Scripture: Ephesians 1:1 [ Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus,… KJV ]
“Saint” and “Sinner” are two important names used in the Bible several times. Some folks link these names to how people live or act. They believe a sinner is someone who commits sins and does not live right. They also believe a saint is someone who lives right and does not commit any sin.
Beloved, being a saint or a sinner is not determined by the way you live but it’s rather determined by your position in God’s sight. We don’t live right to become saints neither do we live bad to become sinners. This has nothing to do with works or actions.
Romans 5:19 [ For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. ]
Adam disobeyed and all men became sinners as a result. Christ obeyed and we have become the outcome of His obedience. By our faith in Christ, God sees us as saints. He sees us as holy people without blames.
A sinner is a man in the first Adam. This cannot be changed by works but it can be changed only when the position of the man changes. A man in Christ is a saint not because of what he does but because of his position. Never call yourself as a sinner saved by grace again. Call yourself a saint in Christ Jesus.
CONFESSION
Dear Father, I thank you for making me holy in Christ Jesus. I’m in Christ and I’m counted as a saint among God’s holy people. I’m without blame and sins because I’m perfected in Christ Jesus. Amen.