Comments on: Would I Marry An Arminian? http://www.imperishableinheritance.com/2005/would-i-marry-an-arminian/ Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:00:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Gina http://www.imperishableinheritance.com/2005/would-i-marry-an-arminian/comment-page-1/#comment-6652 Gina Sat, 07 Jun 2008 15:28:02 +0000 http://www.siolon.com/lama/?p=105#comment-6652 Why? Do you have an English accent? : ) Why? Do you have an English accent? : )

]]> By: Chris http://www.imperishableinheritance.com/2005/would-i-marry-an-arminian/comment-page-1/#comment-6651 Chris Sat, 07 Jun 2008 03:59:08 +0000 http://www.siolon.com/lama/?p=105#comment-6651 <p>@Gina: Are you single? :)</p> @Gina: Are you single? :)

]]> By: Gina http://www.imperishableinheritance.com/2005/would-i-marry-an-arminian/comment-page-1/#comment-6650 Gina Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:42:40 +0000 http://www.siolon.com/lama/?p=105#comment-6650 I realize this conversation happened a few years ago, but I can't help myself. I think I would have difficulty submitting to my husband in spiritual matters if he were Arminean because of the logical consequences of that belief system. One's entire theology is effected (which has already been mentioned several times (but that was several years ago, so I'm refreshing your memory :) )). However, whenever I read Mere Christianity or The Screwtape Letters I think of what a lucky lady Joy was. But he also had an English accent. So, ya know...  that doesn't hurt. I realize this conversation happened a few years ago, but I can’t help myself. I think I would have difficulty submitting to my husband in spiritual matters if he were Arminean because of the logical consequences of that belief system. One’s entire theology is effected (which has already been mentioned several times (but that was several years ago, so I’m refreshing your memory :) )). However, whenever I read Mere Christianity or The Screwtape Letters I think of what a lucky lady Joy was. But he also had an English accent. So, ya know…  that doesn’t hurt.

]]> By: Eric Zeller http://www.imperishableinheritance.com/2005/would-i-marry-an-arminian/comment-page-1/#comment-294 Eric Zeller Fri, 27 May 2005 14:09:11 +0000 http://www.siolon.com/lama/?p=105#comment-294 One's view of God's soverignty in salvation is not just a soteriological belief, but goes back to how one views the nature and character of God. I do not dispute that Armineans are saved. However, I do firmly believe that Armineans have 1) a diminished view of God, 2) an unwillingness to let their thinking be guided by the whole of scripture. These are dangerous trends, that have much farther-reaching implications for a life or a marriage. One’s view of God’s soverignty in salvation is not just a soteriological belief, but goes back to how one views the nature and character of God.

I do not dispute that Armineans are saved. However, I do firmly believe that Armineans have 1) a diminished view of God, 2) an unwillingness to let their thinking be guided by the whole of scripture. These are dangerous trends, that have much farther-reaching implications for a life or a marriage.

]]> By: Bethany http://www.imperishableinheritance.com/2005/would-i-marry-an-arminian/comment-page-1/#comment-278 Bethany Fri, 13 May 2005 00:34:56 +0000 http://www.siolon.com/lama/?p=105#comment-278 I would. I would.

]]> By: John McClure http://www.imperishableinheritance.com/2005/would-i-marry-an-arminian/comment-page-1/#comment-262 John McClure Sun, 08 May 2005 20:12:15 +0000 http://www.siolon.com/lama/?p=105#comment-262 I noticed that out of all the people included in this conversation only one of us is married. I think it is important to get some imput from someone who has been married for a while and has a lot of wisdom. I know some people might not like Dr. Mohler but we should seriously take his advice into consideration. He seems to agree that it is important to have an agreement on some deep theological issues before we allow for physical attraction and feelings to get in the way. He admits that we might not agree on everything but that there are some really important doctrines that need to be thought out first. I don't think any of us would say that the doctrines of grace are not one of those doctrines. http://www.albertmohler.com/radio_show.php?cdate=2005-05-06 I noticed that out of all the people included in this conversation only one of us is married. I think it is important to get some imput from someone who has been married for a while and has a lot of wisdom. I know some people might not like Dr. Mohler but we should seriously take his advice into consideration. He seems to agree that it is important to have an agreement on some deep theological issues before we allow for physical attraction and feelings to get in the way. He admits that we might not agree on everything but that there are some really important doctrines that need to be thought out first. I don’t think any of us would say that the doctrines of grace are not one of those doctrines.

