Gaining Salvation
Rom 11:22
Consider therefore the kindness and sternness of God: sternness to those who fell, but
kindness to you, provided that you continue in his kindness. Otherwise, you also will be cut off.
(NIV)
John 15:1-2
"I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me
that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.
(NIV)
Rev 3:14-16
"To the angel of the church in Laodicea write:
These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God's creation. 15 I know
your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! 16 So, because
you are lukewarm-neither hot nor cold-I am about to spit you out of my mouth.
(NIV)