An evidence of reconciliation with God Col 1:21-23
An evidence of belonging to Christ Joh 8:31; Heb 3:6,14
A characteristic of saints Pr 4:18
TO BE MANIFESTED IN
Seeking God 1Ch 16:11
Waiting upon god Ho 12:6
Continuing in the faith Ac 14:22; Col 1:23; 2Ti 4:7
Holding fast hope Heb 3:6
MAINTAINED THROUGH
The power of God Ps 37:24; Php 1:6
The power of Christ Joh 10:28
The intercession of Christ Lu 22:31,32; Joh 17:11
The fear of God Jer 32:40
Faith 1Pe 1:5
Promised to saints Job 17:9
Leads to increase of knowledge Joh 8:31,32
IN WELL-DOING
Leads to assurance of hope Heb 6:10,11
Is not in vain 1Co 15:58; Ga 6:9
Ministers should exhort to Ac 13:43; 14:22
Encouragement to Heb 12:2,3
Promises to Mt 10:22; 24:13; Re 2:26-28
Blessedness of Jas 1:25
WANT OF
Excludes from the benefits of the gospel Heb 6:4-6
Illustrated Mr 4:5,17