What does it mean to be called saints?

The term 'saint' comes from the Greek 'hagios,' which means 'holy' or 'set apart.' In 1 Corinthians 1:2, Paul refers to the church as those 'sanctified in Christ Jesus,' indicating that every believer is called a saint not by their own righteousness but by the work of Christ. This identity as saints points to the transformation that occurs when one is united to Christ through faith. It underscores the Christian's position before God as holy and blameless, even amidst their imperfections in this life, and invites them to live out their sanctified identity by reflecting Christ's love and grace.