Newmie & Honcho....

There are definitely verses that appear to allude to losing salvation....but when you consider the verses that declare the total depravity of man, God's sovereignty/predestination/election and the grace of God given to man unto salvation that there is no room for boasting....I believe the award goes to perseverance of the saints over conditional salvation.....

The mercy of God is necessary not only when a person repents, but even to lead him to repent, Augustine