0 Is praying to the saints biblical?

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One of the erroneous teachings of the Roman Catholic Church is the doctrine of praying to the saints. Catholicism teaches that it is okay to offer prayers not only to God but also to creatures such as Mary, Joseph, and others who have entered heaven. Is it biblical to pray to anyone other than God? We firmly hold that it is not biblical and that to pray to anyone other than God is idolatrous. Nevertheless, Roman Catholics will try and find whatever they can in Scripture to demonstrate that praying to the saints is permitted. One of the major sections of Scripture used to support this is found in Rev. 5:8-14

0 Church History Outline

1. Beginnings to Constantine (4 B.C. – A.D. 325)
   1. First Century (The New Testament Era)
      1. c. 4 B.C. – Birth of Jesus in approximately 4 B.C. in Bethlehem of Judea.
      2. c. A.D. 29 – Beginning of Jesus’ public ministry.
      3. c. 33 – Jesus crucified and resurrected.
      4. c. 33 – Pentecost with the impartation of the Holy Spirit.
      5. 35 – The conversion of the Apostle Paul from Judaism.
         1. Author of thirteen New Testament epistles.
         2. Emphasizes the death and resurrection of Christ as the means of salvation.