Biblical Sexuality: Will We Find Freedom in Christ or in Our Feelings? with Rosaria Butterfield

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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[@Studiomitchi]

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.

[@gabrielamartiniuc6322]

Your friends love their sin.

[@christopherwilson2762]

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.

[@KRashad]

Brother, I THANK GOD FOR YOUR TESTIMONY🙌🏿

[@Studiomitchi]

@@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!

[@Nyny.1000]

@@Studiomitchi great response

[@JustMe-px9qy]

“The cross doesn’t make an ally with the sin it crushes.” Powerful

[@liesl7485]

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.

[@clasen2013]

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.

[@jeffreyzeiss1326]

Alisa was terrific!!!

[@1Lordbuddy]

Also shout out to Alisa for being so super selective over whom she interviews, so that her guests can only speak as her own personal mouthpiece and espouse shared beliefs. God forbid she interviews a chaste Christian like myself, who can't, in full conscience of the truth, claim to be "ex-gay" because they never once lived the "gay lifestyle" to begin - someone who understands how the virtue of chastity steers this conversation, like Justin Lee.

[@liesl7485]

@@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]

@@liesl7485 No. Scripture says iron sharpens iron. Building an echo chamber is contrary to biblical knowledge and would never have resulted in a reformed understanding of the Church's oppression on Jews, slaves, women, and the Civil Rights Movement as a whole. You can't have a platform to espouse only your views as biblical truth.

[@astrongmama]

"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.

[@13kimosabi13]

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

[@thomasbrownlee9932]

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.

[@jaquirox6579]

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! ♥️🙏🏽♥️

[@tonyadieker4556]

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. *******..*

[@lynnm.2019]

@@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!

[@phlegmbuoyant]

Amen brother-man Thomas 🙏☝️🙌

[@jaquirox6579]

@@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. ♥️♥️🙏🏽🙏🏽♥️♥️

[@Axisearth]

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

[@MrGabou77]

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?

[@Axisearth]

@@MrGabou77 no because we are not under levitical law.

[@MrGabou77]

@@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?

[@MrGabou77]

@@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.

[@hhstark8663]

​@@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. __________________ 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.

[@SillyChickens222]

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

[@NewCreationInChrist896]

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 💝

[@jaquirox6579]

Wonderful quote! Can I put it on a wall plaque?! 😬

[@SillyChickens222]

@@NewCreationInChrist896 amen! We can only fight our battles with t he power of Christ!!

[@SillyChickens222]

@@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 😊

[@tonyadieker4556]

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. *******..*

[@JohnSmith-zo6ir]

"Goodness is not holiness" and "Common grace is not saving grace" ... love it ... thank you.

[@elijahdieker1209]

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.. *****.

[@darrennelson5855]

Love that Rosario is such a straight-shooter. She tells it like it is and the truth shines.

[@melonezak5796]

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...

[@joshuajohnson9134]

Every time I hear an interview with Rosaria, I want to read 5 books!

[@krisztinak.1500]

Mee too 😂

[@grooveyman]

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.

[@kymdickman8910]

@@grooveymanpraise God! He is so wonderful to us, providing us with His witness even in this hour

[@natashamudford4011]

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.

[@elijahdieker1209]

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.. *****.

[@LookingGlass24]

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

[@AimeeGrayNZ]

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.

[@jamiebrown4472]

I absolutely love the straightforwardness! It is so refreshing to hear for a change! Thanks for putting the Truth out there!

[@SquishyyyBeaner]

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.

[@pialakin6517]

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.

[@catw5294]

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.

[@natalierodri]

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

[@lionoffireministries]

HE IS RISEN ✝️ Happy Resurrection Sunday everyone 😃🙏

[@NewCreationInChrist896]

Stay in fellowship with Christ daily to overcome sin struggles, stay in faith in Christ to change. 2 Corinthians 10:5 📖 1 John 1:9 🙏 John 15:4-5 💝 Acts 3:19 “Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord”

[@zackrangeley9766]

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.

[@lt7378]

You need to read her book, “The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert.” You’ll love her even more.

