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What does the perseverance of the saints mean?

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Perseverance of the saints means that those truly saved will continue in faith until the end, secured by God's grace.

The perseverance of the saints is a vital doctrine in Reformed theology that assures believers that true salvation is secure. It posits that once a person is genuinely saved, they are kept by God's power and will not fall away. Hebrews 10:39 states, 'But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.' This reinforces the understanding that while Christians may stumble, their faith will ultimately endure through God's sustaining grace. Philippians 1:6 also reassures believers by promising, 'He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.' Therefore, perseverance is not based on human striving but on God's sovereign commitment to His elect.
Scripture References: Hebrews 10:39, Philippians 1:6, Jude 24

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The Faith
Gary Shepard · Jan 3, 2007
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