Dave

Mark @ 46 said, “There is a difference between saying a spouse can influence your life/decisions etc and saying that their faith, love, sanctification and sobriety are all required for you to be saved. Can you see the difference?”

I can see the difference, but Paul has said that if both husband and wife continue…she will be saved. So what is the issue? He has NOT said, if only he continues…she will be saved, or she will only be saved if they both ocntinue. Why make Paul say more than he is saying? He is NOT suggesting (and has not said) that what the “he” does will determine “her” salvation but rather the simple truth that if they both continue SHE will be saved (as indeed BOTH of them will be). In regards to her salvation I am sure Paul would say that it is only, ultimately, resting on her faith in Christ…the childbirth, and the new life that springs from that.

(I have of course assumed the “they” is a “he” and a “she” for the purpose of making a logical point!).