People are not able to save themselves by their good deeds (Eph 2:8; 2 Tim 1:9). Rather, salvation is by faith in the gospel message (Rom 1:16). Genuine faith is always accompanied by obedience (Jas 2:17). Though God is willing to forgive the repentant when they sin (1 John 1:9), continuing in disobedience can lead to falling away from the faith and ultimate exclusion from the Kingdom of God (1 Cor 15:2; Heb 6:6; 10:26).

Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 1:16-17   Salvation is a gift of God, not the result of works.

John 15:4-6; Romans 11:16-23   Biblical analogies make it plain that endurance is necessary.

1 Corinthians 15:1-2; Colossians 1:22-23   Conditional statements in Scripture show that falling away is possible.

Galatians 5:19-21; Ephesians 5:5-6   Warnings about sin indicate that it’s possible to become deceived, thinking you can live in sin and still inherit the Kingdom.

Titus 3:3-7   We are initially saved, not because of righteous deeds, but because of God’s immeasurable mercy and grace.

Galatians 6:7-8   Still, God is not mocked. If someone sows to his own flesh, he will not reap eternal life.

2 Timothy 2:11-13   If you endure, you will also reign. If you deny him, he will deny you. Still, he will always remain faithful since that is his nature.