Those whom God has accepted in the beloved, and has effectually called and sanctified by his Spirit, and given the precious faith of his elect, can neither totally nor finally fall from the state of grace, but they will certainly persevere in that state to the end and be eternally saved. This is because the gifts and calling of God are without repentance [i.e., irrevocable] and therefore he continues to beget and nourish in them faith, repentance, love, joy, hope, and all the graces of the Spirit which lead to immortality [i.e., eternal life]. And though many storms and floods arise and beat against the saints, yet these things shall never be able to sweep them off the foundation and rock which they are fastened upon by faith. Even though, through unbelief and the temptations of Satan, the sight and feeling of the light and love of God may for a time be clouded and obscured from them, yet God is still the same, and they are sure to be kept by his power until their salvation is complete, when they shall enjoy the purchased possession which is theirs, for they are engraved upon the palm of his hands, and their names have been written in his Book of Life from all eternity.