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Puritan said:

It is also my opinion that this is a very sad thing and that I grieve for my fellow brethren who are working out their salvation through works.

I can understand your concern but I don't see this as nearly the problem that you seem to. Instead, it is my understanding that the elect are those who (1) will have faith, (2) that this faith will produce fruit/works in their life, and (3) that they will persevere in both. It's not a condition of their salvation but a product of it. IMHO, whether or not someone is fully aware of the distinction has no bearing on the genuineness of their faith. God is the author of it regardless. However, I agree with you that it brings one great peace to finally realize that it isn't up to one's own efforts. That is why I will continue to share what I have learned with others. But I do not press the issue with my more stubborn Armenian brothers. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />