Liberalism:Liberalism:

A spiritual disorder!A spiritual disorder!

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

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Man Stands before Man Stands before GodGod• 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

• 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 LiberalismSpirit 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

• 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 Liberal: What is it?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

• “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 Bible Patterns are God’s PatternsGod’s Patterns

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

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

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Commanded to Obey God’s Word, Joshua 1:5-9

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…” (1:8)

• “…prosperous…God is with you…” (1:8-9)

• “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…” (1:8)

• “…prosperous…God is with you…” (1:8-9)

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Liberalism at Work Among God’s People, Isa. 30:8-14

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

• 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 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

•Liberalism is sinful – 30:13•Liberalism brings judgment

upon God’s people ––30:13-14

•Liberalism is rebellion ––30:8

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Liberalism Heard Among Christians - Isa. 30:8-14

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!

• 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!

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Tools Of Tools Of LiberalismLiberalism

Tools of LiberalismTools of Liberalism• The Devils wiles - The Devils wiles - Eph. 6:10-16Eph. 6:10-16• Love of the World - Love of the World - 1 Jn. 2:14-171 Jn. 2:14-17

– Lust of the fleshLust of the flesh– Lust of the eyesLust of the eyes– Pride of lifePride of life

• Used from the beginning!Used from the beginning!– Gen. 3:1-6; Jn. 8:44Gen. 3:1-6; Jn. 8:44

• Used to temp Jesus!Used to temp Jesus!– Matt. 4:1-11Matt. 4:1-11

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Liberalism: “It’s no big deal”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

• 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”“It’s no big deal”• Instrumental music in worshipInstrumental music in worship• Local church providing social Local church providing social

activities -activities -1 Cor. 11:22, 341 Cor. 11:22, 34• Fellowship with false Fellowship with false

doctrine & those who doctrine & those who teach it - teach it - 2 Jno. 9-112 Jno. 9-11

• Putting away Putting away withoutwithout the the cause of fornication and cause of fornication and remarriage - remarriage - Matt. 19:6, 9Matt. 19:6, 9

• Instrumental music in worshipInstrumental music in worship• Local church providing social Local church providing social

activities -activities -1 Cor. 11:22, 341 Cor. 11:22, 34• Fellowship with false Fellowship with false

doctrine & those who doctrine & those who teach it - teach it - 2 Jno. 9-112 Jno. 9-11

• Putting away Putting away withoutwithout the the cause of fornication and cause of fornication and remarriage - remarriage - Matt. 19:6, 9Matt. 19:6, 9

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“It’s no big deal”• To support human To support human

organizations from the Lord’s organizations from the Lord’s treasury! treasury! – Where is the scriptural or pattern?Where is the scriptural or pattern?

• Hebrews 7:14Hebrews 7:14

• To have a church kitchen & To have a church kitchen & ““fellowship hallfellowship hall””!!– 1 Cor. 11:17-341 Cor. 11:17-34

• To have a To have a ““bus ministrybus ministry””!!– ““Chariot ministry??” – Acts 8:28-38Chariot ministry??” – Acts 8:28-38

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“It’s no big deal”• To have a To have a ““Hooping For Hooping For

The LordThe Lord”” basketball basketball tournament!tournament!– Where is the scriptural Where is the scriptural

pattern?pattern?– Is this what Christ died for?Is this what Christ died for?

• Heb. 10:26-31Heb. 10:26-31

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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 3rdBible Study- 9:45amWorship Service- 11:00am Basketball Competition- 3pm

Monday, July 4thBBQ begins at 11amPlayoff/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 fruitvaleslim@aim.com

 Click here for registration form.

 Click here for flyer. Feel free to print and distribute.

 Thank YouMeron MisgunWest Oakland Church of Christmmisgun@yahoo.com

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““It’s no big deal”It’s no big deal”““Hooping for the Lord” Hooping for the Lord” Registration Form!Registration Form!

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““It’s no big deal”It’s no big deal”““Hooping for the Lord” Hooping for the Lord” Flyer!Flyer!

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“It’s no big deal”“It’s no big deal”

• Saved without water baptism- Mk. 16:16

• Little “white” lies - Eph. 4:25– Rev. 21:8

• Immodest dress - 1 Tim. 2:9• Habitually fail to assemble

with the saints - Heb. 10:25

• Saved without water baptism- Mk. 16:16

• Little “white” lies - Eph. 4:25– Rev. 21:8

• Immodest dress - 1 Tim. 2:9• Habitually fail to assemble

with the saints - Heb. 10:25

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Liberalism Minimizes…Liberalism Minimizes…•Sin - 1 Jno. 3:4; Jas. 4:17

•Obedience - Matt. 7:21•Word of God -1 Pet. 4:11

•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…Liberalism Maximizes…

•Self - Judges 21:25•Feelings -1 Kgs. 12:33•Rationalization - 1 Sam. 15:13-15

•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

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)

• 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!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

“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!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!

•God looks on the one who trembles at His word - Isa. 66:1-2

•Liberalism does not tremble before God!

It despises the Spirit of Grace!

•Liberalism is a spiritual disorder!–Heb. 10:26-31