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Chapter 9: Of the Perseverance of Saints
That such only are real believers as endure unto the end;a that their persevering attachment to Christ is the grand mark which distinguishes them from superficial professors;b that a special Providence watches over their welfare;c and they are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation.d
a. John 8:31; 1 John 2:27–28; 3:9; 5:18
John 8:31
8:31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;
8:31 So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, "If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples.
1 John 2:27–28
2:27 But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him. 2:28 And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
2:27 And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught. 2:28 And now, little children, remain in Christ, so that when He appears, we may be confident and unashamed before Him at His coming.
1 John 3:9
3:9 Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.
3:9 Anyone born of God refuses to practice sin, because God's seed abides in him; he cannot go on sinning, because he has been born of God.
1 John 5:18
5:18 We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.
5:18 We know that anyone born of God does not keep on sinning; the One who was born of God protects him, and the evil one cannot touch him.
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b. 1 John 2:19; John 13:18; Matthew 13:20–21; John 6:66–69
1 John 2:19
2:19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.
2:19 They went out from us, but they did not belong to us. For if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us. But their departure made it clear that none of them belonged to us.
John 13:18
13:18 I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me.
13:18 I am not speaking about all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the Scripture: 'The one who shares My bread has lifted up his heel against Me.'
Matthew 13:20–21
13:20 But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it; 13:21 Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.
13:20 The seed sown on rocky ground is the one who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. 13:21 But since he has no root, he remains for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away.
John 6:66–69
6:66 From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him. 6:67 Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? 6:68 Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life. 6:69 And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God.
6:66 From that time on many of His disciples turned back and no longer walked with Him. 6:67 So Jesus asked the Twelve, "Do you want to leave too?" 6:68 Simon Peter replied, "Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life. 6:69 We believe and know that You are the Holy One of God."
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c. Romans 8:28; Matthew 6:30–33; Jeremiah 32:40; Psalm 121:3; 91:11–12
Romans 8:28
8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
Matthew 6:30–33
6:30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? 6:31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? 6:32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
6:30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 6:31 Therefore do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' 6:32 For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
Jeremiah 32:40
32:40 And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from them, to do them good; but I will put my fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me.
32:40 I will make an everlasting covenant with them: I will never turn away from doing good to them, and I will put My fear in their hearts, so that they will never turn away from Me.
Psalm 121:3
121:3 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
121:3 He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber.
Psalm 91:11–12
91:11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. 91:12 They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
91:11 For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. 91:12 They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
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d. Philippians 1:6; 2:12–13; Jude 24–25; Hebrews 1:14; 2 Kings 6:16; Hebrews 13:5; 1 John 4:4
Philippians 1:6
1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
1:6 being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 2:12–13
2:12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. 2:13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.
2:12 Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. 2:13 For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.
Jude 1:24–25
1:24 Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, 1:25 To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.
1:24 Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy- 1:25 to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen.
Hebrews 1:14
1:14 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
1:14 Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?
2 Kings 6:16
6:16 And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.
6:16 "Do not be afraid," Elisha answered, "for those who are with us are more than those who are with them."
Hebrews 13:5
13:5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
13:5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: "Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you."
1 John 4:4
4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
4:4 You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.
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