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I. The fact of perseverance |
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A. Stated |
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1. The subjects of perseverance |
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2. The significance of perseverance |
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B. Expanded |
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1. The cause of perseverance |
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2. The obstacles to perseverance |
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3. The assurances of perseverance |
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II. The grounds of perseverance |
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A. Their presupposition |
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B. Their identity |
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1. The immutability of the decree of election |
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2. The efficacy of the work of Christ |
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3. The perpetuity of the indwelling Spirit |
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4. The dependability of the oath of God |
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5. The infallibility of the covenant of grace |
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C. Their result |
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III. The difficulty with perseverance |
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A. The various causes of backsliding |
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B. The tragic fruits of backsliding |
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C. The positive resolution of backsliding |
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From: Samuel E. Waldron, A Modern Exposition of the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith, (Evangelical Press, 1989), p215-216. Used by permission.
