What comes to mind when you hear the word, Saint? If you understand what it truly means it will demystify the pressure you feel to be good enough. At the same time, it will actually enable you to live as God intends. AS A SAINT, YOU ARE CALLED TO BE… HIS Romans 1:6-7; Jude 1:1 You to God. He you and won’t let you HOLY Romans 1:1, 5-7 You have been and to be transformed by PEOPLE Romans 1:2, 6-7 You have been placed into an , , and community HomeGroup Questions: What do you think of when you hear the word, saint? Someone holier than thou? Someone who puts up with something more than they should? A NFL football player? Other? Read Romans 1:1-7 and review the outline. What points from the message hit you? Older translations of verse 7 refer to the recipients of Paul's letter as “saints,” while newer versions use "God’s holy people.” What does each phrase convey? Which do you prefer? You are loved by God and belong to Him (Romans 1:6-7; Jude 1:1). How does knowing that God loves you and won’t let you go shape your daily life and decisions? In what ways does this truth offer comfort in difficult times? Paul calls us to be “holy” and “set apart” (Romans 1:1, 5-7). Doug said, “Being set apart from culture doesn’t mean we’re supposed to be weird, or awkward.” What does it mean then? How does understanding that all believers are saints help relieve the pressure to “be good enough” while encouraging us to live as God intends? How does being part of a larger community of faith impact your spiritual growth? In what ways can we strengthen our connections with fellow believers? Believers from the past? Believers around the world? Believers at Green Valley Church? How has your view of being a “saint” changed because of this message? How can your group pray for you?