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Matthew 24:13: But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

This is the classic verse always quoted by Catholics to evidently show that any one today can lose their salvation... In light of the Scriptures which I quoted from GOD's Word about absolute assurance of eternal security and salvation; to quote this Matthew 24 verse is out of context in regards to today Grace of God Salvation, for this verse in chapter 24 pertains to the context of a former verse and following, namely: 24:3 Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?

This section of Scripture is talking about the Second Coming of Christ to the Earth to render Judgement to the Nations; this is well known fact from the OT; for it is even called "Jacob's Troubles". Christ is explaining about His return and the behavior of the end times. If you heed the words of the Great Prophet Jesus Christ, and know the OT Scriptures regarding His Second Coming in Jacob's Trouble and Judgment against the Nations which were enemies of Israel; then the following Matthew 24 verses will make sense:

Matthew 24:6: And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
Matthew 24:7: For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.
Matthew 24:8: All these are the beginning of sorrows.

Starting with Matthew 24:8 and following, this is the test for Jewish Israel when they enter into the beginning of sorrows of Jacob's Trouble. During this time of sorrows, they will be delivered up, killed, hated by nations, offended, betrayed, tempted by false prophets, deceived by false prophets, iniquity shall abound, but he that shall endure unto the end (of that future age), the same shall be saved:

Matthew 24:9: Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.
Matthew 24:10: And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.
Matthew 24:11: And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.
Matthew 24:12: And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.
Matthew 24:13: But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

This is also well known as thee Day of the Lord which is a time of judgment in which God will judge Israel for its unbelief (Jeremiah 30.7) and the nations of the world for their rejection of Christ. The day will end with the return of the Lord (Matthew 24.30; Revelation 19.11-19). He warned his listeners to be prepared for this day (Matthew 24.42-51).

The earliest reference to this day is in Psalm 2. An understanding of this Psalm 2 is critical to a correct understanding of Jewish eschatology outlines in Matthew 24. For it succinctly outlines the whole prophetic program for Israel (1st Coming of Christ, and 2nd Coming of Christ) and the establishment of the Messianic Kingdom on earth with Christ ruling with an Iron Rod.

The Body of Christ is not in view in Matthew 24; it is removed and will be inside the heavenly places. The Antichrist will be revealed. God will destroy him in Revelation 19.20 at his coming in Revelation 19.11-19. The Antichrist will exercise Satanic powers which perform miracles which will deceive most of humanity.

Matthew 24:13: But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.... Is for a future generation - not us today. Sorry, your Matthew 24 quote misses the mark completely regarding losing salvation for today's Grace of God.