1. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.”
Psalm 116:15

2. 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)

3. Who are the Lord’s saints?
1Cor. 15:1-2; 2 Thess. 2: (Those called by the gospel)
1 Cor. 1:2; 6: (Those sanctified in Christ)
Rom. 6:17; Gal. 3:27; Mark 16:16 (Those who obey the gospel)

4. 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)

5. 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!!!)

6. Consequence for those who are not the Lord’s saints!
Luke 16: (Tormented in Flames)
2 Thess. 1: (Everlasting Destruction)
2 Pet. 2: (Reserved Punishment)
Rev. 21: (Lake of Fire and Brimstone)

7. 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)