[@DunderMifflin_ThisisPam]

As an English teacher, I approve this message 😄

[@carynmason3421]

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!

[@jaquirox6579]

Where does she even live around?! I’m sure far away from me in Montana, but I can dream at least. 😂🙏🏽♥️

[@carynmason3421]

@@jaquirox6579 she lives in Durham, NC where her husband pastors a church. Have you read any of her books? They are gold!!

[@carynmason3421]

@@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!

[@tonyadieker4556]

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. *******..*

[@elijahdieker1209]

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.. *****.

[@parkcitypj1]

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.

[@kristinrichmond8185]

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.

[@sarahd5341]

@@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.

[@tonyadieker4556]

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. *******..*

[@phlegmbuoyant]

@@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 ?

[@kristinrichmond8185]

@@phlegmbuoyant good question. I don’t know.

[@carolfalls8466]

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.

[@elizabethann8228]

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! ✝️🙌🏻🕊

[@triciasisson3718]

Me too Elizabeth

[@tonyadieker4556]

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. *******..*

[@kymdickman8910]

Me too

[@suehamblin9652]

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!

[@gnote6850]

Repentance means to change your mind about something, to turn from something, turn to Christ.

[@lionoffireministries]

A change of mind which produces a change of action.

[@elijahdieker1209]

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.. *****.

[@DawnOtto1]

46:53-47:09 perfect statement! 52:14 “Christ is never loved til sin be loathed.” Love that one too!

[@Patrickgsouza]

A quote by Thomas Watson on his book on Repentance 🔥

[@tonyadieker4556]

@@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. *******..*

[@elijahdieker1209]

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.. *****.

[@rmk2879]

Freedom in sin is not freedom, it is bondage. Freedom from sin through Jesus Christ blood, is the real freedom.

[@elijahdieker1209]

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.. *****.

[@jaelanderson6263]

Well said

[@dek5418]

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!

[@dmmusicmusic]

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.

[@tonyadieker4556]

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. *******..*

[@YoKinah]

I just love her. She’s such an inspiring thinker.

[@michaelglass9604]

What's not to like about her!

[@loriadams86]

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!

[@jamesprice6381]

Word is straight fwd and clear cut. Homosexuals and adulterers do not inherit the Kingdom of God, Black n white NO mistaking what it says...

[@jeannet7443]

Outstanding conversation, much to digest! I willl listen to this again.

[@craigfield9037]

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.

[@craigfield9037]

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.

[@carolfalls8466]

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.

[@craigfield9037]

@@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?

[@carolfalls8466]

@@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.

[@elijahdieker1209]

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.. *****.

[@chantellecunningham8899]

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.

[@clasen2013]

Me too!

[@Jake-jh9in]

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.

[@carolmason8085]

Yes, very encouraged in many ways...you both encourage me to study more...keep up your good work!

[@chatswithgrandpasteve8974]

Rosaria is a breath of clarity and peace of mind.

[@lesterchupp7889]

Very good interview. But, just wondering the response from the intersex community is in all this. Having the embarrassing anomaly of bearing in your body both mammalian and testicular tissue to the point it affecting your personhood is a really heavy load to carry.

[@mrsmlj5491]

Thank you so very much! I loved this and will be hitting the play button to watch it again right after this is finished 😍

[@shatauraclayborne553]

I love Rosaria and her boldness. I was so excited to see her as your guest Alisa! Thx for a great episode.

[@annipanna]

He is risen.

[@georgiehughes4858]

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.

[@perthew8592]

This was great, I’ve been struggling with porn and while I know that Jesus has set me free, still those sources of entertainment really distract me and lead me to places I wish I hadn’t. Praise the Lord for Ms Rosaris testimony

[@ionebae9157]

According to Rosaria, you should feel shame about that sin and not share it with anyone other than your pastor and a few close friends

[@kymdickman8910]

@@ionebae9157 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.

[@curiousgeorge555]

Great guest. She's no fan of mincing words.

[@cvb422]

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!

[@phlegmbuoyant]

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)

[@kymdickman8910]

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.

