That They Might Believe
Teachers
Lesson Summary
The class opened with a challenge to the congregation: do you consider yourself a saint? The teacher dismantled popular images of saints as aloof, flawless figures and redirected attention to Scripture, where the term “saint” is a universal label for all believers. By citing Romans 1:7, 1 Corinthians 1, 2 Corinthians 1, Ephesians 1:1, Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians, the teacher demonstrated that the apostolic writers consistently refer to the church as saints, affirming our identity in Christ. The heart of the lesson focused on John 17, especially verse 21, where Jesus prays for the unity of believers so the world may believe in Him. The teacher explained that sanctification—being set apart—enables believers to embody Christ’s love and become a living testimony that draws the world to faith. The message concluded with an invitation to live out this holy calling through genuine unity, worship, and evangelistic witness, encouraging participants to reflect Christ’s glory in their daily lives.
Key Scriptures
they are not of the world even as I am not of the world sanctify them in truth thy word is truth as thou didst send me into the world I also have sent them into the world and for their sakes I sanctify myself that they themselves also may be sanctified in truth I do not ask on behalf of these along but for those also who believe in me through their word
to all who are beloved of God in Rome called as saints grace and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