Perseverance

Perseverance [N] [B]

An evidence of reconciliation with God
Colossians 1:21-23
An evidence of belonging to Christ
John 8:31 ; Hebrews 3:6 Hebrews 3:14
A characteristic of saints
Proverbs 4:18
TO BE MANIFESTED IN
- Seeking God
  1 Chronicles 16:11
- Waiting upon God
  Hosea 12:6
- Prayer
  Romans 12:12 ; Ephesians 6:18
- Well-doing
  Romans 2:7 ; 2 Thessalonians 3:13
- Continuing in the faith
  Acts 14:22 ; Colossians 1:23 ; 2 Timothy 4:7
- Holding fast hope
  Hebrews 3:6
MAINTAINED THROUGH
- The power of God
  Psalms 37:24 ; Philippians 1:6
- The power of Christ
  John 10:28
- The intercession of Christ
  Luke 22:31 Luke 22:32 ; John 17:11
- The fear of God
  Jeremiah 32:40
- Faith
  1 Peter 1:5
Promised to saints
Job 17:9
Leads to increase of knowledge
John 8:31 John 8:32
IN WELL-DOING
- Leads to assurance of hope
  Hebrews 6:10 Hebrews 6:11
- Is not in vain
  1 Corinthians 15:58 ; Galatians 6:9
Ministers should exhort to
Acts 13:43 ; 14:22
Encouragement to
Hebrews 12:2 Hebrews 12:3
Promises to
Matthew 10:22 ; 24:13 ; Revelation 2:26-28
Blessedness of
James 1:25
WANT OF
- Excludes from the benefits of the gospel
  Hebrews 6:4-6
- Punished
  John 15:6 ; Romans 11:22
- Illustrated
  Mark 4:5 Mark 4:17

[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
[B] indicates this entry was also found in Baker's Evangelical Dictionary

Bibliography Information

Torrey, R.A., Reverand. "Entry for 'Perseverance'". "The New Topical Text Book". . 1897.