[@sandratagaban5541]

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.

[@nccrchurchunusual]

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.

[@alicejump2290]

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!

[@KalliBella1]

"Sin has to be killed!" Indeed. Moral clarity and wisdom.

[@chucksigler5400]

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.

[@brockburlando702]

This is the best interview I have heard you have. She is amazing and so spot on!

[@JohnSmith-zo6ir]

At 41:43 on the "thief taking a vacation" and redemption, here is the heart of the problem. Having a "change in heart" is only validated by a change in behaviours. I have an abusive daughter who is a pastor and she came off the "born again" production line (It's like a factory) in an evangelical church, but I can assure you her abusive behaviours have not changed which validates there is no change in her heart. She would not know Jesus if he sat next to her on a park bench. She has spoken out the "born again" script as millions of others do who come off the "born again" production line at the front of the church with the signature hype and music followed by the emotional financial extortion (bucket collection) in the false belief that if they repeat the "born again" script then they are saved and free to sin forever. In their minds (not hearts) so long as they ask for forgiveness for their sins everything is cool. "Forgiveness" and being "born again" for these people is a green light to sin without consequences and you only have too look around you in the "born again" Christian community in evangelical churches to witness this falsity which comes from the teaching of false prophets. Forgiveness does NOT remove consequences. How do we know this? Because the scripture tells us this. Isiah 43:25 says: "I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more". The key words are "for my sake". God forgives you for his sake, not for your sake as the transgressor. That teaching of forgiveness as being absolution is scripturally not true and that's why Christians keep sinning and abusing, because they think that all they need to do is repent and ask for forgiveness and then they are good to go again which is NOT TRUE. There are negative consequences that will follow even if you repent and ask for forgiveness. God forgives for HIS sake, but his forgiveness DOES NOT remove consequences. That would be absolution and the scriptures do not say forgiveness is absolution. The consequences for sin will always come, in this life and the afterlife. So to summarize, if a person has GENUINELY had a "change in heart" it will only be validated by a change in behaviours to the extent that they show up as changed "patterns of behaviours", not just a fake one-off change. This is what happens when you have a church whose whole service design is built around a "born again" production line like a sausage factory. It produces masses of faulty products without a recall policy and therefore condemning people to hell. In summary, the business model of evangelical churches with their "born again" production line is producing false Christians (defective products) mentored by false prophet pastors who just get these people to mindlessly repeat a script under dubious influence and in an emotional state with dark lighting and manipulative music to set the mood. It's time for us to get back to home church away from the megachurch factories and their celebrity culture. We need to bring back the purity of God's church.

[@christincommon5496]

Thank you for your post. I was a false convert in a seeker-friendly church for many years. By the grace of God (and IN SPITE OF) their teachings, I surrendered my life to the Lord and threw myself at His mercy (after basically running my life into a ditch). I actually felt new Life enter me and I have not been the same since. That was in 2009. I realized right away that I had not been converted and what I previously had was a false conversion. This was very sobering. I feel called to minister to the lost in the church-I believe there are far more than we realize-and I pray continually for God to do a mighty work in the hearts of those who have believed a lie. We must return to Jesus and true Christianity. Peace and blessing to you.

[@JohnSmith-zo6ir]

@@christincommon5496 I'm so glad you came to know the real Christ. I also came to know Christ outside and away from a church. I like to read the bible as it is written and get revelation of those scriptures as I live them out. I no longer go to a physical church because most have gone down the path of a greed and celebrity culture where participants worship the pastor and not Jesus and therefore leave themselves open to manipulation and brainwashing. I now just attend online bible study with expositional teachers of the Word and I stay away from gospel music sung by churches like the heretical Hillsong Church which is beset by sexual scandals (many of their pastors having affairs), covering up for paedophiles in the church staff, false teaching, greed and money focus and the list goes on. God bless you.

[@JohnSmith-zo6ir]

@Katrinap Yes, I agree. Thanks for your prayers.

