Biblical Sexuality: Will We Find Freedom in Christ or in Our Feelings? with Rosaria Butterfield
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- Over twenty years ago, Rosaria Butterfield was a tenured professor of English literature and women's studies at Syracuse University. Her primary academic field was critical theory specializing in queer theory. She lobbied for LGBT aims alongside her lesbian partner until she encountered Christ in what she described as a "train wreck" in 1999. She joins me on the podcast to share her razor sharp insights when it comes to biblical sexuality, identity, and repentance. Her academic background with a historical focus on 19th century literature informed by Marx, Darwin, and Freud has given her a unique understanding of how our culture has been influenced by these historical figures when it comes to sexuality and identity.
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I’ve had friends say that Rosaria can come across as harsh but as a struggler of SSA and having to tread the waters of all these “sides” to Christianity, I’ve been most grateful for her voice on this. As a believer I am not in a category all my own like side b or a suggests. I am a part of the Church with a whole new identity. Nothing is attached to my name but Christ. Hallelujah.
Your friends love their sin.
Truth will save your life my friend. The fall of man brought wicked burdens many surrender to. If you want to live then attach yourself to the True Vine, feed on the Bread of heaven and pass from death to Life. His name is Jesus Christ.
Brother, I THANK GOD FOR YOUR TESTIMONY🙌🏿
@@gabrielamartiniuc6322 It’s not so much that as it is a language misunderstanding. Most people in the church today use the word gay as an adjective modifier meaning a defining term because they don’t know what to call people who identify as gay in or out of the church. Rosaria has done a great job helping define terms biblically which will lead to great understanding among friends/church family. I do agree with you though, we could all stand to hate our sin more than we do… and with the power of the Holy Spirit we will!
@@Studiomitchi great response
“The cross doesn’t make an ally with the sin it crushes.”
Powerful
"Goodness is not holiness" and "Common grace is not saving grace" ... love it ... thank you.
Gender needs discussed by 2nd grade.
Mathew 19:12 Eunuchs that are born that way are transgender. Eunuchs made that way by others were abused but it doesnt happen to everyone that was abused. Those that choose to live like Eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven are bisexual people that choose partners of the same sex but opposite in gender. Notice, God prefers for people to be in LGBT relationships.
Rapture is when God's true people shine like the sun right here on earth. It is not what most people think. Malachi 4:2-4. Read it. I am Elijah of Malachi 4:5-6. Anyone selling anything using the gospel or teaching the LIE of monetary tithing won't make it. Same sex marriage is not a sin. God prefers it. Male or female is determined by gender located in the brain. *
Acts 3:22-23 says it will come to pass that anyone that fails to listen to me will be utterly destroyed from among the people. That means everyone has their own choice to make.
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Jesus is NOT God.
Malachi 3:8-10 is talking to the church leaders. Malachi 2 clearly states it is addressing the priests/ church leaders. It is prophetic instruction for them to bring back the money they were never supposed to take for ministering then God will end Covid and throw open the floodgates but only if church leaders repent. Moneary tithing is a lie and selling anything using the gospel is evil.
Luke 10:7 states the only wages for ministering are eating and drinking whatever you are given. Thats it. Anyone that continues to teach monetary tithing lies chooses to die with the wicked.
I am Elijah of Malachi 4:5-6 and my preaching will cause a redistribution of wealth through the banks..
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This video appeared on my screen. I can feel the power of my relatives as well as other people to get me to believe I am a very troubled person.
Huge shout out to Alisa for being one of the few interviewers who actually allows her guests to speak! I love hearing Alisa speak but when a guest is on I really do want to hear from them as well. I get frustrated with the majority of news shows and podcasts because just when the guest is getting to the main point, the host invariably jumps in with a totally different question and derails the entire train of thought. I so appreciate the humility in her heart that enables her to sit and listen.
Sarah I agree! Alisa is so humble and brings her listeners these amazing guests! I must say Rosaria is by far my favorite speaker EVER. Thank you Alisa, for bring her on. I am deeply grateful.
Alisa was terrific!!!
@@1Lordbuddy I'm sorry, but I'm not quite understanding where you're going with the last half of your reply? Could you explain what you mean? As for the first half, I'll just humbly suggest that the purpose of Alisa's podcast is equipping Christians with Biblical knowledge. There is definitely a place for podcasts that feature opposite opinions but that's doesn't have to be everyone's approach and sometimes as a listener it's really nice to find spaces online that aren't so contentious. Just my two cents 😌
@@1Lordbuddy well iron sharpens iron seems to indicate like sharpens like so . . . 😉 As for "you can't have a platform that only espouses your views" - says who!? 😂
@@1Lordbuddy huh? Still not getting the connection between virgins and people who have left the homosexual lifestyle?
"The thief on the cross is a wonderful example of how to die. He's not an example of how to live." I love this SOOO much. When I see that statement, I tend to say, "This doesn't actually apply to any person who has more than 6 hours to live." Rosaria said it so much better.
Picking examples from ages past ….. and applying them to today’s dispensation will get you in big trouble eventually.
To get out of the chaos and confusion we perpetuate => we must learn to rightly divide God’s word
Love that Rosario is such a straight-shooter. She tells it like it is and the truth shines.
Great interview!
I thought it extremely insightful when Rosaria referred to her past sin as part of her “biography”, but as a new creation in Christ it is not a part of her “nature”. As a former addict it’s easy for me to look at my past addiction as being forever a part of my nature. But it’s not. It’s simply a part of my past/biography. While realizing I must live day by day dependent upon God for strength to overcome, it is no longer a part of who I am.
The AA cult has been largely responsible for convincing addicts they are forever an addict, as part of their identity. Your speaking out and testimony can help a lot of other regenerated addicts. Keep on talking brother! ♥️🙏🏽♥️
Mathew 19:12 Eunuchs that are born that way are transgender. Eunuchs made that way by others were abused but it doesnt happen to everyone that was abused. Those that choose to live like Eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven are bisexual people that choose partners of the same sex but opposite in gender. Notice, God prefers for people to be in LGBT relationships.
