Salvation is found in union with Christ. Damnation is found outside the union with Christ. Look at the words of Christ. Those outside of Christ will be gathered up and burned just like dead branches are gathered and burned on a farm or property. Union with Christ is where we are connected by the Holy Spirit. We are empowered by Jesus to live the new life of salvation and we are given all the benefits of Christ by this connection. Without it we are lost.