[@shieldoffaith8798]

What a beautiful and encouraging testimony. Praise Yahweh :)) I hope more people can see that Jesus can set anyone free from any sin or temptation. I hope more of these stories of Jesus’s saving grace will be heard

[@marywesley6460]

So, so good...I hunger for conversations like this.

[@dianeftr1505]

Such a great discussion…..clarified such a lot in my mind …..thank you both 👍🙏💕

[@luzgomez3414]

Deseo escuchar otras entrevistas y conferencia de Rosaria, pero todas aparecen en inglés y esta la escuche con una traduccion poco exacta. Igualmente no hayo sus libros en español😢🥺

[@willjNZ]

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!

[@christopherwilson2762]

This is a gifted lighted journey through the catacombs of the human nature under evil assault, revealing its vain motives, bringing who will come from darkness to the glorious light of Truth in the person of Jesus Christ

[@Bienbendecida]

Rosaria is a gifted resource for the Body of Christ; but I wouldn't dare play Scrabble or BannanaGram with her!

[@jillianwalker22]

"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!

[@deborahcarter3453]

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.

[@jeffreywp]

I love this woman! Thanks for having Rosaria Butterfield on your show, Alisa.

[@robertdouglas8895]

Mark 12:30-31, “And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength; this is the first commandment… Jesus must have thought the heart was precious if it's a symbol of love.

[@richardpaggi9988]

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!!!!🙏❤️

[@claudiac7632]

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

[@SharpCats371]

Happy Easter ✝🕊🙏🧎‍♀️🧎‍♂️😊🕯✝

[@ronm1837]

When you look at the last words of Jesus.....and I mean his words to the 7 churches in revelation....to 3 of those churches he judged them for their support and acceptance of all kinds of sexual immorality....must of been very important to Jesus...god.s creative purpose in our male female roles and our use of his sexual purpose is not to be taken lightly....we will be judged accordingly and could loose the light on our lampstand.....forgive us o lord....

[@EBM1966]

Thank you so much for this conversation about sexuality! I recently had a conversation with my step-daughter and husband about homosexuality because they feel that my nephew is gay and needs to come out so he can be happy and “live who he is”. Sidebar: he hasn’t had much success with dating women and also has very feminine gestures. Both argue that people are born gay; that Jesus never confronted homosexuality (and naturally Jesus knew that this would be a HUGE controversy) so we should live and let-live. My step-daughter argued that the Bible, was made by men, that were most likely homophobic. For many years I thought the same way but I have been studying the Bible, apologetics and have read books on the subject (Nancy Percy’s Love Your Body) I have a truthful view on homosexuality. They just think that I have “coverted”’into a conservative Christian and I no longer have grace with homosexuals. How do you answer people that think that because Jesus never talked about it-we should not worry about it?

[@hhstark8663]

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.

[@EBM1966]

@@hhstark8663 thank you and blessings Mr. Stark. I always had a hard time with an appropriate answer.

[@tonyadieker4556]

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. *******..*

[@elijahdieker1209]

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.. *****.

[@sharonleary6711]

Jesus is part of the Godhead, so whatever God says about anything, Jesus says. Hope that helps ☺️.

[@robertcarlson6061]

What can I do when I have little to no trust in spiritual leadership/authority in my church and when I've been severely let down in the past. I've always had trust issues from childhood, especially, males! It's a long story! I'm almost 66, yikes!

[@CharlieKraken]

Human leaders can and do fail us, turn to God's word, and as such God Himself, for instruction before anything else. Christ is the ultimate spiritual leadership/authority and He is the one worthy of your trust. I am not assuming that you do not read your Bible or anything, but if you are feeling lost in terms of leadership, make sure that you are turning to Christ for authority in your life first and foremost. God bless you and I pray that you find such endeavors fruitful, and are also able to find sound in-person spiritual leadership, as that is important too of course.

[@robertcarlson6061]

@@CharlieKraken, Thanx, biblical advice in the Scriptures are always number one - for me Scripture reading is at least twice a day! But, I was referring to the boat analogy with holes in it, and I have a school of sharks circling around me. I'm still surviving after 42 years!

