I agree with you EG.
I do have a problem with those that say that one absolutely cannot leave the faith...I'm sure we all know someone that has. I don't say this is an easy thing to do once someone has known the love of God.
Some in churches are not saved.
But also, some that ARE saved CAN leave the faith.
I don't understand why this is so difficult to accept.
I certainly don't plan to ever leave God and I'm sure you don't.
1 Timothy 4:13 Paul clearly states that some will abandon the faith.
(BTW, you didn't reply to those Mathew verses but only said they do not pertain to loss of salvation)
What do you make of this video?
(if I can find it)