Table of Contents
Perseverance
1. An evidence of reconciliation with God. Col 1:21-23.
2. An evidence of belonging to Christ. Joh 8:31; Heb 3:6,14.
3. A characteristic of saints. Pr 4:18.
4. To be manifested in
a. Seeking God. 1Ch 16:11.
b. Waiting upon god. Ho 12:6.
c. Prayer. Ro 12:12; Eph 6:18.
d. Well-doing. Ro 2:7; 2Th 3:13.
e. Continuing in the faith. Ac 14:22; Col 1:23; 2Ti 4:7.
f. Holding fast hope. Heb 3:6.
5. Maintained through
a. The power of God. Ps 37:24; Php 1:6.
b. The power of Christ. Joh 10:28.
c. The intercession of Christ. Lu 22:31,32; Joh 17:11.
d. The fear of God. Jer 32:40.
e. Faith. 1Pe 1:5.
6. Promised to saints. Job 17:9.
7. Leads to increase of knowledge. Joh 8:31,32.
8. IN WELL-DOING
a. Leads to assurance of hope. Heb 6:10,11.
b. Is not in vain. 1Co 15:58; Ga 6:9.
9. Ministers should exhort to. Ac 13:43; 14:22.
10. Encouragement to. Heb 12:2,3.
11. Promises to. Mt 10:22; 24:13; Re 2:26-28.
12. Blessedness of. Jas 1:25.
13. Want of
a. Excludes from the benefits of the gospel. Heb 6:4-6.