To be called a saint means to be set apart by God, designated as holy and belonging to Him (Romans 1:7).
The term 'saint' in a biblical context denotes someone who has been called by God and set apart for His purposes. In Romans 1:7, Paul addresses the recipients of the letter as 'beloved of God, called to be saints.' This calling is an effectual call of grace, meaning that those whom God has chosen are not merely invited but irrevocably transformed into saints through the work of the Holy Spirit. Being a saint is not about achieving perfection but rather about being sanctified and separated by the grace of God. This distinction glorifies God’s sovereignty, emphasizing that salvation and holiness are not attainable by human effort but are gifts from Him.
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