ETCF VII.70. PERSEVERANCE OF THE SAINTS

From Essential Truths of the Christian Faith by R.C. Sproul(c) 1992 R. C. Sproul Published by Tyndale ISBN 0-8423-2006-1

VII.70. PERSEVERANCE OF THE SAINTS

Summary

1. Many people make a profession of faith in Christ and later repudiate Him.
2. Perseverance of the saints rests on the promises of God to preserve the saints.
3. God will bring to completion the salvation of the elect.
4. Those who depart from the faith were never really believers.
5. We can have confidence in our salvation because we have been sealed with the Holy Spirit. He is God’s pledge to bring our salvation to
completion.
6. The intercession of Christ is for our preservation.

Biblical passages for reflection:

John 6:35-40;Romans 8:31-39;Philippians 1:6;2 Timothy 2:14-19;Hebrews 9:11-15;

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