Rapture is when God's true people shine like the sun right here on earth. It is not what most people think. Malachi 4:2-4. Read it. I am Elijah of Malachi 4:5-6. Anyone selling anything using the gospel or teaching the LIE of monetary tithing won't make it. Same sex marriage is not a sin. God prefers it. Male or female is determined by gender located in the brain. *
Acts 3:22-23 says it will come to pass that anyone that fails to listen to me will be utterly destroyed from among the people. That means everyone has their own choice to make.
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@@jaquirox6579 After reading what Thomas said, I immediately thought of a friend of mine who has been in bondage to the AA doctrine for years. She is a believer, yet she still tenaciously holds to the lie that she was born a alcoholic and drug addict, and will always have this disease, and even told her children at a young age that they are alcoholic's/addicts by virtue of birth. To even suggest otherwise, in light of the Gospel she professes to believe, is met with defensiveness that borders on hostility. We had to make a pact to not even discuss it to maintain the friendship. Anyway, was just to happy to hear someone else call it out for what it is. Bless you both!
Amen brother-man Thomas 🙏☝️🙌
@@lynnm.2019 Oh man!!… that’s really sad to hear that you have a close friend living under that kind of burden!! That’s really sad. I would lovingly dispute to her that I was born a liar, a murderer, and a thief, according to the Gospel of Jesus Christ…. We all were. But then we were saved! We were regenerated after being blessed with realizing our sin, and wholeheartedly repenting, and putting our trust in Jesus’ work on the cross to atone for our sins. And now I AM a new creature in Christ. I no longer lust after the sinful life of my past. I longer hate and seek revenge. And I am bothered if a misrepresentation leaves my lips, so much so that I can’t imagine actually lying now.
The people with the burden of AA can’t have a foot in 2 different gardens. So they must chose. Either Christ is enough, and they believe God at His Word. Or…. They don’t.
So I think… humbly… agreeing to not discuss it just to remain civility, is literally agreeing to endorse their sin lifestyle. Agreeing to NOT continue to point at the sin until they repent… is conceding to the sin lifestyle. And it’s risking her eternal salvation. Frankly. Think of the scriptures that list everyone that will depart in the lake of fire. If she doesn’t repent for this, she’s on that list too.
And the aspect of what she said to her kids… as a mother, I JUST CANT DEAL WITH HEARING THAT! God says that He doesn’t punish children for the sins of their fathers, if they are in Christ. She is blaspheming God by saying that to anyone. AND as a person that has an addict mother myself, I am literally night and day from my mother. She has chosen to be a victim, she has chosen to stay in sin, she has chosen the AA culture, and she has rejected the biblical Christ and Gospel, making a god in her own image. I would dare anyone to try and tell me that I’m an addict by legacy of my blood. Absolutely not, because I am a child of God, I am free in Christ, and the fruits of my entire life have already proven that.
Ok sorry, I got a bit heated there. 😂 I am passionate about anyone stumbling children though, so I can get a little firey on that topic.
Have you considered, what this relationship might mean for you personally? You know what God says on the matter, and perhaps God is really trying to use you here, and perhaps it’s also a test of your own steadfastness. Have you considered or thought about that at all? Maybe it would be a consideration to maybe have a very serious but loving sit down with her, and get very official about it. And perhaps involve other trusted Christians too. And maybe begin a Matthew reconciliation process, and urge her to repent and turn towards Christ’s truth.
And then if you go through all 3 steps, prayerfully, loving, and with wisdom and counsel, and she refuses to realize her sin and repent. Then perhaps the friendship would need to change at that point. Into more loving her from a distance, so she has the space to realize this isn’t a joke. Matthew says then you treat her as an unbeliever or tax collector. And that provides the space sometimes that God needs to really work in peoples hearts.
When people don’t lose anything for their staying in sin… what motivation is there for them to consider changing? They get to have their cake and eat it too, so they don’t care. But losing relationships can suddenly spur them into caring. It’s tough love yes, but it’s biblical, and necessary according to the book of Matthew.
You’re in my prayers sis. ♥️♥️🙏🏽🙏🏽♥️♥️
Repentance isn’t when you cry. It’s when you change.
Excited to listen to this episode bc repentance has been on my heart lately 💗 God bless everyone
Amen and only Christ can change us through His word. Stay in fellowship with Christ daily for strength and power to overcome sin struggles.
2 Corinthians 10:5 📖
1 John 1:9 🙏
John 15:4-5 💝
Wonderful quote! Can I put it on a wall plaque?! 😬
@@NewCreationInChrist896 amen! We can only fight our battles with t he power of Christ!!
@@jaquirox6579 of course! It’s not my quote 💗 I got it off Instagram but I love it and relate to it so much! God bless 😊
Mathew 19:12 Eunuchs that are born that way are transgender. Eunuchs made that way by others were abused but it doesnt happen to everyone that was abused. Those that choose to live like Eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven are bisexual people that choose partners of the same sex but opposite in gender. Notice, God prefers for people to be in LGBT relationships.
Rapture is when God's true people shine like the sun right here on earth. It is not what most people think. Malachi 4:2-4. Read it. I am Elijah of Malachi 4:5-6. Anyone selling anything using the gospel or teaching the LIE of monetary tithing won't make it. Same sex marriage is not a sin. God prefers it. Male or female is determined by gender located in the brain. *
Acts 3:22-23 says it will come to pass that anyone that fails to listen to me will be utterly destroyed from among the people. That means everyone has their own choice to make.
*******..*
Love this interview! The reason people say homosexuality and Christianity are compatible is because they love their sin more than Christ. Jesus said love Me more than anything and yes it will cost you everything
Do you feel as strongly about not eating shellfish, not wearing cloth of two fabrics, women being unclean during their period and all the other commandments of the bible?
@@MrGabou77 no because we are not under levitical law.
@@Axisearth That's a very modern Christian spin on it. Jesus still believed those laws applied. Are you also ditching the ten commandments, that was also part of the 613 commandments of the OT? What about the rest of the OT, do you pick and chose the parts that don't offend your modern sensitivities?
