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As Covenant_in_Blood has already affirmed more than once, the doctrine of Perseverance/Preservation of the Saints was not monolithic, i.e., universally and unanimously affirmed during the time of the Reformation. For example, a bit later, the Anabaptists mainly led by Menno Simons et al see here: Anabaptist ). However, the vast majority of the Protestant churches did and later affirmed this doctrine which can be seen in the various Confessions; Westminster Confession, Belgic Confession, Savoy Declaration, London Baptist Confession, Thirty-nine Articles, et al.

That being said, the doctrine itself is not embraced due to its historical roots but rather as it was then, because it is taught in Scripture. Here are some links for further reading:

- Perseverance of the Saints, by Lorraine Boettner
- Perseverance of the Saints, by Gordon Girod
- An Antidote to Arminianism" - Chapter IV - Of Final Perseverance, by Christopher Ness
- Of the Perseverance of the Saints, Canons of Dordt - Fifth Head of Doctrine

In His grace,