John the Baptist lost his head. He gained an eternal reward as a living Saint in Heaven.
But then there are nutcases who deny that there are Saints alive today and forever in Heaven.
All believers are called saints in scripture.
Acts 9:13 But Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he has done to your saints at Jerusalem.
Acts 26:10 And I did so in Jerusalem. I not only locked up many of the saints in prison after receiving authority from the chief priests, but when they were put to death I cast my vote against them.
Philippians 4:21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me greet you.
Romans 16:2 that you may welcome her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints, and help her in whatever she may need from you, for she has been a patron of many and of myself as well.
Contrary to what the RCC teaches scripture calls all believers saints. Now the “nutcases” will have to show where Jesus taught that we should pray to those saints who have left this world won’t they.
Your 'saints' are the lucky ones; for NOT having to stand at the Great White Throne Judgement.
They are not "nutcases", -- they are not mentally ill. They are Protestants, a sect that is rapidly losing all touch with authentic Christianity, largely, over the issue of sanctity.