Dating a non Christian :) Dilemma

[Alive]

1 minute ago, enoob57 said:

Well, the investigative issue lies in disobedience of the already saved verses one coming to belief in an already disobedient life style... if the saved marry outside of Biblical boundaries do you think the Lord would bless that?

He may very well, if that is part of the plan. Perhaps that unbeliever is to be converted.

[enoob57]

1 minute ago, Alive said:

He may very well, if that is part of the plan. Perhaps that unbeliever is to be converted.

I could never walk with you in this thought pattern! His plan for sin and darkness is already told to us by final judgment... God's plan is to provide a way out of sin not use sin to provide a way out...

[Alive]

I would bet a fiver the folks looking at The prophet Hosea wondered about the box they had God in. Oh the evening news!

;-)

[enoob57]

Probably the structuring of thought in this manner would be 
2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)

[15] Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

As the law period was given not to provide salvation but to clearly condemn sin in man... The grace period we are now in is structured to make sure it is God's love within us as to obedience of said law; yet not justification in any form...

If my love for God is from Him then I should see a heart that reflect The Lord Jesus' life of s/Spirit and desire of doing The Fathers will in all matters of life... I could never see the use of sin in any manner whatsoever... How could I?

[Alive]

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today, and forever.”

(Hebrews 13:8 NAS20)

““For I, the LORD, do not change; therefore you, the sons of Jacob, have not come to an end.”

(Malachi 3:6 NAS20)

Did the Lord sin when He so instructed Hosea?

[enoob57]

51 minutes ago, Alive said:

Did the Lord sin when He so instructed Hosea?

I am assuming this is directed to the group  ... so I will chime in:

Theologically God had nothing but sinners to deal with... all OT people- prophets on down were sinners...

The Lord was dealing with all as sinners by OT law ... 
Romans 3:12 (KJV)

[12] They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.

By condemnation of all showing the need of His Promised Son... That is what Hosea was reflecting... 

Understanding the righteousness of God
James 2:10 (KJV)
[10] For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.

all are guilty of (all)- even the one with the smallest speck of sin ... do you believe this?

[Alive]

1 hour ago, enoob57 said:

I am assuming this is directed to the group  ... so I will chime in:

Theologically God had nothing but sinners to deal with... all OT people- prophets on down were sinners...

The Lord was dealing with all as sinners by OT law ... 
Romans 3:12 (KJV)

[12] They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.

By condemnation of all showing the need of His Promised Son... That is what Hosea was reflecting... 

Understanding the righteousness of God
James 2:10 (KJV)
[10] For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.

all are guilty of (all)- even the one with the smallest speck of sin ... do you believe this?

 

 

You didn’t answer the question and diverted with a question not directly related. Of course I believe that.

The query of the OP is related to a supposed born from above individual seeking a relationship with a person not in Christ—possibly leading to marriage. Of course assuming no fornication in the relationship. I make room for the Lord allowing such, not being able to predict whether a conversion would occur.

Very simple. Another person may say absolutely not…no possible way…it should never happen. Period.

Fine. I offered another point of view.

[enoob57]

30 minutes ago, Alive said:

You didn’t answer the question and diverted with a question not directly related. Of course I believe that.

Is it sin that God deals with sinners? That was my point... who else is there to deal with when it comes to man and God...
 

32 minutes ago, Alive said:

The query of the OP is related to a supposed born from above individual seeking a relationship with a person not in Christ—possibly leading to marriage. Of course assuming no fornication in the relationship. I make room for the Lord allowing such, not being able to predict whether a conversion would occur.

are you aware of this verse
2 Corinthians 6:14 (KJV)

[14] Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?

If you are  I don't see how you could make the statement you have above?

 

[Vine Abider]

5 hours ago, enoob57 said:

Well, the investigative issue lies in disobedience of the already saved verses one coming to belief in an already disobedient life style... if the saved marry outside of Biblical boundaries do you think the Lord would bless that?

Hard to understand - "It's the Lord, let Him do what He wants."  Again, this is not meant as an endorsement (by any means!) of being unequally yoked as it is far better, as we are exhorted, not to do that . . . (in other words, He has mercy on whom He will have mercy)

[Debp]

@irishbeast  I tagged you on a video about a resurgence of people going back to church in the UK.   Apparently this is because of the uncertainty happening in the UK with Islam and Wokeness being promoted so much.

Of course, we hope these people will become born again Christians, not just church attenders.   But they will be hearing the Word of God and this can lead to their conversion.

My point... maybe your friend is searching, trying to fill the void in her life that only the Lord can fill?    Please do invite her to church and introduce her to some of your Christian friends.

If she is not interested, let her go.