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The Clear & Present Dangers of Liberalism

This article explores the dangers of liberalism in religious contexts, focusing on how it can lead to compromising core beliefs and straying from biblical teachings. It highlights examples of liberal thinking in denominationalism and within churches of Christ, urging readers to examine themselves and stay grounded in the truth.

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The Clear & Present Dangers of Liberalism

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  1. Liberalism Good In Some Things • 2 Corinthians 8:2 NKJV 2 that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded in the riches of their liberality.

  2. THE CLEAR & PRESENT DANGERS OF LIBERALISM Liberalism- “Not limited to or by established, traditional, orthodox, or authoritarian attitudes, views, or dogmas; free from bigotry. b.Favoring proposals for reform, open to new ideas for progress, and tolerant of the ideas and behavior of others; broad-minded.”

  3. Terms We Hear That Indicate Liberalism • Going Beyond What Is Written- • “We do not have to have authority for everything” • “We do many things for which we do not have authority” • Adding (Not Aiding) Not Walking By Faith – 2 Corinthians 5:7; Romans 10:17 • Zeal For Numerical Growth & Longing For Religious Relevance- • Religious Results & Pride of Life, Strong Motivators • Resort to Control / Coercion • Matthew 23:15

  4. Bible Admonitions Not To Take Liberty In Handling God’s Word • Cain’s deviation from God’s instruction – Genesis 4 • Nadab & Abihu substituting fire in offering incense – Leviticus 10 • Joshua 1:7,8 “do according to all that is written” • Deuteronomy 5:32,33 “not turn aside to the right hand or to the left” • Matthew 5:18 “not one jot or one title” • Matthew 4:4 “every word that proceeds from the mouth of God”

  5. Bible Admonitions Not To Take Liberty In Handling God’s Word • Jesus gives us the example – Matthew 4:4-10 “It is written” • Book, Chapter & Verse For All We Do & Say- 1 Peter 4:11 • 3 John 9 “Transgresses” – “to progress, go onward, run on ahead...all of which is condemned.” • Some say it was ultra conservative thought that could not let go of old way -to Gentile converts it was liberalism to add requirements which Lord had not.

  6. DANGERS OF LIBERAL THINKING • Promotes Emotion Over Reason • Favors End Justifies the Means – results driven mentality • Treats Certain Issues as Minor To Keep Fellowship With Some – Compromise on major issues • Begin To Regard Those Who Are Not Always Changing As Loess Than Acceptable – Second Class Christians • Become Habitually Given to Constant Change • Revised Hermeneutic – dismiss examples/inferences • Out Of Balance Preaching – popular/favorable themes

  7. EXAMPLES OF LIBERALISM IN DENOMINATIONALISM • Sprinkling for baptism • Lord’s Supper on days other than Sunday & frequencies other than weekly • Women leaders in churches • Taking up collections on days other than Sunday and in ways other than freewill contributions

  8. LIBERALISM IN CHURCHES OF CHRIST TODAY • Women giving testimonies, singing solos • Singing with instruments & or hand clapping • Lord’s Supper turned into a meal or made an extension of social meal • Use of dramatic presentations • Elders of one church overseeing another • Recreational functions, secular education, health care, etc. • Fellowship of denominations • Baby dedication services • Church celebrations of holidays

  9. EXAMINE OURSELVES • 3 John 3,4 “walk in the truth” • 2 Corinthians 13:5 “whether you are in the faith” • Jude 3 “contend earnestly for faith” • Jeremiah 6:16 “ask for the old paths” • 1 John 2:24 “abide in the Son and in the Father”

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