@@Axisearth You are proving my point, because where is the condemnation of homosexuality as an abomination? In the levitical laws...
You are indeed picking and choosing the ones that suit you.
@@MrGabou77
In *Matthew 19:1-12* , Jesus said that marriage is between ONE adult man and ONE adult woman.
_"For this reason a man ... will live with his wife. The two will become one."_
And sex should only happen in marriage.
Therefore, Jesus indirectly says that polygamy, bestiality, pedophilia, prostitution etc are sinful, as they all require sexual acts outside of biblical marriage.
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The Ten Commandments do NOT apply today. Murder and stealing (among other things) are wrong, because Jesus said they were wrong in *the New Testament* . This applies to Protestants, Catholics and Orthodox globally and multi-ethnically for the last 2 millenia.
Every time I hear an interview with Rosaria, I want to read 5 books!
Mee too 😂
Recommend that you do so. Have read the first two many times ! Well worth it. Reading Rosaria's books challenged me and pointed me to other texts - which, in conjunction with the scriptures, has changed me: centred my life in, upon, and through Christ and the cross alone.
@@grooveymanpraise God! He is so wonderful to us, providing us with His witness even in this hour
Spiritually speaking, Rosaria Butterfield is someone who could be my best friend. She echoes my heart & soul over so many biblical entreaties. I’m the ex-wife of a man who left me for a homosexual lover. I’ve prayed for him my entire life since I was 27. I don’t have any contact with him, but keep praying that one day God will reveal to him what He revealed to Rosaria long ago. A revelation so powerful that will lead to repentance and restoration to our heavenly Father. In Jesus’ unmatched name, I pray
3rd time I've listened to this interview in 24 hrs. I 1st heard of Rosario on Becket's channel. I was so so impressed with her ability to articulate truth. Totally God-given! I listen to you regularly Alisa...
Rosaria is a breath of clarity and peace of mind.
Each time I see an interview with Rosaria my respect grows more. I only hope that I can witness with such clear truth and love.
I've felt challenged to open my self to becoming more hospitable with a Christian heart. I had the chance to open my small apartment up to my in-laws who are Mormon. I've been praying for opportunities to reach out to my Mormon family and also share my belief in Christ (as a Bible reading believing Christian). Rosaria inspired me to do so with a love , open heart and strength of his spirit.
This is wonderful. Maybe you could read the Bible together. In doing so , you will all be sanctified in Jesus Christ. Becoming one in him. I’m mormon ( a member of the church of Jesus Christ of latter- day Saints ) too. They will love reading the bible with you.
@@kristinrichmond8185 Mormons aren’t Christians and they worship a false Christ. Mormons need the true, biblical gospel not the perverted, false non-gospel of Mormonism. The Jesus of Mormonism doesn’t save.
You believe God the Father was once a man. That there are infinite “gods” ruling infinite planets. These gods are having eternal celestial sex. Your teachings could not be further from Christianity.
Please listen to content from Apologia Studios. You are deceived. Praying your eyes are opened to the truth of our triune God. He is eternal, not created and there is NONE besides Him.
Mathew 19:12 Eunuchs that are born that way are transgender. Eunuchs made that way by others were abused but it doesnt happen to everyone that was abused. Those that choose to live like Eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven are bisexual people that choose partners of the same sex but opposite in gender. Notice, God prefers for people to be in LGBT relationships.
Rapture is when God's true people shine like the sun right here on earth. It is not what most people think. Malachi 4:2-4. Read it. I am Elijah of Malachi 4:5-6. Anyone selling anything using the gospel or teaching the LIE of monetary tithing won't make it. Same sex marriage is not a sin. God prefers it. Male or female is determined by gender located in the brain. *
Acts 3:22-23 says it will come to pass that anyone that fails to listen to me will be utterly destroyed from among the people. That means everyone has their own choice to make.
*******..*
@@kristinrichmond8185Will they enjoy it, Even if it's not Joseph Smith's bastardized Fake Bible? I.E., the one, that has tried to remove all references to Jesus as God, and other proof texts that indicate the True Nature of our Great Triune God, who is the ONE & ONLY God of this entire Universe ?
@@phlegmbuoyant good question. I don’t know.
I love this guest! I don’t know if it’s an English teacher thing but she’s so charismatic and witty, her personality is fantastic. Great video as always.
You need to read her book, “The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert.” You’ll love her even more.
As an English teacher, I approve this message 😄
I love how she brought up that entertainment is VERY often a wide open door to Satan!! We must not be ignorant of the devil’s devices
I love Rosaria and her boldness. I was so excited to see her as your guest Alisa! Thx for a great episode.
I just love her. She’s such an inspiring thinker.
Hey this has been one of the best videos I have ever watched. This woman is incredibly intelligent in the way we should dissect and hate our sin. Wow. She blew me away with how soft I am on sin.
Soft on sin, that is so true. One starts to believe it is Christian like to be so. But no it is the opposite. This opens one's eyes.
I absolutely love the straightforwardness! It is so refreshing to hear for a change! Thanks for putting the Truth out there!
Thank you, Alisa, for having this interview with Rosaria, whom I was not familiar with until this interview. I can see why you think that she “discipled” you from afar. She speaks boldly of truth from God’s word. God’s truth will often make our self or idol worship uncomfortable. She sounds like she could attend my family’s church because it is rare to hear someone speak about repentance in the way she did. In my own life’s story, I have struggled with heterosexual hedonism and am paying significant consequences, but sorrow over those consequences I can say is not repentance that is real. I love how David expresses his repentant heart in Psalms 38 & 51. These Psalms help me express my humility to God. Thanks again!
DE Klingenberg, recognizing and admitting the heterosexual "hedonism" are first steps, but just as a person cannot regenerate himself or herself neither can we manufacture repentant "spirits" (at the level of the heart) but you can physically turn away from the sin of which you are convicted and confess it openly to some you know and you trust( james 5:16); beyond that focus on walking with Christ and honoring Him especially making sure you participate in public worship. personally I've always found myself both convicted and inspired when lifting my voice in song of public worship( often the back-thought being the indescribable nature of saving grace and me knowing i absolutely did not deserve to be singing with joy of hope, while I couldn't help but do and, love more than any woman, doing exactly that). I'm male.