[@elisaboyd5779]

Would like to hear more about how to share with your gay son. Being blunt with a non family member is one thing, being that way with family is another. I don’t want to lose connection with my son. He knows what I believe because I was blunt before he got into a monogamous relation and “married “ his partner. Now being open and honest just builds walls :(

[@DunderMifflin_ThisisPam]

Do whatever you can to keep the walls down and the relationship strong. If you can find a way to love him and show him you care and want to build bridges, that will go a longer way in eventually bringing him to Christ than any condemnation of what he's doing. He knows. If you have to apologize and rewind some of what you've said, it's worth doing. I don't have a homosexual son but I do have grown kids who have had other major challenges. With love, that's just my opinion 💕🙂

[@judidevere3418]

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.

[@garbentan]

Thank you both. Excellent

[@BigTimeFaith]

Where is “freedom in Christ” mentioned in the Bible?

[@robertdouglas8895]

Rosaria is correct that sin is in the past so its not who you are, but rather just errors you look back at. But many do claim the identity for themselves when in their guilt they think what they have done in the past is who they are. With repentance, metanoia, people ask the help of God to correct their past ideas and when they do, they can also accept our God given identity as created in the likeness of God with the realization that we don't have the power to change God's creation but the guilty carnal mind will think we are our guilty selves rather than his holy sons God created us to be. In that sense we are all brothers rather than identify with our current social ideas we hold to be true about being bodies. I say brothers as we are spirit and that's the generic term used. John 3:6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

[@elisiaswart8759]

So well said- no beating around the bush🙏🏻thank you!

[@christinehuff3879]

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..."

[@DonieleEdwards]

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.

[@mchristr]

In an effort to be winsome and inoffensive, the Church oftentimes soft pedals sin and repentance. If heterosexual lust and fornication are to be forsaken, homosexual desires and actions are in the same category. The salve of the Gospel can be readily applied to broken lives. But we must first confess that we're broken.

[@donnaevans2005]

like her statement: Faithfulness is marked by obedience.

[@nikokapanen82]

That question what to do when you keep falling into sin and cannot stop it, as a person who has gone through it and in some areas still going through, i can say that there is no other solutions but to persevere and have patience and keep waiting on God to start a process of sanctification in you. No matter how often you fall, stand up, confess you fell into sin and keep asking and waiting on God to help you. It took 3 years of my life to get freedom from porn, 4 years in my life to finally get freed from alcohol, i know one girl, she was struggling with masturbation for 5 years with Satan constantly telling her that it is not even a sin, yet she kept asking for help from God and eventually she got ill for about a year and after that she was free from this sin. So there is no magic pill or vaccine to get rid of sin in a moment, only patience and perseverance and waiting on God, until the help comes.

[@ribs5274]

Sin is a life long battle. We are all sick after all and we are all in need healing.

[@texasoutlook60]

Yes, Alissa, when I listen to Rosaria I know to put my seat belt on because she challenges everytime!!! Thanks

[@amatthews8326]

I hope there are other men who have this same problem. My sexual desire can be insatiable at times.

[@mccaz3487]

This was so interesting and enlightening. I have never heard of Rosaria. Thank you. I feel stronger as a person and Christ follower.

[@karennolt3325]

One awesome program, Rosaria every thing she has written is worth the read.

[@jackmahkimetas8694]

In all honesty, I still don't get why human sexuality is such a big deal in some circles of Christianity. So long as it doesn't involve violence and coercion and it's engaged it responsibly, what's the big bugaboo?

[@GinKirk7256]

This is excellent on addressing quite a few significant troubling issues of our day! Thank you much, ladies! Encore!

