The solemn truth is taught here, that repentance, baptism, and the reception of the Holy Ghost, although necessary for perfect salvation, do not save anyone, unless he continues faithful to the end. One who denies Jesus cannot be saved by ordinances. St. Paul expresses the same thought, when he writes that one who falls away, crucifying Christ anew, after having been enlightened and tasted the heavenly gift, cannot be renewed to repentance (17) says he does not even ask the Saints to pray for a deserter from the Lord. His inspired instruction is that if any man see his brother commit a sin “not to death,”—not apostasy from the Lord—he may pray for him, and God will renew his life. But, he says, “there is sin unto death: not concerning this do I say that he should make a request.”
Naturally. For there is but one Savior. Only One Name, in which to accept salvation. If a sinner reject him and his atoning sacrifice, there is no other, whether in heaven or on earth, by whom he can be saved. Salvation depends entirely on the acceptance of Jesus as the Savior, by keeping his commandments, and keeping on keeping them, to the end.