I Think I Know The Answer But... - Page 2

houston · #11 08-01-2017, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Jermyn Davidson

This situation is about the two individuals described in the first post of this thread.

A yes or no shall suffice.

Jermyn Davidson · #12 08-01-2017, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by consapente89

It's a direct violation of God's Word to be unequally yoked with an unbeliever. If she is a lover of truth she will pray for her "pursuers" conversion but will not consent to a romantic relationship.

Thanks.

n david · #13 08-01-2017, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jermyn Davidson

There is this guy who is a former Apostolic believer. He is still a Christian and holds no ill-will towards Apostolics, but this guy is STRONGLY OPPOSED to key Apostolic doctrines. Really, there is absolutely no convincing this guy back to "the way".

However, say this same guy has found an Apostolic woman who has caught his attention romantically...

Guy seems cautiously optimistic, gal seems happy.

Should this guy really pursue this situation? I think it will lead to mess and hurt feelings, but what does AFF think?

He should not pursue.

He's stated he is "STRONGLY OPPOSED" to key Apostolic doctrines. She likely believes in those key Apostolic doctrines which he strongly opposes. It will create conflict.

Houston was correct when he posted that a real Apostolic women wouldn't give him the time of day.

If he respects her, he won't pursue her.

Jermyn Davidson · #14 08-01-2017, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by n david

He should not pursue.

He's stated he is "STRONGLY OPPOSED" to key Apostolic doctrines. She likely believes in those key Apostolic doctrines which he strongly opposes. It will create conflict.

Houston was correct when he posted that a real Apostolic women wouldn't give him the time of day.

If he respects her, he won't pursue her.

Yeah, I told him I thought it could be messy with people getting unnecessarily hurt. He's a good guy, he wouldn't intentionally hurt anyone, but I know how things like this work out... usually not good.

Esaias · #15 08-01-2017, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by consapente89

It's a direct violation of God's Word to be unequally yoked with an unbeliever. If she is a lover of truth she will pray for her "pursuers" conversion but will not consent to a romantic relationship.

What if she backslides, marries the guy, and then later on comes to her senses? How does she repent of a marriage that was contrary to the will of God to begin with?

n david · #16 08-01-2017, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Esaias

What if she backslides, marries the guy, and then later on comes to her senses? How does she repent of a marriage that was contrary to the will of God to begin with?

Are you suggesting she should divorce him?

n david · #17 08-01-2017, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jermyn Davidson

Yeah, I told him I thought it could be messy with people getting unnecessarily hurt. He's a good guy, he wouldn't intentionally hurt anyone, but I know how things like this work out... usually not good.

I'm sure he's a great guy with the purest motives. It's unfortunate.

Jermyn Davidson · #18 08-01-2017, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Esaias

What if she backslides, marries the guy, and then later on comes to her senses? How does she repent of a marriage that was contrary to the will of God to begin with?

The Bible does speak of the believing spouse sanctifying the "unbelieving" spouse... "unbelieving" because the guy is not Apostolic but is a Christian...

Esaias · #19 08-01-2017, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by n david

Are you suggesting she should divorce him?

I'm asking a question. I honestly don't know the answer to the question. I find it interesting though that the first thing to come to mind is getting a divorce as the means of repenting from a marriage that was against God's will to begin with. Does that mean that is the clear and obvious answer, but because such things aren't popular AT ALL we need to start looking for a way around it?

Seriously, I don't have an answer. Which is why I asked.

consapente89 · #20 08-01-2017, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Esaias

What if she backslides, marries the guy, and then later on comes to her senses? How does she repent of a marriage that was contrary to the will of God to begin with?

Seems like perhaps Paul's words would to a new Christian would be applicable. If the unlieveing spouse is content to dwell with her then let her stay and she may perhaps when him in time.