Perseverance

An evidence of reconciliation with God Col 1:21-23

An evidence of belonging to Christ Joh 8:31; Heb 3:6,14

A characteristic of saints Pr 4:18

TO BE MANIFESTED IN

• Seeking God 1Ch 16:11
• Waiting upon god Ho 12:6
• Prayer Ro 12:12; Eph 6:18
• Well-doing Ro 2:7; 2Th 3:13
• Continuing in the faith Ac 14:22; Col 1:23; 2Ti 4:7
• Holding fast hope Heb 3:6

MAINTAINED THROUGH

• The power of God Ps 37:24; Php 1:6
• The power of Christ Joh 10:28
• The intercession of Christ Lu 22:31,32; Joh 17:11
• The fear of God Jer 32:40
• Faith 1Pe 1:5

Promised to saints Job 17:9

Leads to increase of knowledge Joh 8:31,32

IN WELL-DOING

• Leads to assurance of hope Heb 6:10,11
• Is not in vain 1Co 15:58; Ga 6:9

Ministers should exhort to Ac 13:43; 14:22

Encouragement to Heb 12:2,3

Promises to Mt 10:22; 24:13; Re 2:26-28

Blessedness of Jas 1:25

WANT OF

• Excludes from the benefits of the gospel Heb 6:4-6
• Punished Joh 15:6; Ro 11:22
• Illustrated Mr 4:5,17