Chapter 5 - Naked

I didn't get a post from Rubena yet, but Larry had some fun thoughts to share on the chapter.

1. It’s not about getting naked.
   
2. Job 1:21 Naked I came into this world and naked shall I depart.
   
3. It is about recognizing our “transparency” in God’s eyes. Naked is a metaphor.
   
4. Mark Twain wrote, “Clothes make the man, naked people have little influence on society.” He was rephrasing an old adage about dressing appropriately.
   
5. The creation account, which Miller believes was written by Moses (although Moses could not have been an eye witness and so we believe the writer was inspired by The Creator God) can be read metaphorically. Humans were created, they lived in “transparent” relationship with the Creator. Humans chose to disobey their creator and the result was “sin.” Humans try to hide in the bushes and behind sanctimonious garments. God easily sees through us. 
   
6. We now live in tension between God’s grace and God’s judgment. We spend our entire lives trying to “recreate the Paradise Garden.” We finally admit failure and open ourselves to God’s forgiveness provided in Christ’s sacrifice.
7. Soon we will come “transparently” before our Creator. (Although he promises us new bodies and robes once we get there!)