The way you wrote "IF" reminds me of the "IF" at the top of the page where the word "if" is found. For example Romans 8:17 reads. "and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him."
Another example is Romans 11:22: "Behold then the kindness and severity of God; to those who fell, severity, but to you, God's kindness, if you continue in His kindness; otherwise you also will be cut off."
Another is 1 Corinthians 15:2 where we discover: "by which also you were saved if you hold fast the Word which I preached to you, unless you believed in vain."
We serve a harsh God; Who is harsh to those who do not continue in His love.
My God isn't nearly as harsh as yours. I have the benefit of mercy and grace. You have a fearful expectation of judgement. The sad part is in the end, when you have to face all the truth, you will realize you weren't good enough. I already know I'm not and it doesn't matter.
