"Those who are incorporated into Christ by a true faith, and have thereby full power to strive against Satan, sin, the world, and their own flesh, and to win the victory;
“it being well understood that it is ever through the assisting grace of the Holy Ghost;
“and that Jesus Christ assists them through his Spirit in all temptations, extends to them his hand, and if only they are ready for the conflict, and desire his help, and are not inactive, keeps them from falling."
--From Article Five of the Remonstrance of 1610
Apply this quote to Christian life and resistance of sin and it is solid, compelling.
But apply it to perseverance (the arminian authors' intent)...and it is sad.
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