How do you know for sure you're a saint? Don't you think there's a little more to sainthood that separates them from the other sinners of the world? I haven't met a Christian who doesn't sin when I know for a fact that saints can't sin.
I am a saint according to the Word of God, yet I live.; But the life I live in the flesh, is Christ Jesus living in me... I walk in the Spirit and not in the flesh..... The bible does not say that saints never sinned.... do you know everything the popes has done in their entire life time? NO YOU DON"T... and from what I know about the history of the catholic sec. they were evil them and they are still evil now.... there is no conviction... cause they think pergatory is there way to heaven no matter how they live in the earth.....
Christ Jesus is my righteousness; their is many people who are without sinning in their flesh, Yet they are going to hell. I will post the Word of God.... None of these scriptures are talking about DEAD people. They are called the saints of God and they are still ALIVE!!! On the earth. And No where does it say the saints are prayed to.... BUT SAINTS PRAY FOR EACH OTHER... no need to pray for the dead nor to the dead.
John 16......23And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.
24Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.
26At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you: 27For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God. We are to ask God in Jesus name, We don't need noone asking for us... Jesus said he will not even have to ask for us, because GOD LOVES US HIMSELF. So what is the reason we think we need Mary, or the Apostles or anyone to ask or pray to God for us while they are in heaven or hell?
Job 15:15
Behold, he putteth no trust in his
saints; yea, the heavens are not clean in his sight.
Psalm 16:3
But to the
saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.
Psalm 30:4
Sing unto the LORD, O ye
saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
Psalm 31:23
O love the LORD, all ye his
saints: for the LORD preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer.
Psalm 34:9
O fear the LORD, ye his
saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.
Psalm 85:8
I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his
saints: but let them not turn again to folly.
1 Corinthians 14:33
For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the
saints.
1Corinthians 16:1-3
1Now concerning the collection
for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.
2Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.
3And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.
1 Corinthians 16:15
I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the
saints,)
2 Corinthians 1:1
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the
saints which are in all Achaia:
2 Corinthians 9:12
For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the
saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;
2 Corinthians 13:13
All the
saints salute you.
Ephesians 1:1
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the
saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:
Ephesians 1:15
Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the
saints,
Ephesian 2:18-20---
18For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.
19Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; 20And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
Ephesians 3:8
Unto me, who am less than the least of all
saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;
Ephesians 5:3
But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh
saints;
Ephesians 6:17-19..
17And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
18Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
19And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
Philippians 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:
Philippians 4:22
All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar's household.
Colossians 1:2
To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Timothy 5:10
Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work
Philemon 1:7
For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
Hebrews 6:10
For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you
Revelation 8:3
And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne.
Revelation 8:4
And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel's hand.
Revelation 13:7
And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations.
Revelation 16:6
For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink; for they are worthy
Revelation 17:6
And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus: and when I saw her, I wondered with great admiration.
Revelation 19:8
And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.
Revelation 20:9
And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them.