Mathew 19:12 Eunuchs that are born that way are transgender. Eunuchs made that way by others were abused but it doesnt happen to everyone that was abused. Those that choose to live like Eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven are bisexual people that choose partners of the same sex but opposite in gender. Notice, God prefers for people to be in LGBT relationships.
Rapture is when God's true people shine like the sun right here on earth. It is not what most people think. Malachi 4:2-4. Read it. I am Elijah of Malachi 4:5-6. Anyone selling anything using the gospel or teaching the LIE of monetary tithing won't make it. Same sex marriage is not a sin. God prefers it. Male or female is determined by gender located in the brain. *
Acts 3:22-23 says it will come to pass that anyone that fails to listen to me will be utterly destroyed from among the people. That means everyone has their own choice to make.
*******..*
Excellent, thank you. Particularly the last section on repentance - so helpful. I found Tim Chester’s book, ‘Captured by a better vision’ helpful on this: so much of fighting sin circles back to how you actually think and feel about sin. So often I am apathetic, and that’s when I fall.
I'm that rowboat with holes in it with 3 breaths left. Moved states 3 months ago and found an incredible church but still not known yet. This episode just gave me my fourth breath. Thank you both.
Rosario is an exceptional Christian woman above so many! Her testimony is exceedingly honorable to the LORD. If Christians would search their hearts & souls as deeply as she has, in the endless areas filled with miscellaneous & horrendous idols, we’d hear abundant testimonies that bring glory to God.
Her seriousness to the Bible blesses my heart deeply. She’s a bright light and a true godly woman example.
16:00 ...The 6 qualities of repentance:
1) *Identify* the problem as sin.
2) Have genuine *sorrow* for the actual sin, not for the consequences of the sin.
3) *Confess* the sin, appealing to the mercy of God.
4) Have *shame* for the sin.
5) Have *hatred* against sin.
6) Turn from that sin, and do something *opposite* of what that sin was.
Gender needs discussed by 2nd grade.
Mathew 19:12 Eunuchs that are born that way are transgender. Eunuchs made that way by others were abused but it doesnt happen to everyone that was abused. Those that choose to live like Eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven are bisexual people that choose partners of the same sex but opposite in gender. Notice, God prefers for people to be in LGBT relationships.
Rapture is when God's true people shine like the sun right here on earth. It is not what most people think. Malachi 4:2-4. Read it. I am Elijah of Malachi 4:5-6. Anyone selling anything using the gospel or teaching the LIE of monetary tithing won't make it. Same sex marriage is not a sin. God prefers it. Male or female is determined by gender located in the brain. *
Acts 3:22-23 says it will come to pass that anyone that fails to listen to me will be utterly destroyed from among the people. That means everyone has their own choice to make.
**
Jesus is NOT God.
Malachi 3:8-10 is talking to the church leaders. Malachi 2 clearly states it is addressing the priests/ church leaders. It is prophetic instruction for them to bring back the money they were never supposed to take for ministering then God will end Covid and throw open the floodgates but only if church leaders repent. Moneary tithing is a lie and selling anything using the gospel is evil.
Luke 10:7 states the only wages for ministering are eating and drinking whatever you are given. Thats it. Anyone that continues to teach monetary tithing lies chooses to die with the wicked.
I am Elijah of Malachi 4:5-6 and my preaching will cause a redistribution of wealth through the banks..
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This is so good I want to listen to it again. Another truth seeker here! 🙋♀️ I’ve been listening to both of you separately and it’s a great conversation with both of you. I just want to hang out with y’all and absorb all I can. Some people like to watch movies, and I’d rather be reading and learning about TRUTH and how to apply it to the culture. Thanks to both of you! ✝️🙌🏻🕊
Me too Elizabeth
Mathew 19:12 Eunuchs that are born that way are transgender. Eunuchs made that way by others were abused but it doesnt happen to everyone that was abused. Those that choose to live like Eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven are bisexual people that choose partners of the same sex but opposite in gender. Notice, God prefers for people to be in LGBT relationships.
Rapture is when God's true people shine like the sun right here on earth. It is not what most people think. Malachi 4:2-4. Read it. I am Elijah of Malachi 4:5-6. Anyone selling anything using the gospel or teaching the LIE of monetary tithing won't make it. Same sex marriage is not a sin. God prefers it. Male or female is determined by gender located in the brain. *
Acts 3:22-23 says it will come to pass that anyone that fails to listen to me will be utterly destroyed from among the people. That means everyone has their own choice to make.
*******..*
Me too
Absolutely! I’d rather be learning about the Word in my spare time like this video. My goodness, I wish I could rightly divide the Word of God like Rosaria does!
46:53-47:09 perfect statement! 52:14 “Christ is never loved til sin be loathed.” Love that one too!
A quote by Thomas Watson on his book on Repentance 🔥
@@Patrickgsouza Mathew 19:12 Eunuchs that are born that way are transgender. Eunuchs made that way by others were abused but it doesnt happen to everyone that was abused. Those that choose to live like Eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven are bisexual people that choose partners of the same sex but opposite in gender. Notice, God prefers for people to be in LGBT relationships.
Rapture is when God's true people shine like the sun right here on earth. It is not what most people think. Malachi 4:2-4. Read it. I am Elijah of Malachi 4:5-6. Anyone selling anything using the gospel or teaching the LIE of monetary tithing won't make it. Same sex marriage is not a sin. God prefers it. Male or female is determined by gender located in the brain. *
Acts 3:22-23 says it will come to pass that anyone that fails to listen to me will be utterly destroyed from among the people. That means everyone has their own choice to make.
*******..*
Gender needs discussed by 2nd grade.
