Never Perish

"It is to one special truth in the list of a believer's privileges that I now desire direct your attention this day. That truth is the doctrine of perseverance—the doctrine that true Christians shall never perish or be cast away. It is a truth which the natural heart has bitterly opposed in every age. It is a truth which for many reasons deserves particular attention at the present time. Above all, it is a truth with which the happiness of all God’s children is most closely connected.

"There are four things which I propose to do in considering the subject of perseverance. (1) I will explain what the doctrine of perseverance means; (2) I will show the scriptural grounds on which the doctrine is built; (3) I will point out some reasons why many reject the doctrine; (4) I will mention some reasons why the doctrine is of great practical importance." -J. C. Ryle