Losing One's Salvation: If one apostatizes after he has become a "new creation," then what does he then become? [2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 2:14, Romans 11:23]. Regeneration: Isn't salvation (being born again) regeneration? [1 Peter 2:2, Colossians 1:22-23]. God's Mercy vs Man's Participation: If keeping one's salvation depends on man's own ability, then doesn't it nullify God's mercy?