Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.
-Jude 24 (ESV)
If salvation can be lost, then Jesus Christ's finished work on the cross is not strong enough to sustain you to the end. It implies that the sinful desires of the heart can overcome the regenerating work of the Holy Spirit. That makes God less glorious, less sovereign, and less powerful because other forces can turn His children's hearts against Himself.
God's glory, majesty, and authority is demonstrated in his power to keep you from falling back into slavery to sin. No one, not even Satan, can snatch away His sheep (John 10:27-29). The gift of eternal life is secured to those who come to a saving faith in Jesus Christ (1 Peter 1:3-5). Christ finishes the regeneration that He starts in you so that He can present you blameless before God in the day of judgment. Now that is awesome!
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