Baptists/Jewish girlfriend

Advertisement

Expert: - 10/20/2008


Question
Hello
  My Christian son, born again, raised in Sunday School and worship, still worshipping has a Jewish girlfriend.  They are getting quite serious and are talking about marriage.  I gave my son the talk about being unequally yoked and the differences between what Jews believe and what Christians believe.  She goes to worship with him and he goes to the synagogue with her.  She told me she doesn't see the difference between their faith but if they get married not to have Jesus mentioned in the ceremony because it would upset her parents.
    If I press it too hard with my son he will cut us off but they are so in love they don't see what they are getting into.  Can you offer any suggestions what we can do?

Answer
I am afraid that outside of prayer for it to end on its own you are limited in what you can do.  As you said, he knows the right thing to do.  Pushing to hard will most likely drive them together.  What does her parents think about it.  Jews normally do not condone such a marriage and depending on their commitment to their faith they can actually disown the child.  Yet she seems to think they will come to the marriage which means they may not be very dedicated.  Surely telling her about Jesus should bring some idea of the differences. If she can't let her parents hear the name in the ceremony she must have some idea of the problems.

I do pray that God will wake both of them up before it is too late,

Baptists

All Answers

Answers by Expert:

Ask Experts

Volunteer

Dr. Ronald E. Shultz

Expertise

I am more of a polemicist than an apologist. I especially desire to answer questions concerning discipleship/holiness, "gray areas", etc. If all you wish is an argument then I am not your man. Sincere seekers only need e-mail me.

Experience

I have ministered in several states since my conversion in 1975. I participate in many forums and have written two books.

Organizations
American Association of Christian Counselors since 2009
Texas Civil Defense since 2008
American Legion since 2002
Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, since 1994
Life Member NCOA, 1973
Dover AFB Honor Guard, 1971-73

Publications
Poem, "Cowboy Up" published in an anthology by American Poets Society, 2004
Author, Jail House Religion, Xulon Press, 2004
Author, The Power of Holy Women, Xulon Press, 2003
Messianic Literary Corner published 45 poems, 2003+
Tract “Which Way To God” published on http://www.tracts.com/whichway.html, 1998
Several poems published on various web pages, 1997,1998,1999
Author, Metamorphosis, copyrighted, partially published collection of poetry, 1968-94
Article, “Why I Prefer Expository Preaching”, published in Canyonview Bible Seminary's Expositor, 1988

Education/Credentials
Doctor of Theology, Slidell Baptist Seminary, Slidell, LA, 2001, Summa Cum Laude
Master of Theology, Christian Bible College, Rocky Mount, NC, 2000, Summa Cum Laude
Bachelor of Religious Education , Administration minor, Piedmont Baptist College, Winston-Salem, NC, 1982, Cum Laude
Evangelical Teacher Training Association, Teachers Diploma, Winston-Salem, NC, 1982
Other study: Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, AL - 1975-78
Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA - 1976-77
Interim Ministry For Today's Churches - 2000


Awards and Honors
Heritage Registry of Who's Who, 2006-2007
Editor's Choice Award, International Library of Poetry, 2003
America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals 2001-2002
Stratmore Who's Who, 2001-2002
Guest Speaker Texas A&M, Commerce, 1999
Gubernatorial Commendation by Texas Veterans Commission, 1999
Dallas VA Certificate of Pride in Public Service, 1999
Guest on the Kevin Bullard radio program KPBC AM 770,1997
Who's Who in the South and Southwest, 1996
Editor's Choice Award, National Library of Poetry, 1995
Who's Who in Poetry, 1992
United States Army Achievement Medal, 1990
Personal testimony dramatized for international radio program Unshackled, 1986
Outstanding Young Men of the South, 1981
United States Air Force Commendation Medal, 1978
Two USAF suggestion awards, 1976
NCO of the Quarter, 1975
Freedom Foundation Award, 1975

©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.