Michael Hranek wrote: No! John, you've gotten it quite wrong (again) I believe Salvation has much to do with obedience to Jesus Christ, and that eternal damnation has much to do with willful unrepentant disobedience to Him. Scripture tells me "fools" (nabals, those in wicked rebellion against God and His authority, if I remember the word correctly) hate wisdom and instruction.
You sound like a Roman Catholic theologian. Salvation is a function of works. What is your training?