Biblical References seen in Fences

So far, I have seen many Biblical references in this play. The first references came in Act One Scene One when Troy talks about when he has met the Devil. When he uses personification to describe death and the devil he shows us that the two are in fact very real. Though I did not relate these two references to religion at first, I began to see connections as I read further into the play.

In Act One Scene Two we are introduced to Troy's brother whose name is Gabe. It is said that he sometimes thinks that he is the angel Gabriel. While he visits Troy and his wife Rose in their yard, he mentions that he has seen both of their names in the book of St. Peter. This means that they shall be safe come Judgement Day. He is quick to mention though that Rose's name did not look the same in the book as Troy's did. Finally, as he leaves, Gabe warns Troy about the soon coming of Judgement Day.

I do not know what to take of all of the Biblical references. I believe that it shows that August Wilson is trying to make strong connections between his characters and the type of people that they are.When Gabe states that he has seen Troy and Roses name in the book of St. Peter, I relate that to being good, caring people. It is evident through the multiple references to Biblical characters that there is some significant meaning. Does it mean that Troy and Rose will take a high road to the wrong doings that Bono is believed to have done (having an affair with Alberta)?