perseverance

Steady persistence in adhering to a course of action, a belief, or a purpose; steadfastness.

The Calvinistic doctrine that those who have been chosen by God will continue in a state of grace to the end and will finally be saved.

The act or habit of persevering; persistence in anything undertaken; continued pursuit or prosecution of any business or enterprise begun; steady persistency in any state or course of action: applied alike to good and evil.

In theology, continuance in a state of grace, leading finally to a state of glory: sometimes called final perseverance. See perseverance of the saints, below.

See perceiverance.