Mathew 19:12 Eunuchs that are born that way are transgender. Eunuchs made that way by others were abused but it doesnt happen to everyone that was abused. Those that choose to live like Eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven are bisexual people that choose partners of the same sex but opposite in gender. Notice, God prefers for people to be in LGBT relationships.
Rapture is when God's true people shine like the sun right here on earth. It is not what most people think. Malachi 4:2-4. Read it. I am Elijah of Malachi 4:5-6. Anyone selling anything using the gospel or teaching the LIE of monetary tithing won't make it. Same sex marriage is not a sin. God prefers it. Male or female is determined by gender located in the brain. *
Acts 3:22-23 says it will come to pass that anyone that fails to listen to me will be utterly destroyed from among the people. That means everyone has their own choice to make.
**
Jesus is NOT God.
Malachi 3:8-10 is talking to the church leaders. Malachi 2 clearly states it is addressing the priests/ church leaders. It is prophetic instruction for them to bring back the money they were never supposed to take for ministering then God will end Covid and throw open the floodgates but only if church leaders repent. Moneary tithing is a lie and selling anything using the gospel is evil.
Luke 10:7 states the only wages for ministering are eating and drinking whatever you are given. Thats it. Anyone that continues to teach monetary tithing lies chooses to die with the wicked.
I am Elijah of Malachi 4:5-6 and my preaching will cause a redistribution of wealth through the banks..
*****.
HE IS RISEN ✝️
Happy Resurrection Sunday everyone 😃🙏
This is one of my favorites guests ever. I will definitely check out her books. So much wisdom and practical applications of living a Christian life.
Me too!
Outstanding conversation, much to digest! I willl listen to this again.
She asked the question “ why people have a hard time talking to other people”
Maybe because, speaking about myself, I get intimidated with questions that I really don’t know the answer to and I realize that my feelings get in the way and so now it’s a battle of I feel and that person feels and it’s not on factual basis to some extent, but now a battle of feelings.
Also for me I’ve steered clear of reading the other side, so I fight from a feeling of what I know.
I love how she explains The gospel so clearly. It has been a joy and a challenge to listen because it makes me go back to scripture and really seek truth for myself so when I come to talk to my neighbor I do it with such love and grace that Jesus is the one responding to their questions through me.
Thank you for this. So powerful
This entire interview is amazing! But wow, the part on repentance is golden! I wish the American Church would speak and and teach like this! I know some do, Praise God, but most don’t!
Yes, very encouraged in many ways...you both encourage me to study more...keep up your good work!
It is important to distinguish between repentance and recovery. If we define repentance as a “turning away from sin”, thus we never commit the sin again, we are not only setting ourselves up for failure, depression, and a questioning of our own faith….but we are also re-establishing the necessity for a works based salvation. Our life experience should help us recognize that we fail more often than we succeed in overcoming our sin. It is always a long and arduous climb.
Repentance starts with the Spirit identifying our sin. This leads an attentive Christian to acknowledging it. The Christian then must accept it, removing excuses and justifications. I am not sure if “hating” is the right term for the next step, but a general revulsion to the sin is what will help lead us to recovery. However, at this point we are now extending beyond repentance. That does not diminish the significance of recovering from sin, it just allows us to fall on our knees and thank Jesus for what His sacrifice has accomplished. If you still feel the guilt of your sin, you are in repentance. You may not be actively, or effectively, trying to recover from your sin, but Christ is not going to walk away from you because of your failure. Don’t give up. Never stop striving towards spiritual perfection, even though we will never reach it. Seek the Spirit first thing every day, that is a great start.
There is one thing I wanted to mention regarding recovery. Effectively recovering from our sins requires us to replace sin with something else more spiritually positive. We are creatures of habit. If we establish more positive habits, we will have more success. If we attempt to remove the sin but leave a void, we will tend to return to the sinful nature. This applies to everything from our diet, our physical activity, our financial responsibility, addictions to the TV, the internet, drugs, sex, pornography….even the way we express ourselves with vulgar jokes or vocabulary. All these things can be changes by substituting them with thoughts or activities that are more positive. I will repeat…Seek the Spirit first thing every day, that is a great start.
Yes, how we view sin (abhor/hate) is what true repentance is together with our trusting the Holy Spirit to complete the good work began in us as we put our faith and trust in what Jesus accomplished for us on the Cross. If we still love our sin, then we have not truly repented. Also, when we try to overcome by our own ability, we fail every time.
@@carolfalls8466 I agree with you, however, the one interesting thing is how we graduate from one sin (overcome it) only to find that the Spirit is now convicting us of another one. We don’t always have the same revulsion for some sins as we have for others. For instance, I can still find myself laughing at crude humor at times, but I suspect that as I grow spiritually, I will eventually grow to be more critical of that type of humor. I feel as if I have bigger fish to fry right now. You know what I mean?
@@craigfield9037 Yes. This is why we must continue in the Word and trust in the convicting power of the Holy Spirit our Helper to make us aware when we miss the mark which He is faithful to do. The moment we receive Jesus we are declared sanctified and righteous (justified) in the eyes of God but the sanctification process doesn't end there. There is what I like to call our "progressive" sanctification which leads us to victory. We must work out our salvation in fear and trembling as the word tells us in Phil. 2:12. I also find that God is gracious to not reveal all of our flaws all at once or we couldn't handle it. The older I get and the more I grow in the Lord the more I see how much I fall short of HIs glory! This is part of the perfecting process of the good work He began in us that doesn't happen overnight. This is why I am thankful for long life!! I find my love for Him grows deeper each day. Good discussion.
Gender needs discussed by 2nd grade.
Mathew 19:12 Eunuchs that are born that way are transgender. Eunuchs made that way by others were abused but it doesnt happen to everyone that was abused. Those that choose to live like Eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven are bisexual people that choose partners of the same sex but opposite in gender. Notice, God prefers for people to be in LGBT relationships.
Rapture is when God's true people shine like the sun right here on earth. It is not what most people think. Malachi 4:2-4. Read it. I am Elijah of Malachi 4:5-6. Anyone selling anything using the gospel or teaching the LIE of monetary tithing won't make it. Same sex marriage is not a sin. God prefers it. Male or female is determined by gender located in the brain. *
Acts 3:22-23 says it will come to pass that anyone that fails to listen to me will be utterly destroyed from among the people. That means everyone has their own choice to make.
