You're a Saint

Colossians 1:2 (NKJV) To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are in Colosse: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Each time the word 'saint' is used, immediately the idea of someone who is super-spiritual comes to my mind. Over the years there has been a lot of confusion over the word 'saints.' Who is a saint? Who says that a person is saint? We all know that there are some famous saints like 'St. Teresa' and 'St. Thomas,' but is the world's common understanding of saints really biblical? I suggest to you that it is not.

According to the largest Christian Religion in the world, the following steps are necessary to become a saint:

"All Christians aspire to become saints, that is, persons in heaven (officially canonized or not), who lived lives of great charity and heroic virtues. In official (ROMAN CATHOLIC) Church procedures there are three steps to sainthood: one becomes Venerable, Blessed and then a Saint. Venerable is the title given to a deceased person recognized as having lived heroic virtues. To be recognized as a blessed, and therefore beatified, in addition to personal attributes of charity and heroic virtue, one miracle, acquired through the individual's intercession, is required. Canonization requires two, though a Pope may waive these requirements. Martyrdom does not usually require a miracle."

Friend, it's all not true, unnecessary, and man-made! According to the Bible, if you're a believer in Jesus, then you're automatically a saint. Saints in the New Testament, and today, are alive. You're a saint not because of what you do, but because of you are in Jesus. He has made you a saint. The word in the Greek is the word, "hagios," and literally means to be 'set apart for a special work.' As a Christian, you are set apart by God for His use. You're not perfect, but in His hands you're a saint on the move!

Please test all things by the Word of God (1 Thessalonians 5:1)! It will help clear up 100% of any confusion that has arisen through man-made religions.

Loving Jesus,
Saint Edward


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