[JohnnyM]

"apparently Spurgeon didn't think wrong doctrine in one area made other areas automatically wrong"

Precisely. To say that Wesley, Calvin, Luther, or Spurgeon are somehow not Christian because they believe in a different interpretation/opinion than yours is the height of spiritual pride and arrogance and has been the thorn in the side of modern Church. Those men loved the Lord dearly. To say that they are not Christian because they believe a certain doctrine is a dangerous thing indeed. I have not doubt that those on here who defend the Calvinist doctrine truly love the Lord, and the same goes for those expressing the Arminian point of view. It seems Spurgeon understood this. Even though he disagreed with Wesley's viewpoint, he saw the love that man had for the Lord. That is unity. We are united by love, not by knowledge or doctrine.

JM

[xzins]

Excellent post, John. It's not a "go along to get along" love. It's a bold recognition of differences, but also a bold recognition of unity in Christ's love.

[RnMomof7]

No one has said that any of those men were not saved. But that being said does not excuse one fron correct doctrine.Any doctrine that points to man as the author and finisher of his own salvation is heresy and error