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

Article 9. Of this preservation of the elect to salvation, and of their perseverance in the faith, true believers for themselves may and do obtain assurance according to the measure of their faith, whereby they arrive at the certain persuasion, that they ever will continue true and living members of the church; and that they experience the forgiveness of sins, and will at last inherit eternal life. Article 9. Of this preservation of the elect to salvation, and of their perseverance in the...