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What about James?

She was his gf?

I think, Sir, your post shows that there are many different versions and perceptions of what so called Calvinism is; I don't think it's wise to sweep everyone who possibly uses the term positively within your own negative definition, whatever they may actually believe from Scripture. But it's...

Oh okay. I guess in some ways it makes a difference whether she was his gf or his wife, also... It's good to be able to keep praying for people.

"And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name Jesus." (Matthew 1.25)

Exactly.

So is Rachel a relative?

Yes, it's something positive. (NB: Maybe it's just my screen, but your vote doesn't seem to come up on the poll responses above; whereas other ppl's somehow do in the '5 votes', '2 votes', etc. area...) If young people want to have it done, then just let them have it done, I say.

I sometimes find that there is so much logical theology that goes round and round that Scripture is sometimes lost sight of altogether...

Reduced to basic definition, a wife is a woman who has done it.

There are those who even teach the supposed perpetual virginity of Mary.

Yes, Matthew 1 is clear about this.

It all wondrously focuses on His grace, the riches of His grace, the exceeding riches of His grace, His abounding grace, etc. (as variously spoken of in chapters 1 and 2). :)

@charity PS: Did you vote in the poll, yet? (The poll does include the option: 'Not sure / rather not say'.)

I do think in Scripture the bond servant ear piercing is viewed positively, not negatively, isn't it?

Yes, it was an odd comment...

We ares studying Ephesians at our local church Bible study now.

Good indeed to remember that Ephesians 2.10 follows on from Ephesians 2.8-9....

Indeed. I have been reading Ephesians 1; similar sentiments there, inspired by the Spirit.

Great verse there!