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The Spirit of Liberalism: A Spiritual Disorder

Delve into the spiritual implications of liberalism, examining its irreverence towards God and rejection of divine authority. Understand the importance of following God's word and avoiding the pitfalls of liberal interpretations. Discover the tools and manifestations of liberalism among God's people and within Christian communities. Explore the consequences of deviating from God's established patterns and teachings.

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The Spirit of Liberalism: A Spiritual Disorder

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  1. LIBERALISM… A Spiritual Disorder Original lesson by Joe Price – Renamed and Revised by Glendol McClure

  2. The Spirit of Liberalism • God Is Superior In Majesty - Rom. 11:33 • Man does not counsel God • Isaiah 40:13; 1 Corinthians 2:9-16 • Man must reverence God • Psalms 111:9 • God works His will - Daniel 4:35 • Compels man to repent • Daniel 4:26-27 Liberalism Is A Spiritual Disorder

  3. The Spirit of Liberalism • Irreverent toward God • Psa. 33:8; 89:7; 73:11; 2 Peter 3:3 • Presumptuous toward the authority of God • Deut. 18:20; 2 Peter 2:10 • Indifferent toward the word of God -Zeph. 1:12 Liberalism Is A Spiritual Disorder

  4. Liberal: What is it? • “not literal or strict: LOOSE, BROAD-MINDED; especially: not bound by authoritarianism, orthodoxy, or traditional forms” - Merriam-Webster Online Dict. • “not bound by traditional ways or beliefs”- Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus • Liberalism is not restrained by Bible traditions -Jeremiah 6:16; 2 John 9-11 2 Thessalonians 2:15 Liberalism Is A Spiritual Disorder

  5. Bible Patterns are God’s Patterns, not man’s • Deuteronomy 4:1-2; 12:32 • Proverbs 30:5-6 • Revelation 22:18-19 • Hebrews 8:5 • 2 Timothy 1:13 • Hebrews 2:1-4 Liberalism Is A Spiritual Disorder

  6. 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) Liberalism Is A Spiritual Disorder

  7. Joshua 1:5-9 “5There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. 6Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them. 7 Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayestobserve to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest.8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with theewhithersoever thou goest” Liberalism Is A Spiritual Disorder

  8. Liberalism is at Work Among God’s People - Isaiah 30:8-14 • Liberalism refuses to hear the law of the Lord - 30:9, 1 (Jeremiah 44:16) • Liberalism rejects appeals to follow God’s path - 30:10, 11 • Liberalism despises the word of God - 30:12 Liberalism Is A Spiritual Disorder

  9. Liberalism at Work Among God’s People -Isaiah 30:8-14 • Liberalism is sinful - 30:13 • Liberalism brings judgment upon God’s people - 30:13-14 • Liberalism is rebellion - 30:8-9 Liberalism Is A Spiritual Disorder

  10. Liberalism is Heard Among Christians -Isaiah 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”! • “There is no love there!” Liberalism Is A Spiritual Disorder

  11. Tools Of Liberalism Liberalism Is A Spiritual Disorder

  12. A Focus On the Physical Tools of Liberalism • The Devils wiles - Ephesians 6:10-16 • Love of the World - 1 John 2:15-17 • Lust of the flesh • Lust of the eyes • Pride of life • Used from the beginning! • Genesis 3:1-6; John 8:44 • Used to temp Jesus! • Matthew 4:1-11 Liberalism Is A Spiritual Disorder

  13. Liberalism: “It’s no big deal” • When we do not speak as the oracles of God -1 Peter 4:11 • When we do not do all things in the name of the Lord - Colossians 3:17 • When the perfect law of liberty is not applied • James 1:21-25 Liberalism Is A Spiritual Disorder

  14. “It’s no big deal” • Instrumental music in worship • Local church providing social activities -1 Corinthians 11:22, 34 • Have fellowship with false doctrine & those who teach it - 2 John 9-11 • Put away without the cause of fornication and remarriage - Matthew19:6, 9 Liberalism Is A Spiritual Disorder

  15. “It’s no big deal” • To support human organizations from the Lord’s treasury! • Where is the scripture or pattern? • Hebrews 7:14 • To have a church kitchen & “fellowship hall”! • 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 • To have a “bus ministry”! • “Chariot ministry??” – Acts 8:28-38 Liberalism Is A Spiritual Disorder

  16. “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? Liberalism Is A Spiritual Disorder

  17. 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 Liberalism Is A Spiritual Disorder

  18. “It’s no big deal” “Hooping for the Lord” Registration Form! Liberalism Is A Spiritual Disorder

  19. “It’s no big deal” “Hooping for the Lord” Flyer! Liberalism Is A Spiritual Disorder

  20. “It’s no big deal” • To have… • A chili cook-off • An annual pie contest • An annual salsa contest • Where is the scriptural pattern? • Is this what Christ died for? Liberalism Is A Spiritual Disorder

  21. “It’s no big deal” Scripture? Jer. 23:29 Lev. 10:1-2 Mk. 9:43, 45 Liberalism Is A Spiritual Disorder

  22. “It’s no big deal” Scripture? Liberalism Is A Spiritual Disorder

  23. “It’s no big deal” “Taco & Salsa Sunday?” Scripture? Liberalism Is A Spiritual Disorder

  24. “It’s no big deal” • Saved without water baptism • Mark 16:16 • Little “white” lies - Ephesians 4:25 • Revelation 21:8 • Immodest dress - 1 Timothy 2:9, 10 • Habitually failing to assemble with the saints - Hebrews 10:25 Liberalism Is A Spiritual Disorder

  25. Liberalism Minimizes… • Sin - 1 John 3:4; James 4:17 • Obedience - Matthew 7:21 • Word of God -1 Peter 4:11 Liberalism Is A Spiritual Disorder

  26. Liberalism Maximizes… • Self - Judges 21:25 • Feelings -1 Kings 12:33 • Rationalization • 1 Samuel 15:13-15 Liberalism Is A Spiritual Disorder

  27. Liberalism does not Tremble before God - Psalms 99:1-3 • In awe for His majesty • In reverence of His word • In recognition of His rule • In worship of His holiness • Psalms 2:10-12 • Although His voice shakes heaven & earth - Hebrews 12:26 Liberalism Is A Spiritual Disorder

  28. 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 Liberalism Is A Spiritual Disorder

  29. It is a “big deal” to God! • God looks on the one who trembles at His word - Isaiah 66:1-2 • Liberalism does not tremble before God! Liberalism Is A Spiritual Disorder

  30. Liberalism Despises The Spirit of God’s Grace! Liberalism Is A Spiritual Disorder! Hebrews 10:26-31 Liberalism Is A Spiritual Disorder

  31. Hebrews 10:26-31 “26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, 27 But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. 28 He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: 29 Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace? 30 For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people. 31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God” Liberalism Is A Spiritual Disorder

  32. “…what shalI we do?”Acts 2:37 • An alien sinner must… • Hear the Gospel – Romans 10:17 • Believe – John 8:34 • Repent – Acts 17:30 • Confess Christ – Matthew 10:34 • Be Baptized – Acts 2:38 • An erring Child of God must… • Repent and Pray – Acts 8:22 • Live “faithful unto death” • Revelation 2:10 Liberalism Is A Spiritual Disorder

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