[Telepathic Intruder]

I've never believed in "guaranteed salvation". That presumes that once you've said "Jesus is my lord", you can do whatever you want without consequence.

At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other, and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.

It is not hard to stand firm to the end, by the way. Just don't be fooled by what the world says. When you listen to the world, you have your ear to the devil.

[EliRoom8]

OK, but Clarke is saying (and I agree) that if you are not longing for the Lord’s return & caught up in worldly pursuits, you might be saved but not taken at the Rapture and not made part of the Bride of the Lamb (as per the ten virgin parable).

[MosesKnows]

I've never believed in "guaranteed salvation"

There is a belief system that subscribes to that notion called "the Nicolaitans".

Born again Christians know that accepting Jesus as their savior is the first step, not the destination. It can become quite involved but the journey begins with faith and never ends.

A little faith will bring your soul to heaven; a lot of faith will bring heaven to your soul.