If none, where did this "sainthood" stuff start?
2007-03-16 17:59:04 · 8 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Greek word that is translated as "saint" is hagios and it means a "holy one". Everyone who is born again by the Holy Spirit is a saint in God's eyes. No group of church goers has the right to appoint someone to sainthood. All of God's children are "saints" in his eyes. He doesn't half any red headed step children.
John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
2007-03-16 18:23:26 · answer #1 · answered by Martin S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
>>If none, where did this "sainthood" stuff start?<<
The word saint appears over 20 times in the Old Testament, and over 60 times in the New.
2007-03-17 01:09:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the epistles Paul refers to all believers as saints. I'm not sure why the Catholic church calls the people it does saints, but a quick search on biblegateway.com showed 63 references to saints in the New Testament.
2007-03-17 01:39:42 · answer #3 · answered by putonthearmorofgod611 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jesus didn't make anyone a 'saint' The saints referred to in the Bible are believers. I believe from the Catholic church
2007-03-17 01:01:57 · answer #4 · answered by cbmultiplechoice 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not know from whence it came. However, if I am not mistaken, I believe the book of Revelation mentions people who are considered "saints" by God/Jesus. Or perhaps I am thinking of martyrs. I guess you will have to read it to interpret it for yourself.
2007-03-17 01:04:51 · answer #5 · answered by Poohcat1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ."
Romans 1:7
I can post about 40 more...but look in your own concordance.
2007-03-17 01:07:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not one. This is just another example of Catholicism's contaminating influence on Christianity.
2007-03-17 01:04:04 · answer #7 · answered by LineDancer 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is a figure of speech
2007-03-17 01:53:36 · answer #8 · answered by Gifted 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