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Agreed.  May man be fools, only let God be glorified. And yes, without scripture, we are blind men in the dark. Thanks be to God for his Word.

In response to number 1, yes i do believe they were saved. I think Hebrews 11 makes it clear it is by faith they were ‘counted as righteous.’ But i think the emphasis is not on their faith, but who their faith is in. Muslim faith cannot save, though it be fervent. Catholic faith cannot save though it be reverent.

While indeed no human can be saved apart from faith, simple faith cannot save them. Faith in allah, or Mary, cannot save muslims or Catholics. Only faith in Christ can save. So I beleive the emphasis is faith upon Christ and his work.

I beleive that faith can only be had by sinful beings tho by a working of God beforehand. I think that the mystery of predestination works as such: God chooses his people, not according to what we have done or ever could do, but according to his glorious purpose(Ephesians 1) But to believe in Him we must be transformed, and so by his work on the cross, when his spirit enters his people, he transforms them by the renewing of their mind.(Romans 12, Colossians 3)

Now that God has opened our eyes to his beauty and grace and our need thereof, we fall on our knees in humble submission to God and His Gospel, freely choosing it, tho only because of his work in us. I view mans will dependant in Gods, not vice versa.

Sorry, I went off the trail there.

I think that after death, all a unbelievers sins, are ‘unforgivable.’

What are your thoughts on these things? I’d be glad to hear them. And I too agree. We all are on learning curves. Only God truly knows.

Also Brian, i checked out your novel, and it looks awesome!