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Perseverance

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  • J. I. Packer

Perseverance of the saints is the doctrine that those who are saved will persevere to the end because they are preserved by Christ. This article explains how this works.

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An Expression Which Evokes Questions

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  • A. N. Hendriks

This article discusses the phrase “the state of justification” as it is found in the Canons of Dort, Chapter five, Article 6. This is part of the Canons’ bigger discussion on the perseverance of the saints.

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Canons of Dort Chapter 5 – The Perseverance of the Saints

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  • Clarence Bouwman

This article discusses Chapter 5 of the Canons of Dort, which includes topics like the perseverance of the saints, sins of weakness, the means of grace, and God's preserving of the saints.

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The Perseverance of the Saints

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  • Gerald R. Procee

The perseverance of the saints means that believer cannot be lost forever. How? The article explains the biblical basis for this teaching, it engages those who deny the truth of perseverance of saints and the responsibility believers have.

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The Five Points of Calvinism

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  • William Shishko

This article gives scriptural proofs of the Five Points of Calvinism, known as TULIP – Total Depravity, Unconditional Election, Limited Atonement, Irresistible Grace, and Perseverance of the Saints.

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Perseverance and Assurance

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  • Joel R. Beeke

This article explains the relationship between the doctrines of the perseverance of the saints and assurance of faith.

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Perseverance of the Saints

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  • Michael Fintelman

How do you know that you will be with Christ? The doctrine of the perseverance of the saints answers this question, as it points to the faithfulness of God in keeping his promise.

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Canons of Dort Chapter 5: The Perseverance of the Saints

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  • Peter G. Feenstra

This article discusses chapter 5 of the Canons of Dort, on the perseverance of the saints.

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Response to Your Baptism: Chapter 5 – To Continue in This Doctrine

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  • Karel Deddens

This article discusses the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints as it is alluded to in the Continental liturgical form for profession of faith.

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Perseverance of the Saints

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  • Michael A. Milton

This article defines the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints, including its importance and application to believers.

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Confessions of a Harsh, Intolerant, Judgmental One

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  • John Pedersen

This article explains that to deny total depravity, election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, and perseverance of the saints is to attribute salvation to man’s merit.

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The Perseverance of Saints

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  • Steven R. Key

The doctrine of the perseverance of the saints teaches how Christians are called to keep the faith. This article explains the call to perseverance, the struggle of perseverance, and that Christians are called to live in dependence on God.

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Keep Keeping On: Perseverance of the Saints – TULIP Part 5

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  • Clint Archer

This article explains the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints.

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Calvinism and Missions: Perseverance of the Saints

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  • Ronald Van Overloop

This article shows how the doctrine of perseverance of the saints should motivate evangelism and mission work.

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Distinctively Reformed Soteriology

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  • James A. Laning

This article explains how the doctrines of total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, and perseverance of the saints are distinctives of the Reformed teaching on salvation.

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Perseverance of the Saints

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  • Loraine Boettner

This article relates the teaching of the perseverance of the saints to another Calvinistic doctrine, the doctrine of election. It explains further this relation, noting the role of man and the role of God in the process of perseverance, the possibility of backsliding, the danger of relying on external conduct as a sign of election, and the insecure ground of belief on which Arminianism stands.

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Perseverance of the Saints

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  • G. Girod

This article discusses the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints, and its connection to the practical questions and challenges in a believer's life.

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The Perseverance of the Saints: A History of the Doctrine

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  • John Jefferson Davis

This essay provides a historical overview of the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints. It starts with the first extensive treatment of the doctrine in Augustine. The author indicates the central role the understanding of election plays in this doctrine.

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Kept by the Power of God through Faith

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  • Mostyn Roberts

Perseverance of the saints means that God keeps believers by his power, and strengthens their faith so that they can persevere. This article shows that perseverance of the saints is God’s work. It points to the means God uses to cause believers to persevere.

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Assurance and Perseverance in Hebrews 6:1-8

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  • Dave Jenkins

Is Hebrews 6:1-8 contrary to the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints? After studying some keywords from this text, the article argues that the passage meets the people of God at their greatest need by wooing them to draw not away from, but deeper into the gospel for greater assurance of salvation and confidence in their salvation.

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"I Will Not Erase His Name from the Book of Life" (Revelation 3:5)

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  • J. William Fuller

Is it possible for a true believer to lose his salvation? How should we read and understand the promise of Revelation 3:5? Should this text be read as a support for the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints? The author wants to demonstrate that a good reading of this passage does not include the possibility of the loss of salvation.

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Perseverance and Glorification

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  • Jason P. Van Vliet

How can the believer be sure that he will not make it to the end and be lost forever? This article argues that the believer’s confidence rests in God’s faithfulness and steadfast grace. This truth is expressed by the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints and glorification. This article unpacks these two doctrines.

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The Five Points of Calvinism

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  • W. J. Seaton

This article explains the five points of Calvinism, which are total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible calling, and perseverance of the saints.

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What Difference Does It Make?

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  • Mark Webb

This article looks at total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, and perseverance of the saints as doctrines that are essential to evangelism.

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Reformed Theology

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  • Philip G. Ryken

The distinguishing character of Reformed theology is the place it gives to God. By looking at TULIP—total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, and perseverance of the saints—this article shows how this is so.

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Safe and Secure

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  • C. Thomas

The article explains the teaching of the perseverance of the saints. There are some verses in Scripture that seem to contradict each other on this topic. These verses must be read and understood in their proper context. Examining these verses, the author affirms the perseverance of the saints as being of great comfort to the believer.

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The Five Points of Calvinism (6): Perseverance of the Saints

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  • William Boekestein

This article looks at perseverance of the saints. The author shows the need for such perseverance, God's provision for this perseverance, and the assurance of this perseverance.

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The Five Points of Calvinism (Part 6): Perseverance of the Saints

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  • John W. Keddie

This is the sixth article in a series on the five points of Calvinism. This article focuses on the perseverance of the saints. Perseverance is rooted in God, who enables believers to be fruitful.

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Does Jesus got You?

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  • Burk Parsons

In this article on the perseverance of the saints, the author looks at the faithfulness of God in our salvation, and the place of faith in our salvation.

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How long will it last?

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  • Sinclair B. Ferguson

In this article on the perseverance of the saints (remaining a Christian) the author also discusses the testing of our faith, and Jesus Christ and our perseverance.

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Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 17:2

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  • Joel R. Beeke

This article on the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 17:2 is about the perseverance of the saints.

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Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 17:3

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  • Joel R. Beeke

This article on the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 17:3 is about the perseverance of the saints.

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Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 17:1

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  • Joel R. Beeke

This article on the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 17:1 is about the perseverance of the saints.

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Preservation and Perseverance

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  • Herman C. Hanko

This article is about the preservation by God and the perseverance of the saints. The author also discusses election, believers falling into sin and Canons of Dort Chapter 5:15.

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The Perseverance of the Saints

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  • Cornelis P. Venema

This article considers the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints, as also taught in the Canons of Dort, Chapter 5.

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