Phillipians 1:1 Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:
Is it true that saints are elected by a group of elites who determine whether they have done something worthy of being a saint? How ARROGANT can a group of snobs be?
The great part of about being a bible believing, born again, washed in the blood of Jesus Christ, is the true understanding of what being a saint is. Remember this is not the Gospel according to Bob Blair. This is based on the bible.
The Greek word used for the word saint (hagios) is the same rootword for sanctify (hagiazo). To understand the sainthood, one has to understand the idea of sanctification. Most think this a spooky word meaning some kind of hocus pocus to God is a manner that is not practical. This of course in not true. Sanctify simple means something that is set apart or designated for a specific task, duty or purpose. A hammer is sanctified because it's original purpose is to pound nails into place. It was not meant to be used as a weapon, childcare, or medicine.
The born again believer is a saint not due to anything more than because they have trusted Jesus Christ as Savior. The benefit of this in daily life is that God has set each believer apart for a particular mission. Sure we all are to witness for Christ, read our bible, pray, and attend and participate in a local church. But we are also to realize that God also has empowered us to do a mission that will lead us to hear "well done thou good and faithful servant".
Are you a saint? One who is set apart for God's Glory through the blood of Jesus Christ? It does not take a vote from a council of men or women with an inflated view of themselves.
