Perseverance: Wrapping it Up

Well, it has taken almost two semesters, but I am finally going to draw this series to a close.  The doctrine of the perseverance of the saints is one that brings joy the Christian's heart.  It can be abused and misunderstood, but as we see it shine forth from the pages of Scripture, we see that the true doctrine is beautiful.  I pray that this brief study has been an encouragement to you.  In closing, let's take some lyrics from the hymn “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” as our departing prayer.

               O to grace how great a debtor 

               daily I'm constrained to be!

               Let thy goodness, like a fetter,

               bind my wandering heart to thee.

               Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it,

               prone to leave the God I love;

               here's my heart, O take and seal it,

               seal it for thy courts above. 

May God preserve you in his love so that you persevere until the end.