Perseverance of the Saints:
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.
This doctrine is clearly taught in these passages, Jhn 10:28, 29; Rom 11:29; Phl 1:6; 1Pe 1:5. It, moreover, follows from a consideration of (1) the immutability of the divine decrees (Jer 31:3; Mat 24:22-24; Act 13:48; Rom 8:30); (2) the provisions of the covenant of grace (Jer 32:40; Jhn 10:29; 17:2-6); (3) the atonement and intercession of Christ (Isa 53:6,11; Mat 20:28; 1Pe 2:24; Jhn 11:42; 17:11,15,20; Rom 8:34); and (4) the indwelling of the Holy Ghost (Jhn 14:16; 2Cr 1:21,22; 5:5; Eph 1:14; 1Jo 3:9).
This doctrine is not inconsistent with the truth that the believer may nevertheless fall into grievous sin, and continue therein for some time. (See BACKSLIDE.)
Backslide:
to draw back or apostatize in matters of religion (Act 21:21; 2Th 2:3; 1Ti 4:1). This may be either partial (Pro 14:14) or complete (Hbr 6:4-6; 10:38,39). The apostasy may be both doctrinal and moral.
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