“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” Psalm 116:15
Definition of a saint. Translated from Hebrew words and a Greek word which mean: “ holy, set apart, sacred” (Strongs) In reference to a person who is: “set apart for God” (Thayer) Signifies one who is separated: “separated from sin and therefore consecrated to God, sacred” (Vines)
Who are the Lord’s saints? 1Cor. 15:1-2; 2 Thess. 2:14 (Those called by the gospel) 1 Cor. 1:2; 6:11 (Those sanctified in Christ) Rom. 6:17; Gal. 3:27; Mark 16:16 (Those who obey the gospel)
How should saints live? Rom. 12:1-2 (Living sacrifice) Eph. 4:1-6 (Worthy of thy calling) Eph. 5:1-7 (Avoid all uncleanness) Phil. 2:12-18 (As light bearers) Col 1:9-14 (Increasing knowledge) James 5:7-11 (Patient) 1 Pet. 1:13-19 (Holy in all conduct)
The hope of saints!!! Hope is a: “favorable, confident expectation” (W.E. Vine) Phil. 3:20-21 (Heaven!!!) Col. 1:3-6 (Heaven!!!) Heb. 10:31-35 (Heaven!!!) 1 Pet. 1:3-4 (Heaven!!!)
Consequence for those who are not the Lord’s saints! Luke 16:19-31 (Tormented in Flames) 2 Thess. 1:6-10 (Everlasting Destruction) 2 Pet. 2:9-10 (Reserved Punishment) Rev. 21:8 (Lake of Fire and Brimstone)
Plan of Salvation Hear the word of God (Luke 11:28) Believe in Christ (John 8:24) Repent of Sin (Acts 17:30) Confess Christ (Romans 10:10) Be Baptized (Mark 16:16) Remain Faithful (Revelation 2:10)