Liberalism:

A spiritual disorder!

Original lesson by Joe Price – Renamed and Revised by Glendol McClure

Man Stands before God

• Superlative majesty -

Rom. 11:33

– Man does not counsel God • Isa. 40:13; Jer. 23:18; 1 Cor. 2:16 – Man must reverence God • Psa. 111:9 – God works His will -

Dan. 4:35

– Compels man to repent -

Dan. 4:26-27

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Spirit of Liberalism

• Irreverent toward God -

Psa. 33:8; 89:7; 73:11; 2 Pet. 3:3

• Presumptuous toward

the authority of God -

Deut. 18:20; 2 Pet. 2:10

• Indifferent toward the

word of God -

Zeph. 1:12

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Liberal: What is it?

• “not literal or strict: LOOSE… BROAD-

MINDED; especially: not bound by authoritarianism, orthodoxy, or traditional forms”

(M. Webster Online Dictionary)

• “not bound by traditional

ways or beliefs”

(M W O Thesaurus)

• Liberalism is not restrained

by Bible traditions Jer. 6:16; 2 Ths. 2:15; 2 John 9-11

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Bible Patterns are God’s Patterns

• Deuteronomy 4:1-2; 12:32 • Proverbs 30:5-6 • Revelation 22:18-19 • Hebrews 8:5 • 2 Timothy 1:13 5

Commanded to Obey God’s Word,

Joshua 1:5-9

• “Observe to do according to

all the law…” (1:7)

• “Do not turn from it…”

(1:7)

• “Meditate in it day and

night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written…” with you…” (1:8-9) (1:8)

• “…prosperous…God is 6

Liberalism at Work Among God’s People,

Isa. 30:8-14

• Liberalism refuses to hear the law of

the Lord -

30:9, 1 (Jer. 44:16)

• Liberalism rejects appeals

to follow God’s path -

30:10-11

• Liberalism despises the

word of God -

30:12

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Liberalism at Work Among God’s People -

Isa. 30:8-14

• Liberalism is sinful –

30:13

• Liberalism brings judgment

upon God’s people –

– 30:13-14 • Liberalism is rebellion – – 30:8 8

Liberalism Heard Among Christians -

Isa. 30:8-14

• Sermons on Bible authority are

too dry and boring!

• The church needs a “new

direction”!

• The preaching makes me

feel beaten down not “uplifted”!

• The is no love there! 9

Tools Of Liberalism

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Tools of Liberalism

• The Devils wiles -

Eph. 6:10-16

• Love of the World - – Lust of the flesh – Lust of the eyes – Pride of life

1 Jn. 2:14-17

• Used from the beginning! – Gen. 3:1-6; Jn. 8:44 • Used to temp Jesus! – Matt. 4:1-11

Liberalism: “It’s no big deal”

• When we do not speak as the

oracles of God -

1 Pet. 4:11

• When we do not do all

things in the name of the Lord -

Col. 3:17

• When the perfect law of

liberty is not applied -

Jas. 1:21-25

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“It’s no big deal”

• Instrumental music in worship • Local church providing social

activities -

1 Cor. 11:22, 34

• Fellowship with false

doctrine & those who teach it -

2 Jno. 9-11

• Putting away without the

cause of fornication and remarriage -

Matt. 19:6, 9

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“It’s no big deal”

• To support human organizations

from the Lord’s treasury!

– Where is the scriptural or pattern? • Hebrews 7:14 • To have a church kitchen &

“fellowship hall” !

– 1 Cor. 11:17-34 • To have a

“bus ministry” !

– “Chariot ministry??” – Acts 8:28-38 14

“It’s no big deal”

• To have a “Hooping For The

Lord” basketball tournament!

– Where is the scriptural pattern? – Is this what Christ died for? • Heb. 10:26-31 15

Hello Everyone, The West Oakland Church of Christ is pleased to host the first annual 3 on 3 basketball tournament . This exciting tournament set to take place on Sunday, July 3rd and Monday, July 4th. We are excited for the opportunity to host such a tournament and we hope that you can participate.

Sunday, July 3rd Bible Study- 9:45am Worship Service- 11:00am Basketball Competition- 3pm Monday, July 4th BBQ begins at 11am Playoff/Championship Games- 1pm The purpose of the basketball tournament is not only an opportunity to play a game we all love but also for us to fellowship with our fellow brothers and sisters in the body. It will also support West Oakland Young Scholar Ministry. For more information regarding the rules and regulations of the basketball tournament please refer to the flyer and registration form . If you have further questions please contact Carlos Jackson at 510-472-7140 or [email protected]

Click here for registration form.

Click here for flyer.

Feel free to print and distribute. Thank You Meron Misgun West Oakland Church of Christ [email protected]

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“It’s no big deal”

“Hooping for the Lord” Registration Form!

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“It’s no big deal”

“Hooping for the Lord” Flyer!

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“It’s no big deal”

• Saved without water baptism-

Mk. 16:16

• Little “white” lies - – Rev. 21:8

Eph. 4:25

• Immodest dress -

1 Tim. 2:9

• Habitually fail to assemble

with the saints -

Heb. 10:25

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Liberalism Minimizes…

•Sin -

1 Jno. 3:4; Jas. 4:17

•Obedience -

Matt. 7:21

•Word of God -

1 Pet. 4:11

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Liberalism Maximizes…

•Self -

Judges 21:25

•Feelings -

1 Kgs. 12:33

•Rationalization -

1 Sam. 15:13-15

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Liberalism does not Tremble before God -

Psa. 99:1-3

• In awe for His majesty • In reverence of His word • In recognition of His rule • In worship of His holiness-

Psa. 2:10-12

• Although His voice shakes

heaven & earth

(Heb. 12:26)

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Liberalism Gets Upset Over Sermons Like This!

“Who say to the seers, ‘Do not see,’ and to the prophets, ‘Do not prophesy to us right things; Speak to us smooth things, prophesy

deceits’.” -

Isaiah 30:10

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It is a “big deal” to God!

•God looks on the one

who trembles at His word -

Isa. 66:1-2

•Liberalism does not

tremble before God!

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It despises the Spirit of Grace!

•Liberalism is a

spiritual disorder!

–Heb. 10:26-31