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What does the Bible say about being saints?

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The Bible refers to believers as saints, meaning they are sanctified by God's grace.

In the Bible, particularly in the New Testament, the term 'saint' refers to those who are sanctified by God—set apart for His purpose. In Colossians 1:2, Paul addresses the church as 'saints and faithful brethren in Christ.' This signifies that their status as saints is not based on human merit or a declaration by a church authority, but solely on God's sovereign choice and the power of the Holy Spirit who sets them apart. The true sanctification comes from the work of Christ as He Himself said, 'I sanctify Myself that they also might be sanctified' (John 17:19). This underscores the idea that every believer is a saint because of Christ's redemptive work rather than any deeds of their own.
Scripture References: Colossians 1:2, John 17:19

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