Articles of Faith: Of the Perseverance of the Saints
We believe that such only are real believers as endure unto the end; that their persevering attachment to Christ is the grand mark which distinguishes them from superficial professors; that a special Providence watches over their welfare; and that they are kept by the power of God through faith unto eternal salvation.
Psalm 121:3; Matthew 6:20; 13:19-21; John 8:31-32; 10:28-29; 16:8; Romans 8:28,35-39; Philippians 1:6; Colossians 1:21-23; Hebrews 1:14; 1 Peter 1:5; 1 John 2:19
Basic truth
Eternal security is the work of God whereby He keeps saved those whom He has already saved. All true believers are kept saved by God. A true believer cannot lose his salvation.
Definition of “eternal security” or “perseverance of the saints”
From Easton's Bible Dictionary (Blue Letter Bible)
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.Discussion
This doctrine is clearly taught in these passages, John 10:28, 29; Romans 11:29; Philippians 1:6; 1 Peter 1:5. It, moreover, follows from a consideration of (1) the immutability of the divine decrees (Jeremiah 31:3; Matthew 24:22-24; Acts 13:48; Romans 8:30); (2) the provisions of the covenant of grace (Jeremiah 32:40; John 10:29; 17:2-6); (3) the atonement and intercession of Christ (Isa iah 53:6,11; Matthew 20:28; 1Pe 2:24; John 11:42; 17:11,15,20; Romans 8:34); and (4) the indwelling of the Holy Ghost (John 14:16; 2 Corinthians 1:21,22; 5:5; Ephesians 1:14; 1 John 3:9).
[1] Eternal security is a work of God (John 10:28-29).
[2] Eternal security is a result of the believer's union with Christ (Romans 8:1)
[3] Eternal security is God’s will for all believers (John 6:39).
[4] We are given eternal life (John 3:16, 36); it isn’t eternal if we can lose it.
[5] Our salvation and security rest on God’s purpose (John 3:16), God’s power (Romans 8:30-31), and God’s love (Romans 5:8).
[6] We became God’s possession at the moment of salvation: The Good Shepherd doesn’t lose His sheep (John 10:28-29); and God’s seal can’t be erased (Ephesians 1:13,14).
[7] We are “in Christ.” A part of Christ’s “Body” can’t be taken away (1 Corinthians 12:13); We cannot be lost after we are hidden in Christ (Colossians 3:3); Nothing can separate us from Christ (Romans 8:38,39).
[8] All our sins have been paid for and forgiven (Romans 3:1,23). When Christ died, all our sins were future. While the true believer is secure eternally, he may nevertheless fall into grievous sin, and continue therein for some time.
[9] God commits Himself to us forever and unconditionally (2 Timothy 2:13).
[10] General Scriptures concerning perseverance:
- 1 Chronicles 16:11
- Job 17:9
- Psalms 37:24, 28; 73:24; 138:8
- Proverbs 4:18
- Jeremiah 32:40
- Hosea 12:6
- Matthew 10:22; 24:13
- Mark 4:3-8; 13:13
- Luke 10:42; 22:31, 32
- John 6:37, 39, 40; 8:31, 32; 10:28,29; 15:4,5,7,9
- Acts 11:23; 13:43; 14:21, 22
- Romans 2:6,7; 8:30,33-35,37-39; 11:29
- 1Corinthians 1:8, 9; 15:1, 2, 58; 16:13
- 2 Corinthians 1:21, 22; 5:9, 15
- Galatians 5:1, 10; 6:9
- Ephesians 4:14; 6:13, 18
- Philippians 1:6, 27; 3:16; 4:1
- Colossians 1:10, 22, 23; 2:7
- 1Thessalonians 3:8, 13; 5:21
- 2 Thessalonians 2:15-17; 3:13
- 2 Timothy 1:12, 13; 2:1, 3, 12; 3:14; 4:18
- Titus 1:9
- Hebrews 2:1; 3:5,6,14; 4:14; 6:1,11,12,15,17,18; 10:23,35,36; 12:1-15; 13:9,13
- James 1:4, 12, 25; 5:10, 11
- 1Peter 1:4-7; 5:8
- 2 Peter 1:10, 11; 3:17, 18
- 1John 2:19, 27
- Revelation 2:7,10,11,17,25-28; 3:5,11,12,21; 14:12; 16:15; 21:7,8; 22:11
[1] Materials by by Bob Deffinbaugh
- The Security of the Saints (Exodus 32:1-14)
- Dairy Queen or Steak and Ale (Hebrews 6:4-8)
(also available in Word and Powerpoint) - Abiding in Christ (John 15)
[3] God Is Faithful (suicide of a 25-year-old woman)
[4] Survey Of Bible Doctrine: Salvation, by Sid Litke, Th.M. (also available in Korean)
[5] Soteriology: Salvation, by Greg Herrick Th.M., Ph.D. (also available in German)
Sermons on eternal security (Be like the Bereans! Acts 17:11)
[1] So Great Salvation, by Chad Prigge, Fairmont Baptist Church
[2] Eternal Security, by Bill Fiess
[3] No Condemnation, by Terry W. Wiese
[4] 011506 The Freedom Faith Brings Romans 08 01-09, by Donald L Hardaway
[5] 07-20-08 am I Am Free from Condemnation, by Jack Wingate
[6] Romans 8-1 The Guarantees of Grace, by David A Estep
[7] A Heavenly Inheritance, by Wade Wood
[8] Salvation in Three Tenses or Let The Redeemed Of The Lord, Say So! By James Mcgowan
[9] Living Hope, by David Harp
[10] The completed work of Salvation, by Chad DeJong
[11] For other available sermons, please surf to Sermon / Preaching resources. Sermons are also available from South McGehee Baptist Church, McGehee, Arizona; Central Baptist Church, Lowesville; First Baptist Church, Mountain View, Missouri; Swift Creek Baptist Church; Word of Life Baptist Church, Pottsville, Philadelphia; Palm Springs Baptist Church, California; South Woods Baptist Church; Grove Baptist Church, Ulster; Dudley Baptist Church, United Kingdom; Independent Fundamental Baptist Sermons, Fundamental Christian Radio Broadcasts, Off-Site Audio Page and The Christian Radio Tuner
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