Is the Bible the only source of authority?<\/a>\u00a0for some passages on this topic. Their statement of faith declares it: “We believe that the Bible is God’s unique and written revelation to people. It is the inspired, infallible Word of God, and the supreme and final authority on all matters upon which it teaches. No other writings are vested with such divine authority.” So, it should be an easy point to establish.<\/p>\nFrom this basis, then as topics come up either ask where she found that in the Bible or ask what she thinks about a verse that you point out that contradicts her belief. Don’t do it all at once. Just take each topic as it comes up.<\/p>\n
What you are going to quickly learn is whether she is really interested in following God or not. If she isn’t interested, then you need to move on and find a better woman.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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