Exposition of the Canons, Fifth Head of Doctrine, Of the Perseverance of the Saints: Article 9–10

We must still say a few words about the nature of the assurance of preservation and perseverance. This article has as its main purpose merely to state the fact that this assurance is possible and real for the saints, and therefore it does not go into detail as to the nature of assurance. Nevertheless, in stating the simple fact of assurance the fathers could not very well avoid saying something as to the nature of assurance. We must still say a few words about the nature of the assurance of...