Oh good grief - we’re talking about grammar.
When one doesn’t understand or want to understand; one can blame blame something else.
Salvation is a gift from God to mankind that is not earned by our efforts, but as Christ told us we accept that gift through faith and Baptism and by keeping God’s Commandments.
So one can reject this gift by one’s own actions - sin.
If we are disobedient, God will “take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city” (Rev 22:19).
We need to watch with oil for our lamps. Spiritually prepared. Matthew 25:12
Yes, which is what almost all [Religious Arguments] boil down to, usually.
Sometimes even over the Thanksgiving table, with veins and eyeballs bulging and spit flying.