FK:Not by a Christian or a Christian God it can't.
Why live in fear. Our Saviour does not lie.
John 10:28 And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.
What in the world is required of us for this incredible gift, that He will never lose us, that no one can pull us away from Him?
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
If you truly believe in Jesus everything will fall into line. IOW, If you believe, you will have Faith in Jesus. If you have Faith in Jesus you will be blessed with Grace and through Grace you are saved. It is so simple we make it complicated.
Why come and save your people to have them live in fear?
Hubby, who was a Catholic until he was born again, said that was one thing that always worried him, that God would withdraw His grace through sinning. When he accepted Christ into his life and discovered that God’s grace was always there and he didn’t have to fear going to hell because he sinned, it was a huge weight taken off this shoulders. Now he knows that when he sins, he can go to the Father and ask for forgiveness and he is restored. Grace doesn’t bop in and out.
Yes, indeed. On a purely technical matter, I would switch it a little to say: "If you have been blessed with grace then you shall have faith in Jesus, and you will be saved." But I know what you mean. :) And you're right on about the fear factor. It makes no sense. There is no such thing as ping-pong salvation. God's plan was not for us to spend our time on earth twisting in the wind.