Saint?

Is it not incredible how God works?! I have been blown away by how many different things are converging right now from every different direction and a lot of different people. God continues to move and direct and guide, even though I am still not sure what is going on!
I was reading a couple of different books (Velvet Elvis and Wild at Heart - so I am borrowing from both) and the question came up - as a believer in Jesus Christ, am I just a sinner saved by grace or a saint - a new creation in Christ?
I had believed, in the past, that I was just a sinner saved by grace. However, now I believe I am so much more than that. Paul in Col. 3:3 says, "For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God." Also in Col. 3:1, "Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God." I am raised in Christ, hidden in Christ. In 2 Cor. 5:17 Paul states, "Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he[8][Or there is a new creation ] is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come." I am being remade in Christ. I am a new creation that is in Christ. When God looks at me, you know who He sees? God sees Christ because I am in Him. Paul once again in Col. 3:12 states, "So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience[I.e. forbearance toward others];". This verse says I am Holy chosen of God! Remember Romans 8:1, "Therefore there is now no condemnation for them that are in Christ Jesus." We are holy right now! This does not mean I will not have struggles, I just have to remember I am not who I was. I am a saint. Rob Bell says:
"Often communities of believers in the New Testament are identified as "saints". The word saints is a translation of the Greek word hagios, which means "holy or set apart ones". Those who are "in Christ". Not because of what they have done, but because of what God has done. There is nothing we can do, and there is nothing we ever could have done, to earn God's favor. We already have it." How awesome is this! I hope this makes sense and blesses you like it had blessed me. I am a new creation and God sees Jesus when He looks at me! Jesus paid it all, once and for all, for everyone in every time! I choose Jesus and love Jesus, because He first chose and loved me! I hope everyone who reads this today has a blessed day.