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The term "saints" in the Bible refers to those who are set apart for God, often synonymous with believers or the faithful. Throughout the Scriptures, saints are depicted as individuals who speak of God's works, His laws, and His promises. Their speech is characterized by praise, testimony, and the proclamation of God's truth.

Praise and Worship

Saints are frequently portrayed as those who speak of God's glory and majesty. In the Psalms, a book rich with expressions of worship, the saints are encouraged to declare God's greatness. Psalm 145:10-12 states, "All You have made will give You thanks, O LORD, and Your saints will bless You. They will tell of the glory of Your kingdom and speak of Your might, to make known to men Your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of Your kingdom." Here, the saints are depicted as active participants in spreading the knowledge of God's power and splendor.

Testimony and Witness

The saints also bear witness to God's faithfulness and deliverance. In the New Testament, the apostles and early Christians are seen as saints who testify to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Acts 4:33 records, "With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and abundant grace was upon them all." The testimony of the saints serves as a powerful tool for evangelism and encouragement within the body of Christ.

Proclamation of Truth

Saints are called to speak the truth of God's Word. Ephesians 4:15 exhorts believers to "speak the truth in love," highlighting the importance of truthfulness in the life of a saint. The Scriptures emphasize that the words of the saints should be edifying and rooted in love, reflecting the character of Christ.

Encouragement and Edification

The speech of the saints is also meant to build up and encourage one another. Hebrews 10:24-25 encourages believers, "And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds. Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching." The saints are to use their words to strengthen the faith of others and to foster a sense of community and mutual support.

Intercession and Prayer

The saints are also depicted as those who speak to God on behalf of others through prayer. James 5:16 instructs, "Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail." The intercessory prayers of the saints are seen as powerful and effective, demonstrating their role as mediators and advocates within the spiritual community.

In summary, the Scriptures portray the saints as those who speak of God's glory, testify to His works, proclaim His truth, encourage one another, and intercede in prayer. Their speech is a reflection of their faith and devotion, serving as a testament to the transformative power of God's Word in their lives.

Torrey's Topical Textbook

Psalm 119:172
My tongue shall speak of your word: for all your commandments are righteousness.
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Library

Concerning the Scriptures.
... The holy scriptures are able to make wise unto salvation ... whom he raises up and inspires
to speak or write a word in season, whereby the saints are made ...
/.../proposition iii concerning the scriptures.htm

The Holy Spirit.
... this passage by the rest of the Scriptures it is ... The saints on the day of Pentecost
were "filled with the ... Spirit," and then the Apostles "began to speak as the ...
/.../johnson/the new testament commentary vol iii john/the holy spirit.htm

The Immortal Prayers of the Saints
... The prayers recorded in the Holy Scriptures are an immortal ... Praying to the translated
saints, and asking them to pray ... disclose what I mean when I speak of an ...
/.../anderson/prayer availeth much/chapter 13 the immortal prayers.htm

The Twenty-First Article they Absolutely Condemn, Because we do ...
... Nor on any topic do they speak more eloquently and with ... nor an example can be produced
from the Scriptures concerning the invocation of saints, it follows ...
/.../the apology of the augsburg confession/part 26 the twenty-first article.htm

I Believe in the Holy Ghost; the Holy Christian Church, the ...
... besides, many kinds of spirits mentioned in the Holy Scriptures, as, the ... of saints),
that is, a congregation made up purely of saints, or, to speak yet more ...
//christianbookshelf.org/luther/the large catechism/i believe in the holy.htm

Perseverance of Saints.
... does indeed use universal language, and speak of all ... unequivocally teach that some
true saints have been ... will sufficiently vindicate the scriptures against the ...
/.../finney/systematic theology/lecture li perseverance of saints.htm

Perseverance of the Saints Proved.
... showing, that none but the elect are recognized in the scriptures as saints ... Indeed,
the apostles everywhere speak as if they regarded all true saints as of ...
/.../finney/systematic theology/lecture xlviii perseverance of the.htm

The Scriptures
... What angel could speak after this manner ... The saints of old were both advocates and
martyrs for truth; they would hold ... 7.) Be thankful to God for the Scriptures. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/watson/a body of divinity/2 the scriptures.htm

The Attack on the Scriptures
... take an army of soldiers and 'speak peaceable words ... soldiers went everywhere searching
for copies of the Scriptures. ... for they show us what those saints of old ...
/.../duff/the bible in its making/chapter vi the attack on.htm

The Churchward Results of the Redeemer's Return
... We say "the Church," though it would be more accurate to speak of the saints, for
Old ... It is true that the Holy Scriptures were not written to gratify an ...
/.../pink/the redeemers return/chapter eight the churchward results.htm