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Jesus is NOT God.
Malachi 3:8-10 is talking to the church leaders. Malachi 2 clearly states it is addressing the priests/ church leaders. It is prophetic instruction for them to bring back the money they were never supposed to take for ministering then God will end Covid and throw open the floodgates but only if church leaders repent. Moneary tithing is a lie and selling anything using the gospel is evil.
Luke 10:7 states the only wages for ministering are eating and drinking whatever you are given. Thats it. Anyone that continues to teach monetary tithing lies chooses to die with the wicked.
I am Elijah of Malachi 4:5-6 and my preaching will cause a redistribution of wealth through the banks..
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Such a great discussion…..clarified such a lot in my mind …..thank you both 👍🙏💕
Yes, Alissa, when I listen to Rosaria I know to put my seat belt on because she challenges everytime!!! Thanks
Actual heart changing message for this senior Christian! Made me face my own deception of myself and others in so many areas! Hard to believe how many answers to disturbing questions were addressed in this broadcast! Blessed days!
Super helpful and thank you for the full-throated defense of the gospel! Even just speaking the Word on this topic has burned up the remaining 5% of my doubt on this issue. Homosexuality is sin.
As for me, I just left a 5 and 1/2 year homosexual relationship last Monday because I was so deeply convicted about the truth of Gods Word and my state as a sinner. I was a professing Christian since I was 12, then idolized success during college, stopped the basic disciplines of Christianity, grew cold, and walked away from God. I lived in sin for almost a decade, the later half of which was a great relationship, from a worldly perspective. Over the last three months, God did a miraculous work in my life: through various Christians and a couple of sermons, he brought conviction to my heart, and told me to choose “Him” today, with Hell standing before me. I was cornered, and chose to turn from my sin and run to Christ. Last Monday, I shared the gospel with my ex, and for three days we talked about the legitimacy of the Bible, the message of Christ, our state of sin (by nature and by choice), it’s power and it’s penalty, the offer of God to free us from the power of sin today, and death forever through Jesus, who paid for our sins who reconciles us to God forever. Then, I booked a flight and left NYC on Saturday. Im not even sure where I’ll be living in a month, but I can’t turn back. I won’t. While that appears to be repentance, I’m not sure it is, yet (???) I don’t yet feel a deep seeded grief of my sin or an all-out hatred of it. I hate that I don’t feel it. Right now, my heart is so inclined to make the reality of the word a trivial thing, but I know it’s not. I turned from my sin, convicted by the Holy Spirit, and am cleaving to Christ (or maybe seeking Him?) in His Word and in prayer, but I don’t feel like I hate my sin. I wish that I despised it and was so broken over it but I’m sort of numb. I’m only operating out of the knowledge of what I know is true. I’m not sure if I’m saved or if I ever was saved. Part of me has comfort knowing that Christ says if we seek, we WILL find and that if we draw near to Him, he will draw near to us. So, I’m doing that now, and I’ve been praying for godly sorrow and a repentance that bears fruit befitting of true repentance. Whether or not I’m saved, the answer for the believer and the non-believer is to repent and throw yourself onto the arms of Christ. I take comfort in that Gods promises are true. If anyone is in the same spot, feel free to reach out. I would love to know your story and if/how you were restored.
Cory
This is the best interview I have heard you have. She is amazing and so spot on!
I love this woman! Thanks for having Rosaria Butterfield on your show, Alisa.
Amazing and much-needed conversation. That you both and glory be to God.
Repentance means to change your mind about something, to turn from something, turn to Christ.
A change of mind which produces a change of action.
Gender needs discussed by 2nd grade.
Mathew 19:12 Eunuchs that are born that way are transgender. Eunuchs made that way by others were abused but it doesnt happen to everyone that was abused. Those that choose to live like Eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven are bisexual people that choose partners of the same sex but opposite in gender. Notice, God prefers for people to be in LGBT relationships.
Rapture is when God's true people shine like the sun right here on earth. It is not what most people think. Malachi 4:2-4. Read it. I am Elijah of Malachi 4:5-6. Anyone selling anything using the gospel or teaching the LIE of monetary tithing won't make it. Same sex marriage is not a sin. God prefers it. Male or female is determined by gender located in the brain. *
Acts 3:22-23 says it will come to pass that anyone that fails to listen to me will be utterly destroyed from among the people. That means everyone has their own choice to make.
**
Jesus is NOT God.
Malachi 3:8-10 is talking to the church leaders. Malachi 2 clearly states it is addressing the priests/ church leaders. It is prophetic instruction for them to bring back the money they were never supposed to take for ministering then God will end Covid and throw open the floodgates but only if church leaders repent. Moneary tithing is a lie and selling anything using the gospel is evil.
Luke 10:7 states the only wages for ministering are eating and drinking whatever you are given. Thats it. Anyone that continues to teach monetary tithing lies chooses to die with the wicked.
I am Elijah of Malachi 4:5-6 and my preaching will cause a redistribution of wealth through the banks..
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Thank you so very much! I loved this and will be hitting the play button to watch it again right after this is finished 😍
What an amazing interview! The title is Biblical Sexuality, but really the entire interview was applicable to all areas of our lives, I thought. I kept replaying and slowing down Rosario's words so that could write them down. Going to have to listen to this a few more times.
The one question I had was what is the difference between repentance and obedience? At 22:39 she says "Repentance gives glory to God. Why? I don't know. It would seem to me that obedience would give more glory to God..."
For me I think repentance gives glory to God as we are acknowledging only He can grant us forgiveness whereas when we obey Him, we are showing our faithfulness to His word.
This episode was a blessing to me. I encourage you to listen to this and then listen again. Shalom
She said so many powerful things I have to listen to this conversation again and again. Thank you.
