Cheryl

While I consider the issue of the Trinity and the subordination of the Son (as to the role of the Son) to be a serious issue and one that we need to address, I also would have a very difficult time saying that a person who believes this is not saved. Such a person believes in the Deity of Jesus, the Resurrection and Salvation by faith alone through Jesus alone. I know that many of these types are calling into question our salvation because we do not believe in the permanent subordination of the Son. They are wrong in calling into question our salvation. Should we turn the tables and call into question their salvation? Some may say yes, but I could not go that far. I do agree that it is a serious issue but one that we should work hard to defend and provide a solid apologetic defense while still keeping the communication lines open for our brothers in Christ. Right now I am back in communication with Bruce Ware even though he has wanted to stop communication with me. I have made it clear to him that I believe him to be a brother in Christ although I believe that he is very wrong in his view of Christ. These are issues to fight for in a strong way without me calling his salvation into question. In the same way, I appeal to our brothers and sisters in Christ who believe in the permanent subordination of Christ (regarding the “role” of the Son) not to call our salvation into question even though we do not agree on this issue. I consider this a matter of respect and choose to fight this battle with that kind of respect.