[Craftmore]

I will respectfully disagree.Salvation is not dependant on what we do,but on what Christ has already done.The Holy Spirit once begun,will continue the good work untill either our deaths or the arrival of Christ Himself.We dont determine our salvation,that is left to God.It takes a small amount of faith as that of a mustard seed.

[jimfr]

how do you explain the first portion of this parable?

[gusopol3]

It is a mighty work on the heart, which none but He who made the world can effect, and a work which will abide and stand the fire. = We dont determine our salvation,that is left to God.