I absolutely love this! I wanted to touch on the conversation point that Rosario is speaking on in regards to why God delights more in repentance than obedience. The Lord showed me that while obedience is absolutely a choice, repentance is using the gift of the sacrifice of Christ. You've tasted that sin, and you are now actively making the choice to turn from it, and follow the path of righteousness. I believe the Lord is showing me that it is the choosing Him He delights - much like loving and submitting to Him is the choice we all make and battle to keep. He is delighting in the choice. I hope that makes sense!
The good news?
Even our choice to obey and stand Firm in Christ, comes from Him--
"Now it is God who makes both us and you Stand Firm in Christ."
"For it is God who works in us, to will and to act, according to His good purpose."
- Love, because He First Loved us,
(1John 4:19)
Titus 2:11-14
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.
"Sin has to be killed!"
Indeed. Moral clarity and wisdom.
Oh wow! That was absolutely illuminating, thank you so much. Rosaria Butterfield tell's it like it is. I will listen to this more than once and most certainly will be passing this 'treasure' on! Totally moved, and invigorated! Who says there is no such thing as truth, we just had the pleasure of listening to just over an hour of it. Thank you so much!
This discussion was excellent until the last 8 minutes. You don't come against the devil or voices by saying you are baptized and are a member of a church but with the Word of God which says, as she said earlier, that if we are in Christ then "we are a new creation, old things are passed away and behold all things are become new" and because you have been washed by the Blood of Jesus and are regenerated and sealed by the Holy Spirit. Also, I didn't understand "the many voices of Jesus" comment and we need to be careful who we tell our sins to because people are human. Go to the Word and to Jesus because you can always trust them. When I was young in the Lord, I made the mistake of telling my pastor at the time and a friend of a sin I was dealing with, and I regret it to this day. I learned from that to go directly to Jesus with whatever I am dealing with and put it in His very capable hands.
"Faithfulness isn't about how you identify, it's about what you do. Faithfulness is measured by obedience to the Word of God." So good! Thank you!
Rosaria speaks clearly and truthfully. I've read and blogged about Thomas Watson's "Doctrine of Repentance" and am doing the same for John Owen's "Indwelling Sin in Believers" and I'd also recommend both books.
I had a pastor who put a cohabitating couple on the worship team. His mantra is "keep em busy and keep em coming". That among many other issues prompted me to leave the church. On another note, my son donated sperm to a lesbian couple and we now have a grandson being raised calling our son "donor daddy". This breaks my heart. Everyone wants us to be the super grandparents to this child (we have met him) but this is a hard situation.
Heartbreaking and tricky to navigate for most families. Prayerfully consider Using whatever time you get with the child to plant seeds for the Gospel & play real gospel music, teach him chilrens gospel songs & how to pray. Perhaps they will all get saved & regenerated. Or Sadly, you may find that window of opportunity will close bc they may not like your influence, but you can plant seeds, maybe water them.
My heart aches for you and for friends with a same sex married daughter! The child of course isn’t responsible for his birth and your course of action must be filled with Holy Spirit wisdom! May God comfort and lead you ongoing!
What amazing Grace Rosaria has!
Wow! Thank you Alissa for having her on your show!
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What a great conversation! Rosaria is unapologetically honest and clearly guided by the truth of the Gospel. It is truly the greatest compassion to tell the truth about sin, repentance, and the Good News of new life in Christ. Thank you Alisa for bringing this interview to your audience! I pray it ministers to many who are confused but seeking God.
Can I like this 1000 times? Can’t wait til her new book comes out!
This was so interesting and enlightening. I have never heard of Rosaria. Thank you. I feel stronger as a person and Christ follower.
This was so GOOD!!! I love listening to your podcast, and your guest was so incredible, lots of biblical knowledge!! Thanks for both of you!!!!🙏❤️
This is excellent on addressing quite a few significant troubling issues of our day! Thank you much, ladies! Encore!
So, so good...I hunger for conversations like this.
Thanks so much. I needed so much to understand repentance and how to love what God loves and hate what he hates. Thanks the now I have a plan to speaker to my pastor and his wife for help. God bless you both for putting out this contact for such a time as this.
This is real Christianity. I so want to visit Rosaria's church and then go home with her and Kent for a bowl of soup!
Where does she even live around?! I’m sure far away from me in Montana, but I can dream at least. 😂🙏🏽♥️
@@jaquirox6579 she lives in Durham, NC where her husband pastors a church. Have you read any of her books? They are gold!!
@@jaquirox6579 I totally agree I would love to be discipled by someone like her. Have you read or listened to any of Elisabeth Elliott? She is with the Lord but she is another faithful servant that I'm learning from. Praying for you to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ!
Mathew 19:12 Eunuchs that are born that way are transgender. Eunuchs made that way by others were abused but it doesnt happen to everyone that was abused. Those that choose to live like Eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven are bisexual people that choose partners of the same sex but opposite in gender. Notice, God prefers for people to be in LGBT relationships.
Rapture is when God's true people shine like the sun right here on earth. It is not what most people think. Malachi 4:2-4. Read it. I am Elijah of Malachi 4:5-6. Anyone selling anything using the gospel or teaching the LIE of monetary tithing won't make it. Same sex marriage is not a sin. God prefers it. Male or female is determined by gender located in the brain. *
Acts 3:22-23 says it will come to pass that anyone that fails to listen to me will be utterly destroyed from among the people. That means everyone has their own choice to make.
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Gender needs discussed by 2nd grade.
Mathew 19:12 Eunuchs that are born that way are transgender. Eunuchs made that way by others were abused but it doesnt happen to everyone that was abused. Those that choose to live like Eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven are bisexual people that choose partners of the same sex but opposite in gender. Notice, God prefers for people to be in LGBT relationships.
Rapture is when God's true people shine like the sun right here on earth. It is not what most people think. Malachi 4:2-4. Read it. I am Elijah of Malachi 4:5-6. Anyone selling anything using the gospel or teaching the LIE of monetary tithing won't make it. Same sex marriage is not a sin. God prefers it. Male or female is determined by gender located in the brain. *
Acts 3:22-23 says it will come to pass that anyone that fails to listen to me will be utterly destroyed from among the people. That means everyone has their own choice to make.
