How Can True Saints Help You?

Sanctified by God

God's Word shows that a person is not made a saint by men or by organization. The Scriptures state: "[God] saved us and called us with a holy calling, not by reason of our works, but by reason of his own purpose and undeserved kindness." (2 Timothy 1:9) A holy one is sanctified by virtue of Jehovah's calling according to the undeserved kindness of God and in harmony with His purpose.

Holy ones of the Christian congregation are parties to "a new covenant." The shed blood of Jesus Christ validates this covenant and sanctifies its participants, (Hebrews 9:15; 10:29; 13:20, 24) Cleansed in God's eyes, they are a 'holy priesthood and offer of spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.' -1 Peter 2:5, 9.

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Watchtower, 2002