freeindeed78
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And when he had taken it, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. Rev 5:8
This shows the saints praying for people in Heaven. If the saints in heaven are offering our prayers to God, then they must be aware of our prayers. They are aware of our petitions and present them to God by interceding for us.
But this is not explicite in identifying whom these prayers went to, or even who authored them? If prayed aloud, I'm willing to concede that those in Heaven can hear them, if in silence then we are now attributing omniscient powers to the saints? Is it possible from that scripture that interecession was not being made in the way it's implied by Roman Catholicism, but rather a song of praise rang out?
I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.1 Timothy 2:1-2
The Catholic church says that The intercession of prayer by fellow Christians (which is what the saints in heaven are)also clearly does not interfere with Christs unique mediatorship. They believe they are just asking other Christians to pray for them.
This is what the catholic church teaches. I am not a Christian so this is not my issue. Just thought you might be interested.
Again though, I guess my presumption would be the prerequisite of Life
Thanks for the insight