Perseverance of the Saints

Perseverance of the Saints

Introduction:

Perseverance of the saints is a logical conclusion to the doctrine of Calvinism. If salvation comes solely by God’s election, then it is necessary to conclude that the same individual who is helpless to save himself would also be helpless to refuse God’s election and so live as to be lost.

I. The doctrine defined:

A. God’s elect are not only ________ faith but are _________ in the faith.

B. Those who profess faith and then fall away were __________ in grace.

II. Bible Texts used to uphold this doctrine:

A. Calvinists believe Christians Cannot ___________: 1 Jn 3:9

1. Two key words in this passage are: ___________ and _______.

2. These words literally mean, "cannot continue to ______________ sin"

3. Christians do sin: 1 Jn 1:8-10; 2:1-2

B. Eternal Life Argument: Jn 3:16; 3:36; 5:24

1. Eternal life is ___________________ upon our obedience to God's word prior to judgment: Heb 3:6,14

C. Power Of God Argument: Jn 10:29; Rom 8:35-39

1. Nothing can harm the Christian who ___________ to God and obeys His commandments.

2. Romans 8:35, 39 - This verse does not teach that we can never be separated from the salvation that is in Christ.

D. If They Fall Away, They Weren't Saved In The First Place: 1 Jn 2:19

1. The Bible clearly teaches a Christian can _______ ________.

III. Implications if "eternal security" is true.

A. Passages that say, "_______ you hold fast the word" must be deleted.

B. All passages for ___________________ should be deleted.

C. It lessens a Christian's fear of sin and lead to ________________ sin.

IV. A Scriptural refutation of "eternal Security"

Children of God can:
1. Fall from __________________ - Gal. 5:1-4,13
2. Be led away with error - 2 Pet. 3:17
3. ____________ from the truth - James 5:19-20
4. Weak brother may perish - 1 Cor. 8:11
5. Fall into condemnation - James 5:12
6. Be _________ ___________ from the hope - Col. 1:21-23
7. Deny the Lord who bought them - 2 Pet. 2:1
8. ___________________ from the living God - Heb. 3:12
9. Can be a castaway - 1 Cor. 9:27
10. Can become __________________ children - 2 Pet. 2:14
Other scriptural arguments that refute "Eternal Security"
1. 1 Cor. 15:58; 2 Pet. 1:5-11; Gal. 6:9; Rev. 2:10; Phil 4:9

Conclusion:

A. Do you need to obey the gospel?



Perseverance of the Saints Introduction: Perseverance of the saints is a logical conclusion to the doctrine of Calvinism. If salvation comes solely by God’s election, then it is necessary to conclude that the same individual who is helpless to save himself would also be helpless to refuse God’s election and so live as to be lost. I. The doctrine defined: A. God’s elect are not only ________ faith but are _________ in the faith. B. Those who profess faith and then fall away were __________ in grace. II. Bible Texts used to uphold this doctrine: A. Calvinists believe Christians Cannot ___________: 1 Jn 3:9 1. Two key words in this passage are: ___________ and _______. 2. These words literally mean, "cannot continue to ______________ sin" 3. Christians do sin: 1 Jn 1:8-10; 2:1-2 B. Eternal Life Argument: Jn 3:16; 3:36; 5:24 1. Eternal life is ___________________ upon our obedience to God's word prior to judgment: Heb 3:6,14 C. Power Of God Argument: Jn 10:29; Rom 8:35-39 1. Nothing can harm the Christian who ___________ to God and obeys His commandments. 2. Romans 8:35, 39 - This verse does not teach that we can never be separated from the salvation that is in Christ. D. If They Fall Away, They Weren't Saved In The First Place: 1 Jn 2:19 1. The Bible clearly teaches a Christian can _______ ________. III. Implications if "eternal security" is true. A. Passages that say, "_______ you hold fast the word" must be deleted. B. All passages for ___________________ should be deleted. C. It lessens a Christian's fear of sin and lead to ________________ sin. IV. A Scriptural refutation of "eternal Security" Children of God can: Fall from __________________ - Gal. 5:1-4,13 Be led away with error - 2 Pet. 3:17 ____________ from the truth - James 5:19-20 Weak brother may perish - 1 Cor. 8:11 Fall into condemnation - James 5:12 Be _________ ___________ from the hope - Col. 1:21-23 Deny the Lord who bought them - 2 Pet. 2:1 ___________________ from the living God - Heb. 3:12 Can be a castaway - 1 Cor. 9:27 Can become __________________ children - 2 Pet. 2:14 Other scriptural arguments that refute "Eternal Security" 1 Cor. 15:58; 2 Pet. 1:5-11; Gal. 6:9; Rev. 2:10; Phil 4:9 Conclusion: A. Do you need to obey the gospel?