You did quote verses that upon reading one could make the assumptions that you've made. However, leave out the assumption and look for it said in the bible, plain as day. What I'm trying to say is that repeatedly, the bible says "to get saved, do this". It does not say "you will lose your salvation if you do this".
IMO, the verses you quoted do not specifically speak of salvation, and are left to interpretation, which can then be twisted (not necessarily in a bad way) to what one may believe, either my p.o.v. or yours. My side says that the condemnation/falling away/death and punishment mentioned (or any form thereof) is not of an eternal basis but a physical and spiritual death. Before I knew Christ I was dead, but now I'm alive.
Let me also add/clarify that what I believe applies to those who choose to follow Christ and try to be Christians. IMO, if you've truely accepted Jesus, there is no condemnation for you, no matter how often you mess up.
I'll fall back on it not being in God's nature not to leave such an important topic left unclear and undefinitive, at least not as clear as the way to salvation is clearly defined. I suffered for years believing I could lose my salvation for any little thing, and this topic strikes home to me. I know your belief leaves room for doubt in people, when we should be assured of our salvation. I'm not knocking you, but take a look at my side of the story.





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