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… BROADMINDED; 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
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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)
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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
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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!
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Tools Of Liberalism
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Tools of Liberalism
• The Devils wiles - Eph. 6:10-16
• Love of the World - 1 Jn. 2:14-17
– Lust of the flesh
– Lust of the eyes
– Pride of life
• 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
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“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
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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 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 fruitvaleslim@aim.com
Click here for registration form.
Click here for flyer. Feel free to print and distribute.
Thank You
Meron Misgun
West Oakland Church of Christ
mmisgun@yahoo.com
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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 baptismMk. 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…
•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 holinessPsa. 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