Not By Works

Added for your information, we are saved eternally provided we do not deliberately turn away or grieve the Holy Spirit. These people do not accept that.

We cannot cast Him away either.
And "Him" and what "He" has done has much meaning and depth.
One example being we cannot cast away our righteous standing.
First and foremost what is the Gospel to you Oyster....because I can tell following Jesus is not the Gospel.

Luke 9
9:23 And he said to [them] all, If any [man] will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.
9:24 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.
9:25 For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?
9:26 For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and [in his] Father's, and of the holy angels.

That is why it is important for us to have our lights trimmed and burning when He returns.

Matthew 25
25:1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
25:2 And five of them were wise, and five [were] foolish.
25:3 They that [were] foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
25:4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
25:5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
25:6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.
25:7 Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
25:8 And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.
25:9 But the wise answered, saying, [Not so]; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
25:10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.
25:11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
25:12 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.

Luke 9
9:23 And he said to [them] all, If any [man] will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.
9:24 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.
9:25 For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?
9:26 For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and [in his] Father's, and of the holy angels.

Another weak strawman not built on truth from you. You claim people who disagree with you dismissed scriptures as not relevant. That hasn't happened here.

Again I ask what is the Gospel message?

You must have seen the warnings from scripture I have posted about backsliding, just to have them dismissed out of hand.

Luke 9
9:23 And he said to [them] all, If any [man] will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.
9:24 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.
9:25 For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?
9:26 For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and [in his] Father's, and of the holy angels.

Jesus died for us so that we might have the opportunity to live for Him for the rest of our days. Keep abiding in that vine, my beloved sister. Godspeed.

What is did Jesus mean.... what is He telling His listeners?

If you are not reading this from the proper perspective you will think suffering and dying on a cross like Jesus is how we are saved. Or like some people argue this is the path to sanctification...it isn't.

Luke 14
14:28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have [sufficient] to finish [it]?
14:29 Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish [it], all that behold [it] begin to mock him,
14:30 Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.
14:31 Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?
14:32 Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.
14:33 So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.
14:34 Salt [is] good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned?
14:35 It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; [but] men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

You don't find it rude if someone asks you what you specifically believe a verse to mean, to answer them with more verses with no personal explination?

I am not offended but I certainly expect you to answer the question of eleventh....

You don't find it rude if someone asks you what you specifically believe a verse to mean, to answer them with more verses with no personal explination?

I am not offended but I certainly expect you to answer the question of eleventh....

I am beginning to think the majority who come argue to this thread have never heard the Gospel....it explains a lot.... as well makes me wonder what is going on in Churchianity?

I come here, not to speak of myself, but of my Lord and Savior. Do not follow me, follow Him. Follow Him all the days of your life. I am sorry if my posting of Scripture offends you. Very sorry indeed.

You don't find it rude if someone asks you what you specifically believe a verse to mean, to answer them with more verses with no personal explination?

I am not offended but I certainly expect you to answer the question of eleventh....

What verse do you not understand?