The concept of the perseverance of the saints can be easily misunderstood. In our everyday speech, we talk about persevering as something that we accomplish chiefly through our own concerted efforts. And though the New Testament calls us to persevere—it frequently uses the word endure, as in “the one who endures to the end will be saved” (Matt. 24:13)—placing the accent on persevering can cause us to miss the chief truth that supports this concept. The first
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