Updated 7/11/2019 It is important to take into account how widely the intercessory prayer of the saints was believed throughout Church History without conflating the word “save” with Christ’s particular work in conquering death. These prayers are always temporal and circumstantial. “Save us—from this situation by praying with/for us to God.” The notion put forth by Protestants that saints were somehow disconnected from the Holy Spirit after death (even though they are “with Christ”) and wouldn’t hear and join in our prayers among all the heavenly host is a pretty recent innovation (but that's the topic of a future post). There are several passages in scripture saying that we “save” one another.
Asking Saints to "Save Us"
Asking Saints to "Save Us"
Asking Saints to "Save Us"
Updated 7/11/2019 It is important to take into account how widely the intercessory prayer of the saints was believed throughout Church History without conflating the word “save” with Christ’s particular work in conquering death. These prayers are always temporal and circumstantial. “Save us—from this situation by praying with/for us to God.” The notion put forth by Protestants that saints were somehow disconnected from the Holy Spirit after death (even though they are “with Christ”) and wouldn’t hear and join in our prayers among all the heavenly host is a pretty recent innovation (but that's the topic of a future post). There are several passages in scripture saying that we “save” one another.