You are here: Jesus Central > Torry's Topics Reference > Perseverance A characteristic of saintsAn evidence of belonging to ChristAn evidence of reconciliation with GodBlessedness ofEncouragement toIn Well-Doing: Is not in vain.In Well-Doing: Leads to assurance of hope.Leads to increase of knowledgeMaintained through: Faith.Maintained through: The fear of God.Maintained through: The intercession of Christ.Maintained through: The power of Christ.Maintained through: The power of God. Ministers should exhort toPromised to saintsPromises toTo be manifested in: Seeking God.To be manifested in: Continuing in the faith.To be manifested in: Holding fast hope.To be manifested in: Prayer.To be manifested in: Waiting upon god.To be manifested in: Well-doing.Want of: Excludes from the benefits of the gospel.Want of: Illustrated.Want of: Punished.