The Doctrine of Perseverance

I. PRESERVATION

All those who are truly born again will be PRESERVED by God's power until the end of their lives.

1. God holds us [John 10:27-30];
2. God gives us certainty [Romans 8:38-39];
3. God's wills it [John 6:38-40];
4. God gives a deposit [2 Corinthians 1:21-22];
5. God sees it as already accomplished [Romans 8:30].

II. PERSEVERANCE

All those who are truly born again will PERSEVERE as Christians until the end of their lives.

1. The race [Hebrews 12:1-2];
2. The crown [2 Timothy 4:7-8];
3. The model [Jude 17-22].

III. HOW TO PERSEVERE

• Faith
• Prayer
• Love
• Hope

IV. PERSEVERANCE AND THE DOCTRINES OF GRACE

Perseverance of the Saints is inescapable when we understand and believe the Doctrines of Grace and a biblical and logical impossibility if we do not.

V. APPLICATION

This doctrine...

1. ...humbles us;
2. ...motivates our sanctification;
3. ...gives us assurance.