**
Jesus is NOT God.
Malachi 3:8-10 is talking to the church leaders. Malachi 2 clearly states it is addressing the priests/ church leaders. It is prophetic instruction for them to bring back the money they were never supposed to take for ministering then God will end Covid and throw open the floodgates but only if church leaders repent. Moneary tithing is a lie and selling anything using the gospel is evil.
Luke 10:7 states the only wages for ministering are eating and drinking whatever you are given. Thats it. Anyone that continues to teach monetary tithing lies chooses to die with the wicked.
I am Elijah of Malachi 4:5-6 and my preaching will cause a redistribution of wealth through the banks..
*****.
I appreciate your guest and her message. I have a daughter who left her marriage of 20 years to become a lesbian. She’s planning to marry not lover this summer. Raised as a believer, knows better but as her mother and father we are unsure how to approach this wedding. My husband feels we should go to support her as our daughter but not stay to celebrate. I have mixed emotions but don’t want her to reinforce her feelings that we reject her.
Alicia, I appreciated you both for your faithfulness to God and His Word.
I stumbled upon this podcast and found a breath of fresh air and new motivation. Though I am not SSA, the seminary I attended came under a lot of controversy regarding the issue. They had become involved with the Revoice movement. I will be getting her book, (and yours) not merely to reach SSA'd people, but as a witnessing tool to all those I know who are unsaved and the possibly deceived. Thank you, and please keep doing this great and necessary work!
This discussion was a breathe of fresh air 🌬💨🗣Thank You Very Much Rosaria and Alisa 🧠♨️🕊🔥💔
So good. Love her brave and compassionate way she communicates the truth of the Gospel.
So well said- no beating around the bush🙏🏻thank you!
What a spitfire! Loved this one! Thank you!
2 gifted, anointed women... I'm so blessed. Thank God for you both!
Yayyyyy I love her!! Glad you had her on your show!!
One awesome program, Rosaria every thing she has written is worth the read.
He is risen.
Thank you for the transcript!
So appreciate the explanation of repentance.
Great information and insight on repentance! Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this discussion
Excellent interview. I always love listening to Rosario. I wish we were neighbors because I'd love to have a godly, intelligent, pull-no-punches friend like her in my life!
Powerful end. Thanks for the conversation. Thank you Jesus. Praise God. Thanks for highlighting truth ✝️🙌🏻
I appreciate you two sisters. Love your boldness in the faith. God bless.
I will have to listen to this at least one more time. So many gems and gold nugget take aways... Thank you!
Your guest is very insightful. I really liked all the material she brought up. Got me thinking that I need to read the books she mentioned. Thank you.
So so blessed by this interview. Thank you, Lord for Rosaria and Alisa!
Alisa, I took notes… thank you for letting her speak in this wonderful interview
Man what a testimony! This also helps so much with dealing with people you might come across who are struggling with homosexuality.
This was just excellent. Thank you Rosaria and Alisa.
Powerful episode. God bless your ministry Rosaria.
I enjoy listening to your podcasts, Alisa; I am familiar with Rosaria (and, yes, The Gospel Comes with a Housekey slays) as I'm a member of an RP congregation in Canada, and I really enjoyed this podcast with her (I want to listen to it again); at first I was confused, as I'd never heard of side A and side B Christianity before, but I am now enlightened. Thanks again for hosting brilliant, God-fearing, Christ-centred Christians on your show -- voices of sanity in an insane world.
I just finished her current book..I had struggled with the balance of loving those in the gay/trans community and she made a statement that is most helpful. Acceptance is different than approval.
Freedom in sin is not freedom, it is bondage. Freedom from sin through Jesus Christ blood, is the real freedom.
Gender needs discussed by 2nd grade.
Mathew 19:12 Eunuchs that are born that way are transgender. Eunuchs made that way by others were abused but it doesnt happen to everyone that was abused. Those that choose to live like Eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven are bisexual people that choose partners of the same sex but opposite in gender. Notice, God prefers for people to be in LGBT relationships.
Rapture is when God's true people shine like the sun right here on earth. It is not what most people think. Malachi 4:2-4. Read it. I am Elijah of Malachi 4:5-6. Anyone selling anything using the gospel or teaching the LIE of monetary tithing won't make it. Same sex marriage is not a sin. God prefers it. Male or female is determined by gender located in the brain. *
Acts 3:22-23 says it will come to pass that anyone that fails to listen to me will be utterly destroyed from among the people. That means everyone has their own choice to make.
**
Jesus is NOT God.
Malachi 3:8-10 is talking to the church leaders. Malachi 2 clearly states it is addressing the priests/ church leaders. It is prophetic instruction for them to bring back the money they were never supposed to take for ministering then God will end Covid and throw open the floodgates but only if church leaders repent. Moneary tithing is a lie and selling anything using the gospel is evil.
Luke 10:7 states the only wages for ministering are eating and drinking whatever you are given. Thats it. Anyone that continues to teach monetary tithing lies chooses to die with the wicked.
I am Elijah of Malachi 4:5-6 and my preaching will cause a redistribution of wealth through the banks..
*****.
Well said
My first time listening to her. She is an excellent teacher 👏
Praise God! I'm so happy to have listened and share in this truth.
Another awesome guest, great biblical truth, true gospel, amen!
I appreciate how unapologetic she is about the gospel. But she also speaks the truth in love.
Thanks, Alisa, for this interview. Rosaria is such a brilliant speaker-- full of honesty, truth. Praise God!
Hi Alisa, I've watched this episode twice (small brain syndrome 😅). Joking! There is sooo much in formation to be had. Great questions and answers...I feel so blessed. Watch it again my brothers and sisters in Christ.
This is such a great interview. Very refreshing view on the worldview subject...God Bless..
Really excellent interview - I took pages of notes - thank you
Excellent interview. Thank you…
Wow, this is excellent! Thank you for having this guest, Elisa!
I love Rosaria! She speaks so much truth!
like her statement: Faithfulness is marked by obedience.