Christ and Scripture Not The Pope

Today's  announcement that the new Pope has declared hundreds of Saints according to Catholic traditions, is further evidence that the Roman Church is still very much a church whose foundation is still the church of Pergamos, and whose superstructure is still very much the church of Thyatira and therefore anything but a Christ led church.

     Christ, not the Pope calls Saints, and Scripture, not the church declares Saints.  Way back in the Old Testament, God's word exhorts his people, "Be ye holy, [Saintly], for I the Lord Thy God am Holy."

     The New Testament is replete with scripture concerning who are saints and or called to be Saints. Ephesians referring to the endowment of spiritual gifts states, he gave "for the perfecting of the Saints." (4:12).  Paul recommending Phebe to the brethren said, "receiver her as become Saints." In Philippians 4: 21, Paul  urged, "Salute every Saint in Christ Jesus." Peter, quoting from the Old Testament cites, "Be ye holy, for I am Holy.  Leviticus  11:44-45; 20:7.  Paul again writing to Timothy reminds him that Christ has called us, every saved person to a holy, saintly calling 2 Tim. 1:9. 

    Accordingly, there are only two types of people in the world, namely, those who are saved, holy, saints, and those who are not. And the criteria are based on what God's word declares, not what the Pope declares; for the truth is he may or not be a saint of God. 

Rev Dr John S Weekes May 14, 2013