ARTICLES OF FAITH Article 11– Perseverance of Saints National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.

Articles of Faith The Scriptures The True God The Fall of Man The Way of Salvation Justification The Freeness of Salvation Regeneration Repentance and Faith God’s Purpose of Grace 2013 Article 11 - Perseverance of Saints

Articles of Faith Sanctification Perseverance of Saints The Law and Gospel A Gospel Church Baptism and The Lord’s Supper The Christian Sabbath Civil Government Righteous and Wicked The World to Come 2013 Article 11 - Perseverance of Saints

Article XI Perseverance of Saints We believe the Scriptures teach that such only are real believers as endure to the end; that their persevering attachment to Christ is the grand mark which distinguishes them from superficial professors; that a special Providence watches over their welfare; and they are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation. John 8:31; 1 John 2:28; 1 John 3:9; 1 John 5:18 1 John 2:19; John 13:18; Matthew 13:20-21; John 6:66-69; Job 17:9 Romans 8:28; Matthew 6:30-33; Jeremiah 32:40; Psalm 121:3; Psalm 91:11-12 Philippians 1:6; Philippians 2:12-13; Jude 24-25; Hebrews 1:14; 2 Kings 6:16; Hebrews 13:5; 1 John 4:4 2013 Article 11 - Perseverance of Saints

Article XI Perseverance of Saints We believe the Scriptures teach that such only are real believers as endure to the end; that their persevering attachment to Christ is the grand mark which distinguishes them from superficial professors; that a special Providence watches over their welfare; and they are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation. John 8:31; 1 John 2:28; 1 John 3:9; 1 John 5:18 2013 Article 11 - Perseverance of Saints

Article XI Perseverance of Saints John 8:31 “Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed.” 1 John 2:28 “And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming.” 1 John 3:9 “Whoever has been born of God does not sin, for His seed remains in him; and he cannot sin, because he has been born of God.” 1 John 5:18 “We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but he who has been born of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him.” 2013 Article 11 - Perseverance of Saints

Article XI Perseverance of Saints We believe the Scriptures teach that such only are real believers as endure to the end; that their persevering attachment to Christ is the grand mark which distinguishes them from superficial professors; that a special Providence watches over their welfare; and they are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation. 1 John 2:19; John 13:18; Matthew 13:20-21; John 6:66-69; Job 17:9 2013 Article 11 - Perseverance of Saints

Article XI Perseverance of Saints 1 John 2:19 “They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us; but they went out that they might be made manifest, that none of them were of us.” John 13:18 “"I do not speak concerning all of you. I know whom I have chosen; but that the Scripture may be fulfilled, 'He who eats bread with Me has lifted up his heel against Me.‘” Matthew 13:20-21 “ 20 But he who received the seed on stony places, this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; 21 yet he has no root in himself, but endures only for a while. For when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he stumbles.” John 6:66-69 “66 From that time many of His disciples went back and walked with Him no more. 67 Then Jesus said to the twelve, "Do you also want to go away?" 68 But Simon Peter answered Him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. 69 Also we have come to believe and know that You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." Job 17:9 “Yet the righteous will hold to his way, And he who has clean hands will be stronger and stronger. “ 2013 Article 11 - Perseverance of Saints

Article XI Perseverance of Saints We believe the Scriptures teach that such only are real believers as endure to the end; that their persevering attachment to Christ is the grand mark which distinguishes them from superficial professors; that a special Providence watches over their welfare; and they are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation. Romans 8:28; Matthew 6:30-33; Jeremiah 32:40; Psalm 121:3; Psalm 91:11-12 2013 Article 11 - Perseverance of Saints

Article XI Perseverance of Saints Romans 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” Matthew 6:30-33 “30 Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31 "Therefore do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' 32 For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Jeremiah 32:40 “And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from doing them good; but I will put My fear in their hearts so that they will not depart from Me.” Psalm 121:3 “He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber.” Psalm 91:11-12 “11 For He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways. 12 In their hands they shall bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone.” 2013 Article 11 - Perseverance of Saints

Article XI Perseverance of Saints We believe the Scriptures teach that such only are real believers as endure to the end; that their persevering attachment to Christ is the grand mark which distinguishes them from superficial professors; that a special Providence watches over their welfare; and they are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation. Philippians 1:6; Philippians 2:12-13; Jude 24-25; Hebrews 1:14; 2 Kings 6:16; Hebrews 13:5; 1 John 4:4 2013 Article 11 - Perseverance of Saints

Article XI Perseverance of Saints Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;” Philippians 2:12-13 “12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.” Jude 24-25 “24 Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, 25 To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion and power, Both now and forever. Amen.” Hebrews 1:14 “14 Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation?” 2 Kings 6:16 “So he answered, "Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them." Hebrews 13:5 “Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." 1 John 4:4 “You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” 2013 Article 11 - Perseverance of Saints

Article XI Perseverance of Saints We believe the Scriptures teach that such only are real believers as endure to the end; that their persevering attachment to Christ is the grand mark which distinguishes them from superficial professors; that a special Providence watches over their welfare; and they are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation. 2013 Article 11 - Perseverance of Saints