[@NewCreationInChrist896]

Christians don’t be a passive lukewarm believer. Be the church be intentional in prayer to be a witness and act. Plant seeds to the strong believer and lukewarm believer. We’re to display our substance of faith in Christ. For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life. 1 Peter 3:15 👑 Matthew 28:19 Revelation 3:16

[@freedomthrufaith]

Whoa 🤯 you had me until the vaccine! Where does the Bible say we must take drugs from money machines

[@kenyaprofit]

Great information and insight on repentance! Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this discussion

[@jaquirox6579]

She’s my people! Man I wish she could disciple me! I think this is the first time I’ve ever seen an elder female that had speech patterns, and a personality type like mine! And that’s just…. sort of validating in a weird way. She is absolutely wonderful! In conclusion!… is she currently accepting disciplee applications??!! 😬😬🙏🏽♥️

[@rebekahguilder602]

I love Rosario too! I'm going to start reading her book.

[@jaquirox6579]

@@rebekahguilder602 Which book are you going to read first?

[@rebekahguilder602]

@@jaquirox6579 the gospel comes with a house key....I'm also a little terrified.

[@jaquirox6579]

@@rebekahguilder602 hahah why are u terrified sis??

[@rebekahguilder602]

@@jaquirox6579 cause like Alicia said, it's going to challenge me. 😬

[@willjNZ]

...and I've put my money where my mouth is, I ordered the three books Rosaria Butterfield recommended. Probably a lot cheaper for you folks in the US, but I had to order over the internet, just shy of $100 NZD. I couldn't get any of them at the local Christian Bookshop or any of their stores in New Zealand, unfortunately I wouldn't buy most of what they sell as Christian literature these days.

[@laladybluejeanbaby7193]

What a spitfire! Loved this one! Thank you!

[@grayintheuk8021]

There is an old book that says a thing. No originals, just copies of copies. Not eye witness accounts and don't claim to be. No one knows who wrote these documents that we no long have to originals of. The earliest is 50-70 years then 150 years which are fragments of copies of copies. Virtually nothing of any use to back up these claims in that book that says a thing. There is much work to do before all the sexuality nonsense is trotted out.

[@Ada-yj9ge]

Your hair Alisa😁 👌🔥

[@thecassandraeffectvsperilo6754]

