CD 4.3

4.3. Fifth Head of Doctrine, Article 3

By reason of these remains of indwelling sin, and the temptations of sin and of the world, those who are converted could not persevere in a state of grace, if left to their own strength. But God is faithful, who having conferred grace, mercifully confirms, and powerfully preserves them herein, even to the end.

For discussion

1. WLC Q79 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?
2. WLC Q80 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?

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WLC Q79 · WLC Q80 · WLC Q81 · WCF 17.1 · 1689 17.1 · 1689 17.2 · 1689 17.3 · 1689 18.1 · 1689 18.2 · 1689 18.3 · 1689 18.4