http://www.albertmohler.com/radio_show.php?cdate=2005–05-06

]]> By: Gwen http://www.imperishableinheritance.com/2005/would-i-marry-an-arminian/comment-page-1/#comment-250 Gwen Fri, 06 May 2005 18:15:18 +0000 http://www.siolon.com/lama/?p=105#comment-250 I agree with Kristen, but you already knew that. I agree with Kristen, but you already knew that.

]]> By: Lenny Tavernelli http://www.imperishableinheritance.com/2005/would-i-marry-an-arminian/comment-page-1/#comment-249 Lenny Tavernelli Fri, 06 May 2005 18:04:06 +0000 http://www.siolon.com/lama/?p=105#comment-249 Kristen, I've met a few. The disagreements we had were sometimes vehemenent (this is like, my word of the day). Often I had to walk away from conversations because they grew far too emotional and unbiblical (I do not mean to sound self-righteous, but I was usually not the one who brought the topic up, nor was I the one to grow overly and harmfully emotional or unbiblical--and so I've felt the burn). Our relationships were hindered and even severed because of this (which I believe is unfortunate, because I have met some Arminians with whom I have spoken about this issue, and we remain friends and have even grown in fellowship dispite this issue). Kristen,
I’ve met a few. The disagreements we had were sometimes vehemenent (this is like, my word of the day). Often I had to walk away from conversations because they grew far too emotional and unbiblical (I do not mean to sound self-righteous, but I was usually not the one who brought the topic up, nor was I the one to grow overly and harmfully emotional or unbiblical–and so I’ve felt the burn). Our relationships were hindered and even severed because of this (which I believe is unfortunate, because I have met some Arminians with whom I have spoken about this issue, and we remain friends and have even grown in fellowship dispite this issue).

]]> By: Kristen Alexander http://www.imperishableinheritance.com/2005/would-i-marry-an-arminian/comment-page-1/#comment-248 Kristen Alexander Fri, 06 May 2005 17:42:42 +0000 http://www.siolon.com/lama/?p=105#comment-248 Some friends of mine (including Leslie!) had this very discussion at a dinner a few weeeks ago. Our friend Jay who is reformed and is married to an amazing Calvinist, said that we, as women, would be crazy to marry a non-Calvinist. I see all your points, and agree that assuming the Calvinist husband is married to a godly and submissive wife, it could still be a Christ-edifying marriage. As a girl, I think it would be VERY hard to marry someone who isn't reformed. Not un-biblical, but I for one cannot imagine that. I believe that seeing the Lord in His completeness and total Sovereignty is life changing. Second only to my salvation. A "flaming" Arminian? Do those exist?! ;) Some friends of mine (including Leslie!) had this very discussion at a dinner a few weeeks ago. Our friend Jay who is reformed and is married to an amazing Calvinist, said that we, as women, would be crazy to marry a non-Calvinist. I see all your points, and agree that assuming the Calvinist husband is married to a godly and submissive wife, it could still be a Christ-edifying marriage. As a girl, I think it would be VERY hard to marry someone who isn’t reformed. Not un-biblical, but I for one cannot imagine that. I believe that seeing the Lord in His completeness and total Sovereignty is life changing. Second only to my salvation. A “flaming” Arminian? Do those exist?! ;)

]]> By: Lenny Tavernelli http://www.imperishableinheritance.com/2005/would-i-marry-an-arminian/comment-page-1/#comment-247 Lenny Tavernelli Fri, 06 May 2005 16:29:32 +0000 http://www.siolon.com/lama/?p=105#comment-247 Sorry, I doubt that I said everything that I wanted to, and this may not have made much sense. This internet at Panera is running slowly, and so all of my thoughts were becoming jumbled and backed-up as I wrote. Best of luck. Sorry,
I doubt that I said everything that I wanted to, and this may not have made much sense. This internet at Panera is running slowly, and so all of my thoughts were becoming jumbled and backed-up as I wrote. Best of luck.

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