CONCEPT

Perseverance of the saints

Their certain continuance in a state of grace. Once justified and regenerated, the believer can neither totally nor finally fall away from grace, but will certainly persevere therein and attain everlasting life.

This doctrine is clearly taught in these passages, John 10:28, 29; Rom. 11:29; Phil. 1:6; 1 Pet. 1:5. It, moreover, follows from a consideration of (1) the immutability of the divine decrees (Jer. 31:3; Matt. 24:22-24; Acts 13:48; Rom. 8:30); (2) the provisions of the covenant of grace (Jer. 32:40; John 10:29; 17:2-6); (3) the atonement and intercession of Christ (Isa. 53:6, 11; Matt. 20:28; 1 Pet. 2:24; John 11:42; 17:11, 15, 20; Rom. 8:34); and (4) the indwelling of the Holy Ghost (John 14:16; 2 Cor. 1:21, 22; 5:5; Eph. 1:14; 1 John 3:9).

This doctrine is not inconsistent with the truth that the believer may nevertheless fall into grievous sin, and continue therein for some time.

▶Sermons

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If they fall away
Anton Bosch · 46:26
Anton Bosch explains that Hebrews 6 warns believers about the serious danger of falling away from salvation, emphasizing the impossibility of renewing repentance for those who have truly experienced God's gift and then turn away.
Gods Work Of Perserverance In Us (Clip)
Gary Wilkerson · 0:58
Gary Wilkerson emphasizes that God's enduring presence and perseverance in believers is the foundation of their faith and assurance, not their own efforts.
A Call to Rescue the Wanderer
James Jennings · 1:07:06
James Jennings passionately calls the church to actively rescue those who have wandered from the truth, emphasizing the mutual responsibility of believers to intervene and restore souls to salvation.

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1 John 2:19
John Gill
The sermon explores the distinction between true believers and those who fall away, emphasizing the importance of perseverance in faith and the assurance of salvation through God's grace.
1 John 3:9
John Gill
The sermon explains that a person born of God cannot sin because of the presence of the new nature, which is a pure and holy workmanship of the Holy Spirit.
Of the Perseverance of the Saints.
John Gill
The doctrine of the saints' final perseverance teaches that those who are truly regenerated, effectually called, and really converted shall persevere in grace to the end and shall be eternally saved.
The Doctrine of the Saints Final Perseverance, Asserted and Vindicated
John Gill
John Gill's sermon asserts the doctrine of the final perseverance of the saints, defending it against opposing views with scriptural evidence and theological reasoning.