Now as Peter was traveling through all those regions, he came down also to the saints who lived at Lydda" (Acts 9:32). "And this is just what I did in Jerusalem; not only did I lock up many of the saints in prisons …“ (Acts 26:10). There is only one instance of the singular use, and that is "Greet every saint in Christ Jesus…" (Philippians 4:21). In Scripture there are 67 uses of the plural “saints” compared to only one use of the singular word “saint.” Even in that one instance, a plurality of saints is in view: “…every saint…” (Philippians 4:21).
The idea of the word “saints” is a group of people set apart for the Lord and His kingdom. There are three references referring to godly character of saints: "that you receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints …" (Romans 16:2). "For the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ" (Ephesians 4:12). "But immorality or any impurity or greed must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints" (Ephesians 5:3).
Therefore, scripturally speaking, the “saints” are the body of Christ, Christians, the church. All Christians are considered saints. All Christians are saints—and at the same time are called to be saints. First Corinthians 1:2 states it clearly: “To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy…” The words “sanctified” and “holy” come from the same Greek root as the word that is commonly translated “saints.” Christians are saints by virtue of their connection with Jesus Christ. Christians are called to be saints, to increasingly allow their daily life to more closely match their position in Christ. This is the biblical description and calling of the saints.
How does the Roman Catholic understanding of “saints” compare with the biblical teaching? Not very well. In Roman Catholic theology, the saints are in heaven. In the Bible, the saints are on earth. In Roman Catholic teaching, a person does not become a saint unless he/she is “beatified” or “canonized” by the Pope or prominent bishop. In the Bible, everyone who has received Jesus Christ by faith is a saint. In Roman Catholic practice, the saints are revered, prayed to, and in some instances, worshiped. In the Bible, saints are called to revere, worship, and pray to God alone.
The idea of the word “saints” is a group of people set apart for the Lord and His kingdom. There are three references referring to godly character of saints: "that you receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints …" (Romans 16:2). "For the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ" (Ephesians 4:12). "But immorality or any impurity or greed must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints" (Ephesians 5:3).
Therefore, scripturally speaking, the “saints” are the body of Christ, Christians, the church. All Christians are considered saints. All Christians are saints—and at the same time are called to be saints. First Corinthians 1:2 states it clearly: “To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy…” The words “sanctified” and “holy” come from the same Greek root as the word that is commonly translated “saints.” Christians are saints by virtue of their connection with Jesus Christ. Christians are called to be saints, to increasingly allow their daily life to more closely match their position in Christ. This is the biblical description and calling of the saints.
How does the Roman Catholic understanding of “saints” compare with the biblical teaching? Not very well. In Roman Catholic theology, the saints are in heaven. In the Bible, the saints are on earth. In Roman Catholic teaching, a person does not become a saint unless he/she is “beatified” or “canonized” by the Pope or prominent bishop. In the Bible, everyone who has received Jesus Christ by faith is a saint. In Roman Catholic practice, the saints are revered, prayed to, and in some instances, worshiped. In the Bible, saints are called to revere, worship, and pray to God alone.
saintsong · 41-45, F
@OverTheHill This makes sense...It all started when I felt sanctified by the Lord, being called up out of the world and towards God Himself, fighting my flesh for His virtues, then given to rest in His own virtues in Christ who never sinned who became sin for me so that I may have the righteousness of God! All I want is to live for Him, be molded into His image, His will for my life is much more entertaining than anything I could ever come up with.. To be set apart for the Lord sanctified yes! The miracles follow, not because I have any super powers, but Who I Know He Has Supernatural power.. It's absolutely lovely...And yet I still hunger for more! Jesus is the best! Also my Grandpa had an Uncle who was Sainted by the Pope back in 2010 He was first cannonized and then Sainted in September of 2010 He shares my maiden name, My Grandpas uncles name was Saint Andre Bessette! I also believe that there were 3 saints in my family tree in total which is very rare just to have just one! And I'm hoping to be the fourth! I wouldn't want anyone to pray to me?????? I'm just a foolish silly lazy woman who is fully and completely in love with God! I have no super powers but I know Him He who does!
JimboSaturn · 56-60, M
You need help.
saintsong · 41-45, F
@JimboSaturn The good Lord does Help me and it's absolutely lovely!
saintsong · 41-45, F
@TryingtoLava Well, God does inspire full length movies about me and the people in my life...You are the Light of the world a city built upon a hill cannot be hidden..27But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. 28He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are,…29 so that no one may boast in His presence.…Plus when I sought out the Lord, First with all my heart soul and strength He seated me in Heavenly Places!! Where I could literally hear Heavenly Angels singing! My family history stems from Catholic roots such as my Grandmother, And my Grandpa's Uncle who was sainted by the Pope back in 2010 Saint Andre Bessette I share my maiden name with him, and do feel the blessing to 1000 generations thanks to apparently the 3 saints that are in my family tree, which is super rare even just to have just one saint, but to have 3!!! And God is working on me and hopefully I will be the fourth!! Though I really like the Baptist church, as right now I am listening to In Touch Ministries with Dr. Charles Stanley, replay, cause Dr. Charles Stanley passed a couple years...But Yea I like both churches!