In a topic-driven, well-organized, and
well-substantiated paragraph, SUMMARIZE Butterfield’s argument—her “they
say”—in the second half of chapter five in Openness Unhindered.
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In the second part of chapter 5 Butterfield asks the question, “Is sexual sin a moral problem or a physical problem?” Butterfield then goes on to use an example from the bible. Disciples are wondering why a man would be born blind, who sinned to make this happen? Jesus goes on to explain that it was no sin but only God’s work that made him blind. Jesus then gave the man his sight back. This issue goes on to explain the difference between moral and natural ways. Just like this blindness, which was caused by natural ways, not moral sexuality can be categorized by moral and natural ways. Being born with both male and female reproductive parts can be naturally occurring, but homosexuality is a moral concern. Another topic covered in this chapter is original sin. Sin is sin no matter what, this does not make people having heterosexual sin any less guilty than those having homosexual problems. If you were to repent this homosexual temptation through identity in Christ it will prove himself being poured into you day in and day out.
ReplyDeleteThe second half of Chapter two is written on the subject of Biblical marriage and self-identification. Butterfield states that the book of Genesis clearly lays out how marriage should be, according to God. The Bible says that man should leave his house and mirror the relationship Christ has with the church in his own marriage. Marriage is designed by God to glorify him. Butterfield makes the point that marriage is not just for sex or to have a lifelong companionship, but rather to glorify God. It serves as a way to open our eyes to the glorious time we’ll have in eternity with Christ. Butterfield also reminisces her early days when she struggled with her relationship with the Lord. She tells of a time when she needed positive encouragement that she attained from a dear friend. The moment was very pleasant and calming for Rosaria Butterfield. We get a friendly reminder of how we should not seek out and convict others of their own sin, but to stay focused on our own lives instead.
ReplyDeleteThe second half of Chapter 5 in Openness Unhindered is about how God verifies marriage. On page 128, Butterfield tells us from the words of The Westminster Confession of Faith, "Marriage was ordained for the mutual help of husband and wife; for the increase of mankind with a legitimate issue, and of the church with a holy seed; and for the preventing of uncleanness." It is also often repeated that "Marriage is through God's design." Butterfield also explains that "God designs marriage for his glory and for his reflection on earth." Throughout the chapter, Butterfield also talks about how people must be "cut out" for marriage. She tells us that it is okay if you are not cut out for marriage because God needs single people to help with ministry.
ReplyDeletethe second part of the chapter is mainly about how marriage is meant to be man and woman in the bible, but yet we still do homosexual acts. it talks about relationships between man and man and women on women. talks about how we know its a sin but yet we continue to do gay sins. then it talks about how God made adam and eve and meant for them to reproduce with each other. she takes the verse out of the bible that goes like this. "be fruitiful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; and rule over it..."
ReplyDeleteThe second half of chapter five, Butterfield talks mainly about Biblical marriage. She reads a few Bible verses on how marriage should be. One of the verses it says that a man should leave his home, to marry his wife, and that this marriage is design by God for his glory and for his reflection on earth. The rest of the chapter is about self-identification and finding refuge in God. While Butterfield is talking about those things she is also referring back to Psalm 139. She explains how God knows us and understands us, and if we sin, but still try to make our home with him, he will guide us safely.
ReplyDeleteWe all listen to what others say about sexual identity but what does the Bible say? The first two chapters of the Bible lay out God’s definition of sexuality. “The Bible declares that Eve was suitable for Adam (Gen. 2:18), that it is God who makes marriage (Matt. 19:6). God designed marriage with the intention of procreation, reflection, and anticipation. A Christian matrimony also shows something of God’s nature. When we do otherwise as what God tells us to do, we are sinning. “Our identity is in finding refuge in God. Nothing more.” God is omniscient, he rules everything, even hell itself. So when our sexual desires makes us feel overwhelmed, God says that if we make him number one, he will guide and keep us safe, because darkness does not disable God. No sin is too great for God to handle.
ReplyDeleteThe second half of Chapter 5 is written about the marriage and self-identification. In the second half of chapter 5 it talks about how marriage is only to be for women and men like the bible says. But yet our generation still does homosexual things. On page 128’ Butterfield states; "Marriage was ordained for the mutual help of husband and wife; for the increase of mankind with a legitimate issue, and of the church with a holy seed; and for the preventing of uncleanness." Which means marriage is only for man and wife because only man and wife can reproduce. Then Butterfield shares information from a verse from (Genesis 2:23-24) that I think sums it all up. “This is now bone of my bone, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called women, because she was taken out of man”. You can’t hide behind your sexual identity forever. Butterfield is the best example she loves being with women, but she is a Christian and she realizes that you have to follow god and make him the number 1. If you make him the one and only, he will handle all of your sins for you.
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Openness Unhindered ”Gay?”: So what?
Mrs. Butterfield has used some very wise people to assist in her argument that Homosexuality is indeed a sin. She utilized a quote from Richard Baxter and theologian Jonathan Edwards. She also used some Chapters in the Psalms to further her position against Homosexuality and how to deal with it. She deals with it not in hate and the famous bullhorn and fire speech screaming “Y’all are going to hell!” No she instead says to deal with it in love.
Roger Tinsley Ch. 5 part 2 summary
ReplyDeleteIn part 2 Mrs. Butterfield said, "Is sexual sin a Moral problem of a physical problem." She uses a lot of examples from the bible. also that anyone who resists sexual lust throught faith in Christ is a testimony of Christian faith and God's sanctifying grace poured in this believer. How the first two chapters of the bible lay out God's defintion of sexuality. How our identity is in finding refuge in God and nothing more and Psalm 139 states this. Finally our tendency is to find others who sin like we do.
In the 2nd half of the chapter "self representation" Butterfield gives the biblical definition of marriage, she tells that it is a moral issue of sin and that we need to ask God to search us, to "make our home in him so he will guide us safely. Rosaria goes to the bible to show us that God defines marriage between a man and a woman, that the two will become "one flesh". Homosexual marriage cannot achieve this. Even though one can receive a marriage license today, does not mean that it is a marriage in the eyes of God. The author wants us to call on God to search us and recognize any sinful desires we have so God can help us deal with them.
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