New Torrey's Topical Textbook: Rev. R. A. Torrey

Perseverance

• An evidence of reconciliation with God Col. 1:21-23
• An evidence of belonging to Christ Jn. 8:31; Heb. 3:6, 14
• A characteristic of saints Pr. 4:18
• To be manifested in
  • Seeking God 1 Chr. 16:11
  • Waiting upon God Hos. 12:6
  • Prayer Rom. 12:12; Eph. 6:18
  • Well-doing Rom. 2:7; 2 Th. 3:13
  • Continuing in the faith Acts 14:22; Col. 1:23; 2 Tim. 4:7
  • Holding fast hope Heb. 3:6
• Maintained through
  • The power of God Ps. 37:24; Phil. 1:6
  • The power of Christ Jn. 10:28
  • The intercession of Christ Lk. 22:31, 32; Jn. 17:11
  • The fear of God Jer. 32:40
  • Faith 1 Pet. 1:5
• Promised to saints Job 17:9
• Leads to increase of knowledge Jn. 8:31, 32
• In well-doing
  • Leads to assurance of hope Heb. 6:10, 11
  • Is not in vain 1 Cor. 15:58; Gal. 6:9
• Ministers should exhort to Acts 13:43, 14:22
• Encouragement to Heb. 12:2, 3
• Promises to Mt. 10:22, 24:13; Rev. 2:26-28
• Blessedness of Jas. 1:25
• Want of
  • Excludes from the benefits of the gospel Heb. 6:4-6
  • Punished Jn. 15:6; Rom. 11:22
  • Illustrated Mk. 4:5, 17