The perseverance of the Saints is a doctrine that has aroused a great deal of controversy , especially between Armenians and Calvinists. Wesley called it a most pernicious doctrine. He developed the teaching of remaining in a state of grace by evangelical obedience. This is, in effect, salvation by works. Quite a number of modern day Armenians often use the slogan of "once saved, always saved." The latter is dangerous because the impression is given that it doesn't matter if you backslide after "making a decision for Christ", you will be restored before you die. This can give false comfort to people that you don't have to be too careful, it will all be right in the end. The falling from grace Armenians often accuse Calvinists of holding this view. They hurl accusations at Calvinists that they teach that it doesn't matter how you live you are eternally secure. This is not the Reformed view at all, though I don't know where the so called New Calvinists stand on this issue. The Reformed position is that we are justified by faith alone but the faith that justifies is never alone. This was the much maligned Calvin's stance. A perusal of the Reformed Confessions of Faith bear testimony to this truth, and it is this view that is clearly in keeping with the Scriptures. This doctrine needs to be often proclaimed to arouse Christians, including Reformed Christians from their drowsiness.
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