“If the Saints are not alive and do not have eternal life then the Gospels are a lie.”
We aren’t talking about whether or not they have eternal life or are spirits. We’re talking about whether Christians after death have the divine qualities of omnipresence and omniscience, and take up the role of God in hearing and answering prayer.
No, that is what you were talking about. I was referring to Saints being able to hear our requests for intercession (prayers) and to pray for us to God.
When God created man he formed us from the dust of the earth and breathed the breath of life into us. This breath is the immortal spirit (soul) that uniquely elevates a physical being to the likeness of God. When we die, our bodies temporarily return to dust, but our souls are released. Those of us who are saints will be spiritually present before God.
Spiritual beings are not constrained by the physical world. They exist outside of time and space. Are they omniscient? No. Are they omnipresent? Who knows, but they are certainly multipresent. Can they hear our prayers and themselves pray to God? Absolutely.
Peace be with you.