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cjwood:

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I HAVE seen more than one account of a spouse sharing what (s)he has learned here, and being instrumental in the conversion of their partner.  For example, my wife shows no interest in reading bible-truths.com, but she is very receptive of these truths when I present them in family Bible studies.
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hi steve,

in reading your reply on this topic, i was somewhat confused regarding the statement that when one spouse shares what they have learned on BT, and that the BT believing spouse is instrumental in the conversion of the other spouse. i guess it is the word "instrumental" in the conversion of the other spouse that has me wondering. i believe after reading most of your post replies that you believe that only God can bring anyone to Himself (to be converted to believing His Truths). i am thinking perhaps your choice of words was not indicative of this truth.

all in Love,
claudia

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Hi Claudia,

No, I used exactly the word I meant to.  In this case, the spouse was an instrument (e.g. tool) in God's hands, used by Him to bring about His will.  Just one of the things He uses to form the clay.  And yes, I absolutely believe in God's sovereignty. 

"...for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose." Philippians 2:13

Steven

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hi steve,
thanks for your reply back. forgive my concern. in my past conversations with people, anytime someone used the term instrumental, they were implying that they were the only one used to do such and such. i should have known that a brother in Christ who knows the truths of the scriptures would not use the term in that sense of the word.


claudia

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