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-Not In Saints
- Never in the Bible will you read about “Saint Somebody”.
- Never in the Bible will you read that a saint’s likeness is set on a shelf behind a candle.
- Never in the Bible will you read that a saint is canonized.
- Never in the Bible will you read that a saint is to be remembered on a certain day each year.
- Never in the Bible will you read that a saint’s dead remains are placed in a glass box and kept on display to inspire holiness in others.
But, in the Bible you will read that saints can be visited, can be sick, can die.
And you will read that living saints bring others to a knowledge of Christ.
Read: Acts 9:32-43
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Acts 9:32-43
32And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.
33And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, which had kept his bed eight years, and was sick of the palsy.
34And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.
35And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord.
36Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.
37And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber.
38And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them.
39Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.
40But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
41And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.
42And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.
43And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.