Hi
Quite some time ago now I heard Dr. Michael Horton being interviewed and among the questions the interviewer asked Dr. Horton is; do you think that it is possible that an Arminian to be a genuine Christian?
The basic answer that Dr. Horton gave was that he believes that although he believes there are Arminians who are Christians despite their Arminian beliefs. He believes that if they truly believe Arminianism in their heart of hearts, then it is impossible to be a Christian.
I have two questions related to this.
1. Do you agree with Dr. Horton?

2. Recently I told another Reformed believer what Dr. Horton said when asked this question and he said that he totally disagrees. He stated that he knows a person who is a 5 point Arminian, who demonstrates the marks of a true Christian, such as repentance etc… He believes that although the doctrines of grace are important and he doesn’t want to diminish that point. However, not everyone understands how God actually saves, but they show its fruits.

I am only revealing part of this discussion, however this is the gist of my conversation with this other Reformed believer and I expect we are going to be discussing this further.
That being the case I want to be able to contribute to that discussion a little better than I have to this date.
I am beginning a study on this matter and I am hoping that my friends on the Highway can point me in the right direction.
Opinions, Scripture, articles etc… would be appreciated.
Thank you

Tom