tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32450895.post2315652098009329223..comments2023-12-28T00:21:05.798+08:00Comments on A Lianga Diary: The Sto. NiƱo MystiqueBenjie Otaganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11701013919327435992noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32450895.post-30284277227281409372008-01-21T20:06:00.000+08:002008-01-21T20:06:00.000+08:00The discussion of saints in the blog post is conce...The discussion of saints in the blog post is concerned solely with the way the term "saint" is understood and used by Roman Catholics. Other Christian sects and denominations may interpret and use the same term in a different context.Benjie Otaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11701013919327435992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32450895.post-75377007370422475012008-01-21T19:28:00.000+08:002008-01-21T19:28:00.000+08:00Sainthood is not "accorded or a title reserved for...Sainthood is not "accorded or a title reserved for actual human beings of exceptional sanctity and holiness who have gone to their heavenly reward." No way in the bible where a dead person declared saint. When apostle Paul was writing to the Church in Ephesus and Colosse, he addressed the people "Saints". These people were alive during his time. The following are Bible truths.<BR/>Acts 9:32-And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.<BR/>2 Cor 8:4 -Praying us with much entreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.<BR/>Eph. 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:<BR/>Col. 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.<BR/><BR/>Saint is bestowed to a person who put his/her faith in Christ. Hope you will be enlightened by these Bible truths.<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>AJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com