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To: Greg or e who wrote (32473)	2/6/2001 11:13:00 AM
From: Greg or e	Respond to of 39621

To all the Saints in Christ Jesus, who are at Siloci. From John MacArthur Tuesday, February 6, 2001 gty.org The Joy of Sainthood "To all the saints in Christ Jesus" (Phil. 1:1). Many people think of saints as men and women who are especially holy or who have been canonized by an official church body. Usually only those who have been long dead and have extraordinary religious accomplishments to their credit qualify. God, however, has a different perspective on sainthood. Paul called the Corinthian believers saints (1 Cor. 1:2) then went on for many chapters correcting their sinful practices. He called the Roman, Ephesian, and Colossian believers saints but they weren't perfect either. What then qualifies someone as a saint? The answer is in Philippians 1:1: "To the saints in Christ Jesus" (emphasis added). That's the criterion. Sainthood is not reserved for the spiritually elite. It belongs to every believer because every believer is in Christ Jesus. If you love Christ you also are a saint. That might come as a surprise to those who know you best, but it's true nonetheless! The hallmark of sainthood is holiness. In fact, the Greek word translated "saints" in Philippians 1:1 (hagios) literally means "holy ones." It is used throughout the New Testament to speak of anyone or anything that represents God's holiness: Christ as the Holy One of God, the Holy Spirit, the Holy Father, holy Scriptures, holy angels, holy brethren, and so on. To God, you are holy and beloved in Christ (Col. 3:12). You have received a saintly calling (1 Cor. 1:2) and a saintly inheritance (Col. 1:12). You have redemption, the forgiveness of sins (Col. 1:14), and every other spiritual blessing (Eph. 1:3). With that privilege comes the responsibility of living a holy life. That's why Scripture admonishes you to present your body as a living and holy sacrifice (Rom. 12:1) and to live in a manner worthy of your saintly status (Eph. 5:3). The power for godly living is the Holy Spirit, who indwells you. As you yield to Him through prayer and obedience to God's Word, the characteristics of a true saint become increasingly evident in your life. Make that your commitment today. Suggestions for Prayer: Thank God for choosing you as one of His holy ones. Pray that your life will be a consistent testimony to the reality of true sainthood. For Further Study: What are the privileges and responsibilities of saints as outlined © 2000 Grace to You

To: Greg or e who wrote (32473)	2/7/2001 9:59:30 AM
From: Barnabus	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 39621

Questions and "problems." I'm not saying I disagree with you---but here's a problem---as I see it. John writes: These things have I written to you, so that you may KNOW that you have eternal life- This life is in the Son---He that has the Son has life, he that hath not the Son hath not life.. How can we move a person to assurance---from a God that cannot lie---He says we can KNOW we have moved from death unto life---yet we say (in the eternal security mode)---he must not have been saved---had me fooled---had himself fooled, etc. We do not receive assurance of our salvation via our feelings. They are untrustworthy. We receive assurance through God's word. Re. Judas---he was sent out (Matthew 10) with the other disciples, empowered to: Heal the sick- Raise the dead- Cleanse the leper- etcetera... He was a chosen disciple....does this mean when Jesus chooses us, and we respond...then backslide, or fail some so-called "litmus" test, we are not saved---we won't KNOW until we die? Is Jesus choosing a "devil" when he chooses some of us? OMB