[annalex]

In Roman Catholic theology, the saints are in heaven. In the Bible, the saints are on earth

They are both on Earth and in Heaven. Same as with Paul, who also wrote "called to be saints" on many occasions. I ask living people to pray for me as well. However, "the continual prayer of a just man availeth much" (James 5:16), and those tend to be canonized saints of the Holy Catholic Church. Coincidence? I think not.

[ealgeone]

However, "the continual prayer of a just man availeth much" (James 5:16), and those tend to be canonized saints of the Holy Catholic Church. Coincidence? I think not.

You got some 'splaning to do Lucy!

That makes no sense what you posted.

No where does James make any reference to a "special" canonized saint. Again with the man-made nonsense by the rcc.

No wonder some think it's a cult.

[Mark17]

They are both on Earth and in Heaven. Same as with Paul, who also wrote "called to be saints" on many occasions. I ask living people to pray for me as well. However, "the continual prayer of a just man availeth much" (James 5:16), and those tend to be canonized saints of the Holy Catholic Church. Coincidence? I think not.

I see word games are being played again. Folks, after all is said and done, I have said it a thousand times, I will say it again. I do not care about the word games, the misinterpretations, pre trib, post trib, spiritual gifts, speaking in tongues, the physical half brothers and sisters of Jesus, none of it. I don't care. Just tell me what your plan of salvation is. If you don't get that right, it does not matter a hill of beans what else you may or may not have right.

Ann, what is your plan of salvation? Make it simple.

[CynicalBear]

>>However, "the continual prayer of a just man availeth much" (James 5:16)<<

Paul was talking about people living on earth. Please show where he ever suggested that those who had passed from this earth were included in those to be asked for prayers.