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.