You just tackled 20 solid things I deeply needed to hear, AND my Soul needed to hear!! Just the fact this popped up after I had a comment (from a post I made 1yr ago) calling me terrible for asking for prayers about my once thriving Christian best friend that has slid back into homosexuality, was Divinely inspired..I was tearing up through this entire video..I love my best friend of 30yrs and he went so far, along with myself, into being dedicated Christian's..but sadly at the end of 2018 he backslid into homosexuality..he moved in with his bf, cut ties with his Church (that he has been incredibly dedicated to for well over a decade), cut ties with basically anyone not supporting him in this choice..I'm the only person he hasn't..he knows where I truly stand, and since then I've been in the middle of an extreme tug-of-war over this..he abandoned everything he once stood firmly for, and now goes to his bf's Church (because it's a progressive Christian Church) and just associate's with his bf's family because they ALL keep telling him he's right AND God is fine with their relationship..this has ripped his family apart too..his grandfather was the preacher of his old Church and his whole family participated in it..but since they've only invited him to functions and not his bf he decided to immediately abandon them 🥺 I've had some monstrous hurdles to jump in my life but this is definitely one where I'm getting *constant* whiplash! I've never stated I approve of this, have NEVER invited his bf to my house, but have just had to continuesly pray..I love him dearly BUT I KNOW he's bringing on a world of pain to himself for ignoring what he doesn't want to adhere to..and he knows the lengths I've gone to to avoid the snare of sexual sin..I use to manage a porn store, was pansexual and had no problem going to gay bars, drag shows, no problem in indulging in drugs..God turned EVERYTHING around for me! And after a deeply Spiritual experience with God almost 10yrs ago, right as I was about to take my life, I TURNED FROM EVERYTHING!! In my moment of utter dispare God did something that was waaaaay beyond what any psychologist could explain..it went beyond the power of mankind! At that moment I broke off my sinful relationship and devoted myself to God, studying Theology, specifically Biblical Eschatology, and religious studies..I changed everything, giving up drugs, even caffeine, TV, and turned from my social butterfly life, all to put space between me and the world..he saw this first hand and KNOWS what I've gone through, the EXTREMELY hard choices I had to make..even just burning my handmade native American objects (I'm Cherokee) was soooooo tough BUT my friend gave me strength and encouragement..and BECAUSE we were once a part of a HUGE gay scene, we gave each other strength in taking a stand! He preached to his gay friends for a decade about how God can change you, even when it comes to homosexuality..so much work was put into that message..and now BECAUSE HE FOLDED all our gay friends point to him and say "see, it's impossible not to turn from homosexuality and God accepts us exactly the way we are" 🥺😔 it would have been better for him never to condemn it and preach to his friend's it was wrong, because now he's the fodder they use for their argument that God knows they CAN'T change 😩 it just breaks my heart to pieces *EVERY SINGLE DAY!* This is such a burden to me, and the guidelines of what I should follow..this torments me BUT I don't want to do too little *OR* do too much..I'm walking on a tightrope here..I just need prayers of strength and prayers for my friend Ian..who I'd die for without a second thought..I've even cleared out my house numerous times so he'd have a roof over his head when he didn't have one..we've been through thick and thin, AND I KNOW that's why he won't ask if I'm accepting of his relationship or his bf..he doesn't want to lose me AND I DON'T want to lose him..but the agony inside me over his eternity IS a life or death situation for him..how can I, 1 person, hold my ground against the army of people encouraging him as opposed to JUST me..the only person in his life that WON'T embrace it?? Okay NOW I'm REALLY crying right now..he knows the Bible..there is no lesson I could teach him that would turn this around..he is most definitely not ignorant of God's Word..and yet I have no idea what this Methodist Church is teaching to try and keep him convinced he's right to do this and everyone who doesn't agree is wrong 🤷 the only argument I can think of is you citing the twisted teaching of Paul and that homosexuality doesn't apply to him since he's in a dedicated relationship..other than that, I just don't know..and if I thought I could bite my tongue I would go to his Church and see..but I just don't know what else to do..I've waited patiently for him to come to his senses for 3yrs now..and I'm still waiting..I just would GREATLY appreciate prayers and ANY further guidance on this issue..and God bless you if you made it this far in reading this 😂 I didn't mean to write a book but it just all came pouring out..I will be watching this video a couple of times over..it does help strengthen me 💜 this was a FANTASTIC teaching!! And like I said before, divinely inspired at the crossroads I'm at..I'm so incredibly happy I found your channel AND your guest was phenomenal..her words give me strength 💜 *God bless and keep you Sis* 💜 And God bless *ALL* my Brother's and Sister's out there reading this 💜

[@jseehowitsbeen3177]

Praying for God to guide you and give you clarity on what you should do in regards to your friend, and that He would give you the strength to be obedient in what He asks you to do.

[@christincommon5496]

Thank you for sharing your story. Please see 1 Cor 5:9-12 for guidance on what to do about your situation. It is difficult but we must be wise and respond in accordance with the Wisdom of God and seek His will at all times. Bless you.

[@indiascarlett]

You are definitely not alone in this. I have a friend who is Christian but can't let go of homosexuality as her identity and I just don't know what to do. I truly believe she's saved, it's just this one thing she ignores because it's too painful for her. Praying for you and your friend! God bless you

[@thecassandraeffectvsperilo6754]

@@jseehowitsbeen3177 I GREATLY appreciate that! 🤗 God bless you and yours 💜

[@thecassandraeffectvsperilo6754]

@@christincommon5496 I really appreciate your support and guidance 💜 God bless you and yours 💜🤗💜

[@rocketscientisttoo]

As usual, a deep conversation that pulls back the curtain on Oz (follow the yellow brick road), and reveals how misplaced our trust, in anything centered in this world, is.

[@dublinfitzpatrick7838]

Please pray for me, thank you, need god👍❤️ & thank you.

[@ericbaylor4039]

This episode was a blessing to me. I encourage you to listen to this and then listen again. Shalom

[@LoriLev1107]

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!

[@NeedSomeNuance]

Name a perceivable difference between conscience and the Holy Spirit. I’ll wait.

[@christinafeather5953]

So good. Love her brave and compassionate way she communicates the truth of the Gospel.